Focused Robbie Fowler looks to lead ambitious Al-Qadsiah to a brighter future
Steven Gerrard is not the only former Liverpool legend making a splash as a coach in Saudi Arabia’s exciting new football world.
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The King and I: Saudi minister shares selfie with US basketball star LeBron James
Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Culture and Gov. of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud on Wednesday posted a selfie group photo on Instagram with US basketball star LeBron James, captioning the shot, “good times.”
NEOM Beach Games returns to host international athletes
Beach Games will host Super League Triathlon NEOM, NEOM Beach Soccer Cup, NEOM FIBA 3x3 Challenger 2023, NEOM Titan Desert Saudi Arabia, and NEOM IFSC Masters.
Jeddah hosts FIFA Club World Cup 2023 draw
Jeddah hosted the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 draw on Tuesday, with the tournament emblem being unveiled during a live broadcast on FIFA’s digital platforms and Saudi sports channels.
'Ultimate professional' Mo Salah not affected by Saudi transfer talk - Andy Robertson
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson insists the players have no concerns about "ultimate professional" Mohamed Salah's immediate future as speculation of a potential world-record bid from Saudi Arabia continues.
Liverpool turn down £150m offer for Mohamed Salah from Al-Ittihad
Liverpool have rejected a £150million offer for Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
Magic Mitrovic gives Hilal stunning Classico comeback win over Ittihad
The facts say that Al-Hilal won 4-3 at Al-Ittihad on Friday but there was a great deal more to this seven-goal thriller. With two thirds of the Classico gone, Al-Ittihad were cruising, 3-1 to the good and heading for a fifth win out of five this season but then, incredibly, the defending champions who not conceded a single goal in the first 360 minutes of Roshn Saudi League football, conceded three in the space of ten second half minutes as Aleksandar Mitrovic grabbed a hat-trick, the headlines and three points for the Riyadh giants. It was a stunning comeback and result.
Ronaldo’s traditional Ardah dance praised by Saudi fans
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo endeared himself further to his Saudi fans on Tuesday as he celebrated scoring by performing the Ardah, one of Saudi Arabia’s most recognizable traditional dances. The Al-Nassr captain had a good night in front of goal, scoring two despite having a goal disallowed. When he slotted home the team’s second, the Portuguese international turned to the home supporters and with a hand held high, performed his version of the Ardah. The dance is one of the Kingdom’s foremost performance traditions, and in 2015 was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. It’s performed on special occasions including official visits by world leaders, national holidays, and cultural festivals. “Since his first day in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano’s statements contain love, respect and appreciation for Saudi Arabia and for the great project that we are pursuing, and today he celebrates with Ardah,” one user said on social media. Another posted: “The best player in the world doesn’t just score goals, he is also exporting Saudi culture to the world.” In the Ardah, performances start with a chant that was once used to rouse warriors facing an enemy. And in that spirit the global superstar was looking to lead his team to victory after a disastrous start to the season, losing to Steven Gerrard-led Al-Ettifaq, and Al-Taawoun. And that was exactly what he did. Ronaldo’s two penalties lifted Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al-Shabbab at Al-Awwal Park in the Saudi capital. Shabab was without doubt Nassr’s toughest challenge yet of the new season, but the home team looked comfortable throughout. Ronaldo also selflessly stepped aside to allow Abdulrahman Ghareeb to take a penalty kick on the 63rd minute even though the Portuguese