Saudi Arabia's national football team, bolstered by high-profile signings like Ronaldo and Benzema in their domestic league, drew 1-1 with Uruguay in their World Cup opener. This performance, featuring a starting XI entirely from Saudi clubs, contrasts with past heavy defeats and suggests potential growth.
Mexico's Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Mexico to a 2-0 win over South Africa, becoming the first CONCACAF player to achieve this feat.
World Cup 2026 chứng kiến sự tham gia đáng kể của các cầu thủ từ Saudi Pro League, thách thức quan điểm rằng thi đấu ở Arab Saudi sẽ kết thúc sự nghiệp quốc tế.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Portugal's training camp for the FIFA World Cup, sharing his excitement for the "World Mission." The 41-year-old is set for a record sixth appearance, aiming to win the only major trophy missing from his career. He enters the tournament in form after winning the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr.
The Saudi Pro League has unveiled its 2026-2027 season calendar, starting August 13, 2026, and concluding May 29, 2027. The Saudi national team's final squad for the 2026 World Cup was also announced, with several players excluded.
The Saudi Pro League announced its 2026-2027 calendar, with the Roshn Saudi League starting August 13, 2026, and concluding May 29, 2027. Meanwhile, the Saudi national football team lost 2-1 to Ecuador in a friendly match in New Jersey, highlighting persistent issues with converting chances into goals.
Joao Felix được vinh danh là Cầu thủ hay nhất Saudi Pro League mùa giải 2025-2026, trong khi HLV Jorge Jesus nhận giải Nhà cầm quân hay nhất. Cristiano Ronaldo dù không giành giải cá nhân nhưng đã cùng Al Nassr vô địch giải đấu.
Cristiano Ronaldo đã bật khóc sau khi giành chức vô địch Saudi Pro League đầu tiên cùng Al Nassr. Dù Al Hilal thắng trận cuối, Al Nassr đã đủ điểm để lên ngôi nhờ cú đúp của Ronaldo trong trận gặp Damac.
Al Nassr giành chức vô địch Saudi Pro League sau chiến thắng 4-1 trước Damac, đánh dấu danh hiệu chính thức đầu tiên của Ronaldo tại CLB sau 5 năm. Anh lập cú đúp trong trận đấu và khép lại mùa giải với 28 bàn.
Cristiano Ronaldo đã bật khóc sau khi Al Nassr giành chức vô địch Saudi Pro League, chấm dứt mạch 5 năm không danh hiệu cấp CLB. Siêu sao 41 tuổi ghi cú đúp trong trận thắng Damac, qua đó giúp đội nhà lên ngôi với 86 điểm.
Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over Damac FC. The Portuguese star, 41, celebrated emotionally after a long wait for domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory. The win marks a significant achievement for both the player and Saudi Arabia's sporting ambitions, despite recent controversies and a slowdown in high-profile signings.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to secure the Saudi Pro League title for Al-Nassr, marking his first domestic trophy since 2020. The win also highlights Saudi Arabia's broader sports investment strategy.
Ronaldo ghi cú đúp trong trận Al Nassr thắng Damac 4-1, qua đó giúp đội nhà vô địch Saudi Pro League lần đầu tiên kể từ mùa 2018-2019. Đây là danh hiệu chính thức đầu tiên của Ronaldo kể từ Cup Italy 2021 cùng Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo is close to winning his first trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in December 2022, with his side five points clear of rivals Al-Hilal with three games remaining. The title race has been marred by controversy, with Al-Ahli players Ivan Toney and Galeno fined after alleging referee bias favoring Al-Nassr. Ronaldo himself criticized the league, promising to speak at season's end after seeing 'many bad things'. PIF recently sold 70% of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company, while Al-Nassr suffered a 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah ending a 20-game winning streak.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer after nine years at Anfield, with Fenerbahçe emerging as a surprise contender alongside the Saudi Pro League. The 33-year-old Egyptian has held two meetings with the Turkish club, requesting £333,000 weekly salary and expressing preference to remain in Europe. Liverpool confirmed he suffered a minor muscle injury in the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on April 25 but is expected to return before season's end, potentially for a final Anfield appearance on May 24.
Al Nassr defeated Al Ahli 2-0 in a tense Saudi Pro League match in Riyadh, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 970th career goal in the 76th minute before Kingsley Coman added a second in stoppage time. The win moved Al Nassr eight points clear of Al Hilal with four matches remaining. Post-match chaos ensued when Al Ahli's Merih Demiral provoked opponents by displaying his AFC Champions League medal, while Ronaldo responded to taunts by showing five fingers to indicate his five UEFA Champions League titles.
