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The Latest Breaking News from the Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League's 10 'blockbuster' transfer targets after adopting strategy used by LIV

The Saudi Pro League is targeting at least ten more big name signings this summer, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr and Karim Benzema's switch to Al-Ittihad

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia has bought into soccer and golf. Will the NBA and NFL be next?

The kingdom has extended its soft power through several sporting projects. There are signs that an expansion into US professional leagues could be next

The Guardian - US

Cristiano Ronaldo brutally snubbed in Saudi team of the season as Man Utd flop makes XI

Despite scoring 14 league goals in 16 games since joining Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo was snubbed from the Saudi Pro League team of the season

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Chinese Super League's 10 most expensive signings and how they compare to Saudi transfers

The Chinese Super League created waves across the footballing landscape a few years ago as a number of stars from the Premier League and beyond cashed-in on the riches in East Asia

Daily Mirror

Messi is heading to the US as Saudi Arabia kicks off bidding war with MLS for aging soccer stars

The announcements on consecutive days that the storied Real Madrid and France soccer star Karim Benzema is joining the Saudi Pro League and that Lionel Messi, thought by many to be soccer’s GOAT, intends to play in the United States’ Major League Soccer may mark the beginning of a new…

The Conversation

First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything

The sportswashing scheme took another step forward with the LIV Golf-PGA merger but Saudi Arabia has bigger plans, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

13 players who could join Saudi Pro League next - from ex-Liverpool flop to Lionel Messi

Saudi Arabia is ready to throw money around in the summer transfer window in an effort to land some big-name stars and put its Pro League on the map amid a bid to host the 2030 World Cup

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Karim Benzema signs 3-year deal with Saudi champions Al Ittihad

‘I am excited to experience a new football league,’ Benzema said after signing with the club for an undisclosed fee.

Al Jazeera

Newcastle's owners 'providing funds' for Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema transfer chases

The Saudi Pro League is launching a bid to bring in several superstars to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East, with the money coming from Newcastle's owners the Public Investment Fund

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo issues transfer declaration as Karim Benzema weighs up Saudi reunion

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is reportedly on the verge of moving to a club in the Saudi Pro League, the same division which former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo now plies his trade in

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi has accepted offer from Al-Hilal: report

Lionel Messi has accepted a huge offer from Saudi Araian side Al-Hilal, which will make him the best-paid footballer ever

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo's first season in Saudi Arabia ended in failure - but does it even matter?

Al-Nassr were beaten to the Saudi Pro League title in Cristiano Ronaldo's first season, but the Portugal star's move to the gulf state was about more than just this season's outcome

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad beat Al Nassr to Saudi league title

Al Nassr were top of the Saudi Pro League when the Portuguese joined in January, but have been beaten to the title by Nuno's side

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo ends Al-Nassr season without a trophy after losing out on league title

The former Manchester United man signed for the Saudi Pro League side in the January transfer window

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Evening Standard

Which are the world’s top 20 richest football clubs in 2023?

Cristiano Ronaldo insists the Saudi Pro League can become one of the best five in the world. But are his club, Al-Nassr, among the richest on the planet?

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: ‘There’s no question he’s raised the bar’ but 'a lot more' is needed to make Saudi Pro League truly popular

Fans and journalists tell FourFourTwo the impact Ronaldo has had in Saudi Arabia since his move, but suggest he can't do everything on his own if the league is to progress

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and 5 stars wanted in Saudi - and how much they could earn

Saudi Pro League clubs are aiming to recruit a number of top European footballers this summer - including Lionel Messi - after Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo in January

FourFourTwo

‘Modric, Benzema and Messi’: The Saudi Pro League are dreaming beyond Cristiano Ronaldo

After bringing one of the biggest names in football to the Middle East in January, Saudi Arabia isn't happy with stopping there

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Lionel Messi to Al Hilal: £522m deal, Barcelona reunion and Cristiano Ronaldo feud reignited

Lionel Messi is on the brink of following Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League after PSG confirmed the World Cup winner would be released at the end of the season

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Discussing Contract Worth $400M Per Year, per Report

The Argentine superstar could be on the verge of a stunning move.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi in talks for $400 million Saudi deal: Report

Saudi Arabia is preparing to offer football star Lionel Messi a $400 million annual contract to play with the Saudi Pro League this summer, the Telegraph reported.

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo: How superstar 'has changed everything' about Saudi football

The ex-Manchester United star and former Ballon d'Or winner has raised the profile of the Saudi Pro League since signing for Al-Nassr

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo left riled by Premier League referee as Al-Nassr beaten

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was frustrated as Al Nassr lost 2-0 away at rivals Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League

Manchester Evening News

Odion Ighalo outshines Manchester United great Cristiano Ronaldo as Al-Nassr lose

The former Man United forward cut a frustrated figure as his side were well beaten by Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League

Daily Mirror

Saudi Pro League targeting five Premier League players as well as Lionel Messi transfer

The Saudi Pro League has gained international recognition since Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer from Manchester United to Al-Nassr in January

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