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Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli
The latest news and top stories on Al-Ahli. A prominent Jeddah-based professional football club, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club is dedicated to competing in national and international football competitions. Its main areas of focus include professional sports, talent development and achieving local and global success. Founded in 1937, Al-Ahli is recognised as one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful clubs, having won numerous domestic titles including the Saudi Professional League and King’s Cup, alongside international honours such as the AFC Champions League Elite.
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, seen here celebrating after a win over Abha in the Saudi Pro League on Wednesday, has not yet won an Asian Champions League title. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr begin Champions League bid as Saudi clubs chase 3rd straight win

Saudi Pro League teams have spent more than US$2 billion on foreign players since 2023, with Al-Ahli lifting the trophy the past two seasons.

AFC Champions League

Saudi PIF-owned Al-Ahli make AFC Champions League Elite history

AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League Elite: Iran’s Tractor FC in line for Saudi quarter-final

AFC Champions League

More pressure for Saudi champs Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League tussle resumes

Jeddah-based outfit trying to regroup after loss of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kanté, need to lock one of four places left in knockout stage.

Al-Ittihad have lost key players N’Golo Kanté (left) and Karim Benzema (third for left) and are struggling domestically as well as in the Asian league. Photo: Eugene Lee
AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: ex-EPL players set to star as new season starts

Darwin Nunez the new face as Saudi clubs look likely to dominate again, while ex-England star Jesse Lingard flies flag for the east.

Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo wows Hong Kong as Saudi Super Cup given ‘very satisfactory’ verdict

Sports minister Rosanna Law says organisers ‘look forward to coming back’, although questions remain over stadium.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo pulls in fans for final in Hong Kong

Larger number of fans attached to Saudi clubs this time at Hong Kong Stadium, but no doubting who the most popular attraction is.

Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo during the warm-up before the Saudi Super Cup final. Photo: Reuters
Saudi Pro League

From Riyadh to Hong Kong: Saudi Super Cup fans make presence felt

Fan groups enjoy exploring city – even if some visitors struggle to find food options, with one saying ‘I only ate a burger from Five Guys’.

Saudi Pro League

Ivan Toney blasts ‘crazy treatment’ of Al-Ahli for Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

England striker unhappy with training pitches and times ahead of Saturday's final against Al-Nassr, says team are ‘most hated’ in tournament.

Saudi Pro League

Expect more Cristiano Ronaldo mania in Hong Kong for Saudi final: Al-Nassr boss

Jorge Jesus wants team to harness supporters’ energy for showpiece clash with Al-Ahli on Saturday.

Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo are uniting behind Al-Nassr’s bid for silverware in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Super Cup

Fans mix business with pleasure, but post-Ronaldo slump hits Saudi Super Cup

A day after thousands of fans jostled for a sight of the global superstar, only a handful turn out for Al-Qadsiah’s clash with Al-Ahli Saudi.

Al-Ahli players face a small group of their fans ahead of their Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Qadsiah at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Pro League

Saudi football’s critics accused of fixating on money ahead of Super Cup semi

Al-Qadsiah’s boss, ex-Real Madrid midfielder Michel, says some people look only at the financial aspect.

Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Hong Kong stay as Al-Nassr reach Saudi Super Cup final

Portuguese star sets up winning strike for compatriot Joao Felix as his team overcome Sadio Mane’s first-half red card.

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Saudi Super Cup

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo’s in Hong Kong, but who else is playing?

A look at the teams and stars involved in this week’s tournament at Hong Kong Stadium.

Al-Nassr players (from left) Joao Felix, Marcelo Brozovic, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane during a training session. Photo: Eugene Lee
Saudi Super Cup

Al-Ahli land in Hong Kong, completing Saudi quartet for Super Cup

Fourth team in competition land in city, as Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates continue to train ahead of semi-final.

Supporters at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wan Chai gather as they wait for the Al-Ahli players to arrive
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