Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC

Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Saudi Pro League. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Cristiano Jr is following in dad Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps and has already made waves in youth teams. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram
Get to Know

All about Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, pictured flexing abs with his dad

The teenager, whose mum’s identity remains a mystery, is in Al Nassr’s youth team, and has trained with Real Madrid’s youth setup in the past.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Japanese team with school coach to cap remarkable AFC Champions League journey

videocam
AFC Champions League

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

English Premier League

Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

J.League chairman believes switch will help clubs take advantage of European summer spending, demand ‘proper amount’ for their players.

Kaoru Mitoma (left) joined EPL club Brighton from Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.5 million in 2021. Photo: AP
Deloitte

Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons

Spanish champions Barcelona second as Merseyside club are No 1 in Premier League for first time, Man Utd fall to lowest position.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is only foreign player worth his pay, says Saudi ex-sports chief

Former minister warns that influx of foreign players is sidelining local talent, calls for urgent reforms to protect national team’s future.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo makes history as first billionaire footballer after hefty Saudi payday

Portuguese star joins ‘three comma club’ after signing new two-year deal with Al-Nassr worth almost £500 million.

videocam
Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth has exploded after signing a second deal with Al-Nassr. Photo: Reuters

With lessons from China, US owner wants to make Saudi club Brighton of the desert

Al-Kholood owner Ben Harburg is modelling his Saudi Pro League club on the competitive and sustainable English Premier League side.

AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: Al-Ahli in confident mood ahead of title defence

Saudi Pro League side in buoyant mood ahead of game against Uzbekistan side Nasaf on Monday.

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.

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has joined Riyadh’s Al-Hilal, the most successful club in Asian Champions League history with four titles. Photo: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo

Exclusive | Hong Kong event part of Saudi football’s push to rank among world’s best: CEO

But Omar Mugharbel, CEO of Saudi Pro League, casts doubt on idea of taking a regular-season match overseas.

Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Kowloon Tong in Hong Kong on the eve of the Saudi Super Cup final. Photo: May Tse
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.

7
Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup final on penalties in Hong Kong

Dramatic shoot-out settles final at Hong Kong Stadium.

videocam
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 Super Cup

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’.

Fans prepare to watch Ronaldo and co at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Cristiano Ronaldo

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Saudi Super Cup

Al-Ahli sweep aside Al-Qadsiah to book Saudi Super Cup final date with Ronaldo

Reigning Asian champions recover from falling behind to thump 10-man Al-Qadsiah and advance to Saturday’s final against Al-Nassr.

Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney clashes with Al-Qadsiah’s goalkeeper Koen Casteels during their side’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Nassr boss says box-office Cristiano Ronaldo is biggest show in Hong Kong

Jorge Jesus pays tribute to superstar’s pulling power, aiming to end fellow Portuguese’s trophy drought in Saudi Super Cup final.

videocam
Al-Ahli

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 Super Cup

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.

videocam
Al-Nassr players celebrate Joao Felix’s winner. Photo: Elson Li
Cristiano Ronaldo

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s CR7 Life Museum – and Al-Nassr meet Bruce Lee

Post is invited to join Saudi club’s officials for a tour of the exhibits, and an encounter with a Hong Kong icon.

Cristiano Ronaldo visits his museum in Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: CR7 LIFE Museum
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers say pitch bookings were cancelled for Ronaldo team to use

FA urged to ‘make better arrangements in future’ after professional and amateur teams forced to vacate facilities for Saudi Super Cup clubs.

7
Hong Kong sports

Video | Cristiano Ronaldo trains ahead of Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo in Hong Kong: new Al-Nassr boss says coaching CR7 was incentive to join

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Cristiano Ronaldo leads his Al-Nassr teammates in a sprint session ahead of the Saudi Super Cup semi-final. Photo: Eugene Lee
Cristiano Ronaldo

Profile | Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: the making of an icon, and what drives him

As the Portuguese plays in city for first and potentially last time, those close to him assess his appeal.

The European golden boot won by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 on display at his CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo match in Goa dubbed biggest in Indian club football history

Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr drawn to travel to India for Asian Champions League clash with FC Goa.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: fans greet superstar’s arrival at hotel

Footballer and his club Al-Nassr cause a stir in the city as they arrive ahead of the Hong Kong-hosted Saudi Super Cup.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement