Ronaldo marks 1,200th game with goal, assist
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 1,200th professional match with a goal and an assist as he helped his Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr to get a 4-1 win over Al Riyadh on Friday.
Saudi Arabia meets expectations as powerhouses, and a lesser light, march on in ACL
Saudi Arabia's three giants are marching on in the AFC Champions League. And with a fourth team joining them, expectations might even have been exceeded.
Mitrovic doubles up as Al-Hilal down Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in Riyadh derby
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lost 3-0 to table-toppers Al-Hilal in the Riyadh derby at the King Fahd International Stadium on Friday to fall further behind their bitter rivals at the top the Saudi Pro League standings.
Ronaldo taunted with Messi chants in derby loss
Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field to chants of "Messi, Messi, Messi!" from delighted Al Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh derby on Friday.
Al Hilal advance in ACL despite 2 missed pens
Four-times winners Al Hilal confirmed their place in the last 16 of this year's Asian Champions League on Tuesday after the Saudi Pro League side beat Uzbekistan's Navbahor 2-0 despite a pair of missed penalties from Salem Al-Dawsari.
Ronaldo scores spectacular lob in Al Nassr win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a spectacular long-range lob, as Al Nassr secured a 3-0 home win over Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
Miami denies agreement for Messi-Ronaldo match
Inter Miami has denied that it agreed to participate in the Riyadh Season Cup friendly tournament in February 2024 against Al Nassr, which could have seen Lionel Messi face off with great rival Cristiano Ronaldo one last time.
Saudi chief says free-spending days are over
Saudi Pro League teams are to focus on signing of the "highest quality" after the summer spending spree, according to the league's director of football.
Sources: Gallardo to coach Benzema, Al Ittihad
Marcelo Gallardo has accepted an 18-month contract to coach Karim Benzema, Fabinho and Ngolo Kanté at Al Ittihad, sources told ESPN in Argentina.
Neymar set for long-term layoff - Brazil doctor
Neymar knows he faces a lengthy recovery for his serious knee injury, according to Brazil's national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar.
Benzema nets 1st Saudi hat trick in Al Ittihad win
Karim Benzema scored his first Saudi Pro League hat trick to help champions Al Ittihad to a 4-2 home win over Abha in Jeddah on Friday.
Firmino book reveals Salah-Mane tensions
Roberto Firmino has revealed tensions between Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah during the trio's time at Liverpool.
Al Ittihad sack Nuno six months after title win
Saudi champions Al-Ittihad have terminated the contract of Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after a run of poor results.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Saudi Pro League plots Fernandes move
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes could be the next star heading to the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Transfer Talk: Sancho to exit Man United via Saudi Arabia as Dortmund deal hits snag
Jadon Sancho looked set to reunite with Borussia Dortmund, but a roadblock has left the Saudi Pro League as his escape route. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Liverpool legend Fowler sacked by Saudi club
Saudi Arabian second-tier club Al-Qadsiah have sacked manager Robbie Fowler on Friday, just four months after appointing the former Liverpool striker.
Who's on course and who's in trouble at halfway mark of the ACL group stage?
With the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage at its halfway mark, who's on course for the last 16? And who's in danger of missing out?
Osimhen: I'd prefer to play in MLS over Saudi
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen says he would rather play in MLS than in the Saudi Pro League if offered the same conditions.
LIVE Transfer Talk: De Bruyne to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?
Al Nassr have reportedly contacted Kevin De Bruyne's agent in the hope of setting up a meeting with the Man City midfielder. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sadio Mané completes purchase of French club
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has completed his purchase of fourth-tier French club Bourges Foot 18, it was announced on Wednesday.
Saudi Pro League Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Hilal | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | +39 | 44 |
Al Nassr | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | +24 | 37 |
Al Taawoun | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | +13 | 31 |
Al Ahli | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | +13 | 30 |
Al Ittihad | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +13 | 28 |
Damac | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +7 | 24 |
Al Fateh | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 24 |
Al Ettifaq | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 24 |
Al Fayha | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
Al Wehda | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | -4 | 19 |
Al Shabab | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
Al Tai | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | -12 | 17 |
Al Khaleej | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -8 | 16 |
Al Riyadh | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -18 | 16 |
Al Okhdood | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -12 | 13 |
Abha | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -22 | 13 |
Al Raed | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -9 | 12 |
Al Hazem | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -24 | 11 |