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Salm Al-Dawsari returns to Al Hilal training after injury layoff

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi football star Salem Al-Dawsari has returned to full training with Al Hilal after recovering from injury, the Saudi Pro League runners-up announced on Sunday.The Riyadh club posted a photo of their captain on social media platform X with the caption: “Salem Al-Dawsari took part in group training after completing his rehabilitation program.”The 33-year-old winger had been sidelined for around five weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during the 2-0 victory over Mexico’s Pachuca in the final group-stage match of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.Al-Dawsari scored the opener in the 22nd minute of that match and was named Man of the Match before being forced off in the 76th minute.His absence meant missing the remainder of Al Hilal’s...

August 04, 2025

Salm Al-Dawsari returns to Al Hilal training after injury layoff

Al Qadsiah sign Saudi starlet Musab Al Juwayr from Al Hilal

Saudi Gazette reportKHOBAR — Roshn Saudi League side Al Qadsiah have secured the permanent signing of 22-year-old Saudi international midfielder Musab Al Juwayr from Al Hilal, handing the highly rated prospect a five-year contract.Al Juwayr, who rose through the youth ranks at Al Hilal, enjoyed a breakout spell on loan at Al Shabab over the past two seasons.His performances in 2024-25 were nothing short of exceptional, winning the Roshn Saudi League Young Player of the Month award every month of the campaign and registering 15 goal involvements in 31 matches.His stellar season earned him the inaugural RSL Young Player of the Season accolade.On the international stage, Al Juwayr has already established himself as a key figure for Saudi Arabia, earning 19 caps and scoring six goals since...

August 04, 2025

Al Qadsiah sign Saudi starlet Musab Al Juwayr from Al Hilal

Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan from AS Roma

Saudi Gazette report LENS, France — Saudi Arabia international right-back Saud Abdulhamid has joined Ligue 1 side RC Lens on a season-long loan from AS Roma, with an option to buy, becoming the first Saudi player to feature in France’s top flight.The 26-year-old arrives after a year in Italy, where he became the first Saudi to play in Serie A and made appearances in both the league and UEFA Europa League.He previously enjoyed a decorated domestic career with Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, winning multiple Saudi Pro League titles, King’s Cups, and reaching the AFC Champions League semifinals.A product of Al-Ittihad’s academy in his hometown of Jeddah, Abdulhamid made his professional debut in 2018 and quickly established himself as one of the Kingdom’s most consistent full-backs.His...

August 03, 2025

Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid joins RC Lens on loan from AS Roma

Fahad bin Nafel steps down as Al Hilal president after historic six-year run

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Fahad bin Nafel, president of Al Hilal Football Club, announced on Tuesday he will not seek a new term, bringing an end to a record-setting six-year tenure that cemented his legacy as the most successful president in the club’s history.In a statement posted on his official X account, Bin Nafel reflected on his time at the helm, writing: “Every journey has a final station... I hand over the leadership of this great club just as it was handed to me or even better, God willing.”Bin Nafel expressed full support for the incoming president and emphasized his decision stems from a desire to open the door for new leadership to continue Al Hilal’s progress.“I announce today my absolute support for the next candidate for the presidency of Al Hilal,” he...

July 30, 2025

Fahad bin Nafel steps down as Al Hilal president after historic six-year run

João Félix unveiled by Al Nassr as €50m move marks bold new chapter in Riyadh

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr officially announced the signing of Portuguese international João Félix from Chelsea on Tuesday, confirming a deal that runs through 2027 and could reach a total value of €50 million with bonuses.In a short reveal video posted on the club’s official X account, Félix appears wearing the yellow kit and declares: “I’m here to enjoy. Let’s win together.”The message was echoed by the club’s caption: “Let’s win together... João Félix is now a Nassrawi.”The Saudi Pro League side secured the 25-year-old in a deal worth €30 million upfront, with performance-related incentives potentially raising the total fee to €50 million, according to The Athletic.Félix's arrival bolsters Al Nassr’s growing Portuguese core, joining...

July 29, 2025

João Félix unveiled by Al Nassr as €50m move marks bold new chapter in Riyadh

Saudi Games 2025 postponed to prioritize athlete readiness for major events

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Supreme Organizing Committee of the Saudi Games has announced that the fourth edition of the event, originally scheduled for 2025, will not take place this year, with new dates to be determined and announced at a later time.In a circular issued to all participating federations and sports clubs, the committee emphasized that the decision was made to ensure an optimal competitive environment for Saudi athletes and to allow national teams to better prepare for a series of major international sporting events in the latter half of 2025.Among the key events cited are Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in November, the World Games in China this August, and the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain in October.The committee reaffirmed its...

July 27, 2025

Saudi Games 2025 postponed to prioritize athlete readiness for major events

Al Nassr beat Benfica to €50m João Félix signing after Ronaldo, Jesus intervene

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Nassr have completed the signing of Portuguese forward João Félix from Chelsea in a deal worth up to €50 million, ending a nearly finalized move that would have seen the 25-year-old return to his former club, Benfica.The Saudi Pro League side agreed to pay €30 million upfront with an additional €20 million in performance-based add-ons, according to Sky Sports.Félix is expected to undergo a medical in Riyadh on Sunday evening, with personal terms already agreed.Sources close to the negotiations confirmed that Al Nassr’s Portuguese contingent — head coach Jorge Jesus and team captain Cristiano Ronaldo — played a decisive role in convincing Félix to choose Saudi Arabia over Lisbon.Portuguese newspaper O Jogo called their intervention...

July 27, 2025

Al Nassr beat Benfica to €50m João Félix signing after Ronaldo, Jesus intervene

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71 in Florida

FLORIDA — Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling who helped transform the WWE into a global phenomenon, died Thursday in Florida at the age of 71.Hogan, born Terry Bollea, was pronounced dead at a hospital following a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, police said. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of foul play.A towering figure with a signature bandana, handlebar mustache, and “24-inch pythons,” Hogan was a household name by the mid-1980s.He headlined the first WrestleMania in 1985 and became the face of “Hulkamania,” captivating audiences with his charisma and powerful ring presence.He won six WWE championships and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, later reinstated in 2018 after a suspension.Beyond the ring, Hogan expanded his influence...

July 25, 2025

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71 in Florida

Ben Harburg, the founder and managing partner of Harbinger Group.

Harbinger Group becomes first foreign owner in Saudi Pro League

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — U.S.-based Harbinger Group has officially become the first foreign owner of a Saudi Pro League club after completing a full acquisition of Al-Kholood FC, the Ministry of Sports announced. The move signals a new era of international investment in Saudi football.In a statement, Harbinger Group confirmed it had acquired 100% ownership of the club based in Al-Rass, which finished ninth in the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League season.The Ministry also revealed that two other clubs — Al-Ansar and Al-Zulfi — have been successfully privatized and transferred to new investors as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader sports privatization strategy.Ben Harburg, the founder and managing partner of Harbinger Group, said the acquisition of Al-Kholood was a "tremendous...

July 25, 2025

Harbinger Group becomes first foreign owner in Saudi Pro League

Al Ahli steps in for Al Hilal at Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Ahli have officially agreed to participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, stepping in to replace Al Hilal, who withdrew from the tournament due to player fatigue and scheduling conflicts.The competition, set to take place in Hong Kong from Aug. 19–23, will now see Al Ahli face Al Qadsiah in the semifinal on August 20. The other semifinal pits Al Nassr against Al Ittihad.Al Ahli’s German manager Matthias Jaissle approved the club’s participation, viewing the tournament as an ideal opportunity to sharpen the squad ahead of the new season.The Saudi Football Federation confirmed receiving an official withdrawal letter from Al Hilal and said it will proceed with necessary measures in accordance with tournament regulations. The decision will be handled...

July 23, 2025

Al Ahli steps in for Al Hilal at Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

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