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Al Ahli sign Enzo Millot from Stuttgart on three-year deal
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli have completed the signing of French international Enzo Millot from VfB Stuttgart on a three-year contract, continuing their push to reinforce the squad with high-caliber foreign talent ahead of the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League season.The 23-year-old attacking midfielder, a product of Monaco’s academy, broke into the club’s first team in 2020 before moving to Stuttgart in August 2021. He quickly established himself as a regular starter in the Bundesliga, drawing interest from top clubs in Spain, England, and Germany.Millot enjoyed a standout 2024-25 campaign, making 29 Bundesliga appearances with six goals and five assists. He also impressed in the Champions League, scoring twice and assisting three goals in eight appearances, while posting an 85%...
August 10, 2025

Al Ahli sign Enzo Millot from Stuttgart on three-year deal

Al Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Núñez from Liverpool
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal have announced the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez from Liverpool on a three-year contract.The 26-year-old forward joins the Roshn Saudi League giants after a successful spell in Europe, highlighted by a Premier League title with Liverpool in the 2024-25 season, the EFL Cup in 2024, and the FA Community Shield in 2022.Núñez also starred for Benfica, where he was named Portuguese League Player of the Year in 2021-22 after topping the scoring charts with 26 goals and four assists. Earlier in his career, he won back-to-back Uruguayan League titles with Peñarol in 2017 and 2018 before moving to Spanish side Almería.On the international stage, Núñez has earned 35 caps for Uruguay, scoring 13 goals and providing three assists. He also...
August 10, 2025

Al Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Núñez from Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo denies role in Félix transfer, hails Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette report LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed suggestions he played a role in persuading compatriot João Félix to join Al Nassr, stressing that recruiting players is not part of his job.Speaking after Al Nassr’s 4-0 friendly win over Rio Ave on Thursday, the Portuguese star said: “I don’t do that, I don’t talk on the phone. That’s not my job. You said it, but my job is to train and play.”On Félix’s arrival from Chelsea, Ronaldo rejected speculation of any wrongdoing in the move from Benfica, adding: “Stealing is a bad word. Nobody stole anything from Benfica. Everyone knows João, he’s very talented and I believe he’ll help us a lot in the Saudi league.”The Al Nassr captain also praised the league’s competitiveness, citing the level seen at the...
August 08, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo denies role in Félix transfer, hails Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal fined, banned from next Saudi Super Cup after withdrawal
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has imposed a SR500,000 fine on Al Hilal and barred the club from participating in the next edition of the Saudi Super Cup following its decision to withdraw from this year’s tournament.The punishment also includes withholding any financial rewards allocated to Al Hilal from the 2025–2026 Super Cup.Al Hilal had earlier announced its withdrawal from the tournament, set to be held in Hong Kong, citing a delayed start to pre-season preparations due to its participation in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.As a result, the Saudi Football Federation’s Competitions Committee confirmed that Al Ahli would replace Al Hilal in the four-team competition alongside Al...
August 05, 2025

Al Hilal fined, banned from next Saudi Super Cup after withdrawal

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

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