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Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Neymar, pictured in front of a packed stand at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. AFP
SPL announces rapid financial growth after transfer spree

Influx of top talent has led to 650 per cent revenue increase and 25 per cent growth in crowds, says SPL

SportSeptember 20, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr in action during the AFC Champions League Group E match between Perspolis and Al Nassr. Getty Images
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Ronaldo thanks Iranian fans after 'special' Champions League visit

Portuguese forward given the superstar treatment as Al Nassr open campaign with win over Persepolis

FootballSeptember 20, 2023
Al Hilal's Neymar celebrates with teammates during the 6-1 Saudi Pro League victory over Al Riyadh at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Friday, September 15, 2023. EPA
Neymar dazzles in Al Hilal debut, but stiffer tests await

Brazilian was introduced just after hour in club's 6-1 Saudi Pro League victory against Al Riyadh on Friday

FootballSeptember 16, 2023
Banaat FC founder Budreya Faisal a long-time prominent figure on the men’s football scene in the country and the region. Ruel Pableo for The National
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EXCLUSIVEBanaat FC: The UAE's 'game-changing' new women's football club

Dubai-based outfit, launched last month on Emirati Women's Day, has already made a significant splash on local scene

SportSeptember 15, 2023
Mohammed Yahya will become the first Emirati to fight in the UFC next month. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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EXCLUSIVEMohammed Yahya ready for historic debut at UFC 294

Emirati primed for battle against Trevor Peek in front of his home fans in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsSeptember 13, 2023
Emirati Mohammed Yahya is set to take on Trevor Peek of the United States at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mohammed Yahya to make history as first Emirati to fight in UFC

Dubai-based athlete, 29, has been signed to the world’s lead mixed martial arts promotion and will make his debut at UFC 294

Combat SportsSeptember 11, 2023
Sean Strickland gets the UFC middleweight belt placed around his waist after defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. EPA
UFC 293: Strickland stuns Adesanya to become middleweight champion

Huge underdog takes middleweight title via unanimous decision in one of greatest shocks in UFC history

Combat SportsSeptember 10, 2023
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in 11 appearances, including finishing top scorer in the recent King Salman Club Cup. EPA
Cristiano Ronaldo proud to be 'pioneer' of Saudi football

Portuguese star and Al Nassr captain first of many high-profile players to move to kingdom

FootballSeptember 07, 2023
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool points during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa at Anfield on September 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty / Getty Images)
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Saudi transfer deadline: Gray, Salah and other potential deals

Everton winger Gray signs for Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq

FootballSeptember 06, 2023
Karim Benzema will lead Al Ittihad in their Fifa Club World Cup campaign in Jeddah. AFP
Fifa Club World Cup: Al Ittihad and Man City can only meet in final

Saudi champions will need to get past Auckland City and the Copa Libertadores champions before the prospect of facing the Uefa Champions League holders

FootballSeptember 05, 2023
Yannick Carrasco spent eight years at Atletico Madrid across two spells, helping the Spanish club win the Europa League and La Liga. EPA
Al Shabab sign Belgium international Yannick Carrasco from Atletico

Winger, a La Liga winner in 2021, the latest high-profile addition to Saudi Pro League

FootballSeptember 05, 2023
Photo: UAEFA
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UAE ramp up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualification

New manager Paulo Bento oversees 10-day squad get-together in Zagreb

FootballSeptember 04, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo has registered six goals and four assists in the Saudi Pro League this season, taking his career tally to 850 goals. AFP
Ronaldo thrives in new-look Al Nassr as focus sharpens on SPL title

After a stuttering start, the Portuguese star is providing the goals and assists while receiving plenty of support from a team which was significantly strengthened this summer

FootballSeptember 04, 2023
Al Hilal player Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ittihad and Al Hilal at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Jeddah. EPA
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Mitrovic: Al Hilal's thrilling derby win vindicates SPL move

Hat-trick hero revels in big game atmosphere in Jeddah and says he already feels at home

FootballSeptember 02, 2023
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has been the subject of intense interest from SPL club Al Ittihad. AP
'Mohamed Salah? He's in my bag' - Ittihad fans sure of signing Egypt star

Supporters in Jeddah certain that Egypt legend will be club's next big signing

FootballSeptember 02, 2023
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