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Ten Saudi clubs hit with FIFA registration bans over financial disputes
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Ten Saudi football clubs have been barred from registering new players following the latest update to FIFA’s official registration ban list, which cites unresolved financial disputes and unpaid commitments to players, coaches, and agents.According to FIFA’s published data, a total of 28 registration bans were imposed, ranging from temporary sanctions to open-ended restrictions.Ohod Club topped the list with 17 separate bans, including several covering three consecutive registration periods and others listed as “until lifted.” The multiple sanctions make Ohod the most affected Saudi club under the current FIFA disciplinary measures.Other clubs named include Al-Jandal and Al-Wehda, each facing two bans issued in October 2025, while Al-Shebab, Al-Riyadh,...
November 12, 2025

Ten Saudi clubs hit with FIFA registration bans over financial disputes

Cristiano Ronaldo says he considers himself Saudi
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his deep connection to Saudi Arabia and his belief in the Kingdom’s development and tourism ambitions during the 2025 Tourism Summit in Riyadh. “I wish to be part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to host the World Cup in 2034,” Ronaldo said, adding that he loves AlUla and the Red Sea project and believes strongly in the Kingdom’s tourism vision. Ronaldo, who has lived in Riyadh since joining Al Nassr three years ago, said his decision to move to Saudi Arabia was the right one. “When I moved to Saudi Arabia, they all called me crazy, but I think I’m a good crazy,” he said. “They found out I was right because I believe in the project, because the passion of the Saudis for football is amazing. I also believe in the...
November 11, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo says he considers himself Saudi

Aqeel Al Jassim winning the first silver medal for Saudi Arabia.
Aqeel Al Jassim wins Saudi Arabia’s first medal at Islamic Solidarity Games
Saudi Gazette ReportRiyadh — Saudi weightlifter Aqeel Al Jassim earned the Kingdom’s first medal at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games, securing silver on the second day of the weightlifting competitions held at Riyadh City Boulevard. Al Jassim claimed second place in the 60 kg category, lifting 124 kg in the snatch competition. Indonesia’s representative took gold with a lift of 129 kg, while the Turkish competitor won bronze after lifting 119 kg. In the women’s events, Saudi weightlifters Ghada Al-Tassan and Yasmine Al-Mahfouz wrapped up their participation. Al-Tassan placed seventh in the 48 kg category, lifting 52 kg in the snatch portion and 62 kg in the clean and jerk, for a total of 117 kg. Al-Mahfouz ranked sixth in the 53 kg category, lifting 59 kg in the snatch and 71 kg...
November 09, 2025

Aqeel Al Jassim wins Saudi Arabia’s first medal at Islamic Solidarity Games

Mahrez strike seals Al Ahli derby win over struggling Al Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez scored the decisive goal as Al Ahli edged city rivals Al Ittihad 1-0 in the Jeddah derby on Saturday, deepening the defending champions’ woes in the Roshn Saudi League. Al Ahli climbed to fifth place with 16 points, while Al Ittihad, winless in their last five league matches, remained eighth with 11 points. Despite a lively start, Al Ittihad failed to convert possession into chances, with captain Karim Benzema unable to trouble goalkeeper Edouard Mendy throughout the match. Al Ahli threatened late in the first half when Franck Kessie went close before being flagged offside. Mahrez finally broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, controlling inside the area before slotting a composed low finish past Predrag Rajkovic. Mendy ensured...
November 08, 2025

Mahrez strike seals Al Ahli derby win over struggling Al Ittihad

Salem Al-Dawsari.
FIFA names Saudi star Salem Al Dawsari among 2025 ‘The Best’ award nominees
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Salem Al Dawsari has been named in the expanded shortlist for FIFA’s 2025 “The Best” World 11, emerging as the only Saudi player on the list after another standout season for club and country. Al Dawsari’s continued presence among the world’s elite underscores the growing stature of Saudi players and the domestic league on the global football map. The list also features several foreign stars active in Saudi Arabia, including Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, and Italy striker Mateo Retegui, who recently joined Al Qadsiah. Their inclusion further reflects the rising technical quality and international profile of the Saudi Pro League, now among the most followed...
November 07, 2025

FIFA names Saudi star Salem Al Dawsari among 2025 ‘The Best’ award nominees

Lionel Messi.
Saudi Arabia turned down Messi offer to play in Saudi Pro League, says official
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign football legend Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League, a senior official has revealed. Abdullah Hammad, CEO of the Mahd Sports Academy, said in a recent podcast with Thmanyah that Messi’s team approached him with a proposal for the Argentine star to play in Saudi Arabia while the Major League Soccer (MLS) season pauses for four months. “During the last Club World Cup, Messi’s team contacted me and offered for him to play in Saudi Arabia because the MLS will stop for nearly four months,” Hammad explained. “The player wanted to stay active and prepare himself for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.” Hammad added that he relayed the offer to the Minister of Sports, who rejected it, saying the...
October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia turned down Messi offer to play in Saudi Pro League, says official

Al-Hilal's president Prince Nawaf bin Saad signed the contract extension with Sergej on Sunday evening at the club’s headquarters in Riyadh.
Al Hilal extend Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s contract until 2028
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal have announced the renewal of Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s contract for two additional years, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028. The Saudi Pro League champions made the announcement on X with a post that quickly went viral, reading: “The story continues with the Sergeant.” Milinkovic-Savic, 30, joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 from Lazio for €40 million, signing an initial three-year deal. The extension comes just months before the player would have been free to negotiate with other clubs. Since his arrival, the Serbian international has been a key figure for Al Hilal, scoring 31 goals and providing 27 assists in 105 appearances across all competitions. He has helped the Riyadh giants capture four...
October 26, 2025

Al Hilal extend Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s contract until 2028

Al Hilal deepen Al Ittihad’s woes with 2-0 win in Roshn Saudi League
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al Hilal compounded Al Ittihad’s struggles with a 2-0 victory on Friday in the standout fixture of Matchweek 6 of the Roshn Saudi League. An own goal from Mamadou Doumbia in the 41st minute gave Al Hilal the lead before Marcos Leonardo sealed the win in the 57th minute, pouncing on a rebound spilled by goalkeeper Hamad Al Shinqiti. The result lifted Al Hilal to third place on 14 points, one behind Al Taawoun in second and league leaders Al Nassr. Al Ittihad, meanwhile, remained on 10 points in seventh place after extending their winless run to three matches. Following defeats to Al Nassr in Matchweek 4 and a draw against Al Fayha last round, the reigning champions’ title defense continues to falter as pressure builds ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
October 24, 2025

Al Hilal deepen Al Ittihad’s woes with 2-0 win in Roshn Saudi League

SURJ and ATP officials sign the new agreement in the presence of PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. (Supplied)
Saudi Arabia to host new ATP Masters 1000 tournament from 2028
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Arabia will host a new expanded ATP Masters 1000 tournament starting in 2028, marking the first time the prestigious series has added a new event since its inception, SURJ Sports Investment announced on Thursday. The new tournament, launched through a partnership between SURJ Sports Investment — a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company — and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), will make Saudi Arabia the tenth Masters 1000 host city, joining Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Toronto/Montreal, Cincinnati, Shanghai, and Paris. The announcement builds on the strategic partnership between PIF and the ATP, which includes PIF’s role as the official naming partner of both the PIF ATP Rankings and WTA Rankings, collaboration on major...
October 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia to host new ATP Masters 1000 tournament from 2028

Al Hilal continue perfect start with 3-1 win over Al Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal SFC maintained their flawless form in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 with a 3-1 victory over Al Sadd SC on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to three games in Group B. Goals from Yusuf Akcicek, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic secured another commanding result for Simone Inzaghi’s side, while Al Sadd’s winless run continued after two opening draws. Missing Joao Cancelo and captain Salem Al Dawsari, Al Hilal made five changes from the lineup that defeated Al Ettifaq 5-0 in the Saudi Pro League last week. Al Sadd, meanwhile, rotated four players from their previous continental outing against Sharjah FC. After an even start, Al Hilal took control when Koulibaly set up Akcicek for the opener in the 25th minute following a...
October 22, 2025

Al Hilal continue perfect start with 3-1 win over Al Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite

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