Saudi football

The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser al-Misehal speaks during a press conference

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Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit

The wealthy Gulf monarchy has invested nearly two billion dollars in football over the last three years

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 June, 2026

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Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 April, 2026

Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad - Saudi Super Cup Semi Final

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'Insulted' Benzema seeks to switch Saudi teams: source

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 February, 2026

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MENA Sports Wrap: Gulf teams shine in Asian Champions League

The New Arab

07 November, 2025

Saudi Arabia players celebrate with French coach Herve Renard during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah

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Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 October, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Galatasaray shock Liverpool with European win

The New Arab Staff

03 October, 2025

Laurent Blanc of Al Ittihad talks to the media during a post match press conference of the Saudi Super Cup semi final at Hong Kong Stadium on August 19, 2025 in Hong Kong. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

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Former France manager Blanc sacked by Saudi side Al Ittihad

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 September, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Arab athletes bag more medals in Tokyo

The New Arab Staff

26 September, 2025

Whoopi Goldberg during the All Women's Sports Network store takeover at Style Of Our Own

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AWSN to launch 24-hour women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 September, 2025

Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Saudi Super Cup final football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli at the Hong Kong Stadium in Hong Kong on August 23, 2025. (Photo by WUN SUEN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Al-Ahli win Saudi Super Cup as Ronaldo nets 100th Al-Nassr goal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

23 August, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Arab talent shines in Ballon d'Or shortlist

The New Arab Staff

08 August, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrating after scoring the first goal of his team during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Fateh on May 26, 2025 in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Al Nassr FC/Al Nassr FC via Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr until 2027

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 June, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Bruno Fernandes snubs Saudi, Morocco eyes F1

The New Arab Staff

05 June, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli crowned Asia champions

The New Arab Staff

09 May, 2025

Mohamed Salah

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Salah would suit Saudi league 'but focus is more on youth'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 April, 2025

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FIFA's Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 February, 2025

Fahad Al Muwallad of Saudi Arabia during the International Friendly between Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia at St James' Park on September 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

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Saudi striker Fahad al-Muwallad in intensive care after fall

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 September, 2024

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Al-Hilal crush Al-Nassr 4-1 to clinch Saudi Super Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 August, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo is Officially Unveiled as Al Nassr Player

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Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 May, 2024

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MENA Sports Wrap: Rumble in Riyadh as Usyk faces Fury

The New Arab Staff

17 May, 2024

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MENA Sports Wrap: Moroccan player whipped by angry Saudi fan

The New Arab Staff

12 April, 2024