Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Saudi Arabia

Piero Hincapie: Arsenal's Exciting New Defender On A £45m Loan Deal.

Arsenal’s Summer Ambitions Meet Hincapie’s Rising Star Weapons store have reliably illustrated driven squad-building beneath Mikel Arteta, focusing on youthful, flexible gifts balanced to raise the team's play presently and within the future. Piero Hincapie—a 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender known for his aggression, technical ability, and adaptability—perfectly aligns with this strategy. The bargain: a season-long advance from Bayer Leverkusen, including an alternative to purchase for a add up to potential taken a toll of £52 million (£45 million/$61 million), additionally a 10% sell-on clause for Leverkusen in case Weapons store trigger the purchase. For Arsenal, this structure delivers squad depth without immediate financial strain, while Leverkusen secure long-term value from one of their top assets. Hincapie’s Profile: From South America to Bundesliga Standout Early Rise: Hincapie risen from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, inspiring with his development and constancy so...
Post a Comment
Read more

The boss of La Liga is considering a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.

Imanol Alguacil will leave Real Sociedad at the end of the La Liga season, and his next destination could be Saudi Arabia, with one of the Saudi Pro League clubs eager to hire him as their next manager. It was recently stated that Alguacil, who was named as La Real's head coach in December 2018, would leave when his contract expired in order to pursue new chances. The Basque team has had a rough season thus far, but they are still in with a possibility of qualifying for Europe, which he hopes to achieve as his final act. Since Alguacil's departure was revealed, he has been linked with several clubs. Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering him as a replacement for Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, and the 53-year-old is already getting interest from the Middle East. According to Diario AS, Al-Shabab is very interested in appointing Alguacil as manager in the summer, and they are willing to go to great lengths to secure his signature, which is likely to include a sizable s...
Post a Comment
Read more

Santos is close to reaching an agreement with Al-Hilal regarding Neymar's return.

A Brazilian superstar could be set for a sensational comeback after a shocking update on Neymar's future on Sunday. According to Brazilian outlets, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, and MLS insider Tom Bogert, the 32-year-old will leave Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for Santos FC, where he began his career. The two clubs are reportedly "close to a loan deal" that would allow Neymar to return to his home country for six months. The news comes after the former Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain ace was linked with a move to Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire. A Santos FC-focused outlet in Brazil claims, "The player made it clear to his father and agents that he wanted to return to the club that started his career." However, Globo adds that financial details still need to be worked out before the deal can be finalized. "There is about 65 million dollars outstanding for Neymar to receive from Al-Hilal and the player does not give up this amount at this time, al...
Post a Comment
Read more

CR7 is 'set to prolong' his Saudi contract with a generous pay increase.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are allegedly in negotiations to extend the Ballon d'Or winner's contract with the team. Ronaldo may soon sign a new contract in the Kingdom, according to sources from the Saudi Arabian publication Al Khabar that have been verified by Sky Sports and reporter Ben Jacobs. The 39-year-old, who is now among the highest-paid athletes in the world, is being offered a pay increase of more than £3 million each week in addition to a number of bonuses based on performance. With the agreement, Ronaldo would continue to play until 2026, with the seasoned forward hoping to represent Portugal in the World Cup in North and Central America. Ronaldo has scored one goal every game for the Riyadh team during his 18 months in Saudi Arabia.
Post a Comment
Read more

Saudi Arabia produces another memorable Clásico in the 2025 Spanish Super Cup.

Even before a ball was kicked in Sunday's 2025 Spanish Super Cup final, the stage was set for another incredible Clásico in Saudi Arabia. An remarkable benchmark was set with a spectacular pre-match show that included pyrotechnics, coordinated lights, and a drone projection that projected the Real Madrid and Barcelona emblems into the night sky over King Abdullah Sports City. The noise inside the crowded stadium in Jeddah, which holds 60,000 people, was deafening and piercing, and the throng had already reached fever pitch. A decent game of football was all that was required, and boy, did it provide. Since taking on the role of Super Cup host in 2020, Saudi Arabia has made it a welcome habit to host spectacular Clásicos, but even by the Kingdom's prior excellent standards, this was something else. However, Madrid took the lead with a quick counterattack that culminated in Kylian Mbappé's signature finish. In fewer than ten seconds, the French attacker opened the score off...
Post a Comment
Read more

Saudi Arabia confirmed as the 2034 World Cup hosts at the online FIFA Congress.

A wave of applause at an online FIFA Congress on Wednesday confirmed Saudi Arabia's very controversial hosting of the 2034 World Cup. Campaigners have warned of the immense human cost of holding the finals in the Middle Eastern country, but FIFA and its associations have now given their official backing to the proposal, with Football Association delegates believed to have joined in the applauding. The same applause affirmed Morocco, Portugal, and Spain as the main co-hosts of the 2030 tournament, with the first three matches taking place in South America as part of the competition's centenary festivities. Winning the hosting rights for 2034 is undoubtedly the most significant victory so far in Saudi Arabia's aspirations to be viewed as a world leader in sport, which critics accuse of attempting to 'sports wash' its human rights record. Wednesday's decision was basically a coronation, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the sole bidder for 2034, following an agreeme...
Post a Comment
Read more

FIFA accused of 'astonishing whitewash' about Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup candidacy.

FIFA has been accused of a "astonishing whitewash" about Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup candidacy. The Middle East country received a record score in a FIFA evaluation report issued late on Friday, opening the way for its hosting of the finals in 12 years, which will be approved by FIFA Congress on December 11, where it is the single bidder. The Saudi candidacy was assessed medium risk on human rights criteria, despite Amnesty International's warning that migrant laborers may be killed in the country's preparations for hosting the tournament unless significant reform is implemented. It was also deemed low-risk for sustainability and environmental protection. The record score was also granted despite a lack of certainty on when the competition could be played, with daytime temperatures in the capital Riyadh exceeding 40 degrees Celsius during the customary World Cup months of June and July. "FIFA's evaluation of Saudi Arabia's World Cup is an aston...
Post a Comment
Read more