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Reijnders admits he agreed to Saudi move after not feeling part of Maresca's plans

Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders said he did not like the role he was ⁠being asked to play at Manchester City and that he could not turn down the financial package being ‌offered by Saudi Arabia's Al Qadsiah.

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Santos double leads Mamelodi Sundowns to big win over Saudi side Al Ahli

Nuno Santos scored two headed goals as Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli 2-1 in their FIFA Intercontinental Cup clash in Pretoria on Saturday to advance to the next stage.

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Spanish Super Cup moved to Istanbul from Saudi Arabia due to clash with Asian Cup

The 2027 Spanish ⁠Super Cup will be held in Istanbul because a scheduling clash with the Asian ‌Cup in Saudi Arabia and not due to security concerns in ‌the region, Spanish football federation president ‌Rafael Louzan said on Thursday.

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Mamelodi Sundowns: How African clubs have fared in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns will represent Africa in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup this year as they prepare to host Asian champions Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in the second round in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Team of the Weekend: Mastantuono and Watkins put up perfect 10s as Mbappe shines again

It's Monday again, so it's time to present our latest Team of the Weekend. From Europe's top leagues to Saudi Arabia and beyond, find out which stars shone the brightest in the last round of domestic football!

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Cristiano Ronaldo wants lifetime bans for fans singing Diogo Jota chants

Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al Hilal's Ruben Neves about the death of Diogo Jota, his friend and former Portugal team-mate.

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Orlando Pirates favourite returns to the club in stunning loan transfer

Orlando Pirates have confirmed they have re-signed Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota on loan from Saudi Arabia side Al Ettifaq, adding to their attacking options on the right wing.

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Saudi Arabia throw support behind Infantino as criticism continues

Saudi Arabia, the hosts of the 2034 men's World Cup, threw their its ⁠support behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday as he continues to face criticism over the collapse of the ‌governing body's controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.

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Ollie Watkins reportedly on verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal

Ollie Watkins is reportedly on the verge of leaving Aston Villa for Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.

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Who stands in the way of Mamelodi Sundowns and a meeting with Paris St-Germain?

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on September 19 as they look to progress to the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

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Tijjani Reijnders reportedly leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has arrived in Saudi Arabia after completing a move from Manchester City to Al Qadsiah on a contract running until 2031, a club official told AFP on Wednesday.

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Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Marino Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli ⁠have appointed Marino Pusic as their ‌new coach to replace Matthias ‌Jaissle, who left ‌to take charge of ‌Newcastle United, the Asian ‌champions said on Thursday.

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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Hoek on 'un-Dutch' World Cup exit & who should replace Koeman

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.

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Saudi federation president Al-Misehal stands down after World Cup exit

Saudi Arabia football federation president Yasser Al-Misehal resigned ⁠from his post on Sunday as a result of the national team's early ‌exit from the World Cup.

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COLUMN: Frans Hoek on the Netherlands' World Cup so far & how to handle penalty shootouts

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.

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Cape Verde qualify for knockout stages after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia

Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup (WC) in their first-ever appearance at the finals after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia ensured the Blue Sharks secured second place in Group H.

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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek dissects Dutch demolition of Sweden

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.

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Uruguay coach Bielsa: 'We deserved to win' against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday ⁠after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won.

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De la Fuente says people who doubted Spain are 'crazy' after big win over Saudi Arabia

Spain faced plenty of scrutiny and criticism after a disappointing start to their World ⁠Cup campaign, but following a resounding win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, manager Luis de la Fuente said people were crazy to question ‌his side.

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Saudi Arabia coach proud of players after Spain drubbing, tells critics to be realistic

Saudi Arabia's defensive strategy fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block ⁠with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his team's lack of steel around their penalty area after ‌Sunday's 4-0 World Cup defeat.

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How Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal helped a rampant Spain ease past Saudi Arabia

Under normal circumstances, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be given much of a chance of springing an upset against one of the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, Spain.

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Lamine and Oyarzabal lead first-half blitz as Spain smash Saudis for first win

Spain laid down a marker in their pursuit of the FIFA World Cup crown by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, stretching their unbeaten run to 12 matches (W8, D4). 

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De la Fuente says Spain will 'perform very differently' for Saudi Arabia matchup

Spain faced scrutiny after an uninspiring scoreless draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, ⁠and while manager Luis de la Fuente said his side lives in a bubble, they are spurred on by the criticism ahead of their game with ‌Saudi Arabia.

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Spain star Lamine Yamal says he still needs time to get fully fit as he continues recovery

Spain winger Lamine Yamal said on Friday he is not yet ready ⁠to play a full match at the World Cup as he continues his carefully managed return from a ‌hamstring injury, though the 18-year-old remains available for limited minutes in Sunday's game against ‌Saudi Arabia.