In the realm of football, few names resonate as profoundly as Cristiano Ronaldo. His exploits on the field have earned him adoration and acclaim, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. Yet, even legends encounter moments of adversity, as was evident in a recent Saudi Super Cup semifinal clash that unfolded in Abu Dhabi. In a match brimming with tension and intensity, Ronaldo found himself at the center of a contentious incident that marred an otherwise enthralling
After Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Hilal reportedly submitted a world-record bid of over $332 million for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappe, the French Superstar broke his silence following a tweet from NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Al Hilal you can take me. I look like Kylian Mbappe,’ Antetokounmpo tweeted in jest. This in turn drew a response from Mbappe, who posted a series of laughing emojis. Mbappe has not been included in Paris St Germain’s squad for their Asian pre-season tour
Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly is joining Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Sunday. “We’ll continue to make history together,” Al-Hilal wrote on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly. Koulibaly scored two goals in 32 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea after joining them from Napoli last July. The 32-year-old is the second player moving to Al-Hilal from the English Premier League after Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday. The Saudi Pro league
Nigeria star Odion Ighalo scored four goals as title holders Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia blitzed Qatar's Al Duhail 7-0 on Sunday to reach the AFC Champions League final. Former Manchester United and Watford striker Ighalo scored his first goal inside 90 seconds to set Al Hilal on the way to the final against Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds where they will seek a record-extending fifth trophy. Mali attacker Moussa Merega also scored two as Al Duhail coach, former Argentina star Hernan Crespo, was
The FIFA Club World Cup is back again with its next edition and Qatar will be hosting this prestigious tournament in 2019. A tournament that sees all the best clubs around the world fight it out for the much-coveted title along with a team from its host nation, the FIFA Club World Cup is one of the most recognized football tournaments in the world. Real Madrid holds the record for most victories, winning the competition four times. Teams from Spain have won the