The Harburg Group -- led by American Ben Harburg -- said it had "officially completed the 100 percent acquisition of Al Kholood Club, of the Saudi Pro League, as part of the groundbreaking privatization initiative of Saudi Vision 2030."
Saudi Pro League announces long-term partnership with Maaden
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Pro League (SPL) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) have agreed a long-term strategic partnership, with Maaden named the Official Platinum Partner of the SPL until July 2030. Omar Mugharbel, CEO of SPL, said: “We are proud to welcome Maaden as a long-term partner...Global football stars choose Red Sea destination for holiday
TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA – A few days ago, the Red Sea destination hosted several international football stars from Saudi Pro League teams. Accompanied by their families, the players stayed in the resorts of this distinguished destination, indulging in its charming turquoise waters and vast desert dunes. They also engaged in...Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes
Saudi Pro League sides have shelled out to lure big-name players while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 World Cup, all part of a broader move into global sport. With Roberto Mancini, who guided his native Italy to European Championship glory in 2021, now coach, the Saudis start...Saudi clubs spent $875.4m on new players from June 1- Sept 1, says FIFA
Spending by Saudi Arabian football clubs in the transfer window just closed was second only to that by teams in the English Premier League, said separate reports by FIFA and Deloitte. The sport's world governing body said Saudi Pro League teams had spent $875.4 million on new players from June...
Saudi Arabia’s football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the world's top competitions, chief operating officer Carlo Nohra said. Nohra was speaking at Al-Hilal's unveiling of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who joins Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and a host of other...
Al Hilal wins over Fulham striker Mitrovic for US$64m
Saudi Arabia's football clubs continue to win over global stars with Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic becoming the latest player to join Al Hilal. The club is reported to have negotiated a $64 million deal for the 28-year-old. The Premier League club confirmed the Serbian's departure following Saturday's 3-0 Premier home...Saudi Arabia lures football stars with big money
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Neymar, the kingdom is offering eye-watering salaries to international football stars to bring them over from clubs across Europe.
Saudi League to be broadcast on Fox Sports in USA
The American network will launch the deal with broadcasts of two games on Monday featuring Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Fox's deal was for 100 matches this season and for both English and Spanish language rights. The matches will feature on Fox Sports 2 and Fox Deportes as well as Fox...
Saudi League starts, as world watches after a year of high-profile transfers
The world's biggest oil exporter has thrown hundreds of millions at sports deals including Ronaldo's capture, Formula One in Jeddah and the lucrative LIV Golf tour, drawing frequent claims it is "sportswashing" its human rights record. It is all part of grand plans by the de facto ruler, Crown Prince...Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq hires former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard as coach
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October. Gerrard had previously said he...Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
