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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Loses 4-3 in Preseason Saudi Tour

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami loses 4-3 to Al-Hilal in their Saudi Arabia tour kickoff. Despite a goal from Messi, Al-Hilal clinched victory in the 88th minute.

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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: 'The Last Dance' confirmed for February clash

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could share a pitch for the final time as Al-Nassr take on Inter Miami

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Messi, Ronaldo to face each other again as Inter Miami agree to play 2 matches in Saudi

Inter Miami to face Messi, Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: Inter Miami will play Al-Hilal and Al Nassr in the Riyadh Season Cup, with Messi and Ronaldo widely considered two of the greatest players of all-time. Inter Miami said Messi's teams have won 16 of 35 matches vs. Ronaldo's teams, with…

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Saudi Pro League would be ‘very happy to welcome Messi’, says Emenalo

The Saudi Pro League’s sporting director has declared that any superstar player, including Lionel Messi, is welcome in the country

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Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi

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Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi, Messi' as Al-Nassr lose 0-3 to Al-Hilal in Riyadh derby

NEW DELHI: Al-Hilal emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in a heated Riyadh Derby at the King Fahd International Stadium. The match, marked by lively chants of "Messi, Messi, Messi!" from the jubilant Al-Hilal fans, showcased the dominance of the Saudi Pro League team over…

The Times of India

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi, Messi' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia has increased the level of soccer in the country. Despite Al-Nassr's 3-0 loss to Al-Hilal, Ronaldo's presence is still felt; fans cheered him on and parents pointed him out to their kids.

The Hindu

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo visits his own CR7 museum and waxwork in Saudi Arabia

The Portuguese has posed alongside a new wax figure in Riyadh after the opening of a new space showcasing his football story

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Newcastle United WILL look to Saudi Arabia for players in January, and here’s is why

The Premier League stakeholders vote is a lifeline that could save Eddie Howe’s injury headaches and possibly Newcastle’s season

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Ban on loans between associated clubs rejected after failing to reach majority

The proposal came after Saudi links in Rúben Neves’ loan to Newcastle while the long-awaited financial redistribution deal with EFL remained unresolved

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Victor Osimhen issues two Premier League sides come-and-get-me-plea - after admitting he turned down 'huge' summer move

Victor Osimhen has long been touted for a move by Premier League sides, and two clubs have now been given an upper hand

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The issues facing injury-hit Newcastle heading into testing end to year

The Magpies were without 11 senior players for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth

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Newcastle United are proceeding with controversial transfer as Sandro Tonali cover – with rivals enraged: report

Newcastle United are looking to make a move that will annoy rival fans, as they seek a replacement for the banned Sandro Tonali

The Hindu

What’s next in the Kylian Mbappe-PSG-Real Madrid soap opera?

With the French superstar emerging largely unscathed from a contract stand-off with the Paris club, he appears to have his destiny in his hands. The saga may end in January, when potential free agents can sign pre-contracts with new clubs. But matters are still far from straightforward

Evening Standard

Neymar speaks out after suffering fourth major career injury: 'This is the worst'

ACL injury suffered on Brazil duty will keep Al Hilal forward Neymar out for a number of months

Zenger

Messi Meets America: Behind The Scenes Of His MLS Journey

Apple TV+ documentary showcases Lionel Messi's impact on Inter Miami and the North American soccer scene.

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Asian Football Confederation may be sued for allowing multi-club ownership

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is facing a potential legal challenge after seemingly ignoring its own regulations on multi-club ownership to allow three clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to take part in the Asian Champions League

The Independent UK

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides

The Saudi-Pro League spent more than all but one of Europe’s top leagues

Evening Standard

Saudi transfer window closes as total spending rises above £800m mark

Neymar and Karim Benzema among the high-profile stars to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Gulf state after a huge shift in the power dynamic of football finance

Fortune

Saudi Arabia has so much money to spend on sports no one else can compete, says one of world’s most popular athletes

The oil-rich nation is investing billions in sports—which includes splashing out on huge salaries for some of the world’s most famous athletes.

Evening Standard

Marco Silva makes frank Fulham transfer admission after Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joao Palhinha bids

Both Aleksandar Mitrovic and Joao Palhinha have been in high demand this summer — as well as the Fulham manager himself

Evening Standard

Fulham: Marco Silva offers Aleksandar Mitrovic update and confirms transfer plan

Whites boss is leaving ongoing striker saga to Craven Cottage hierarchy as he targets new wingers and full-backs before the September 1 deadline

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Saudi Arabia in talks with UEFA over groundbreaking Champions League 'wildcard' addition

Saudi Arabia want in on the UEFA Champions League – well, it worked for Australia entering Eurovision, didn't it?

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