Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard has suggested his side’s shock victory over Argentina this week could help the Middle Eastern nation’s bid to jointly host the 2030 World Cup.Saudi Arabia will face Poland on Saturday, knowing another three points would put them into the last 16 of this edition against the odds after their stunning come-from-behind 2-1 win over Lionel Messi’s sid...Full Story »

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Saudi Arabia put together one of the greatest World Cup shockers of all time when they beat Lionel Messi and co 2-1 in the group stage. Saudi Arabian fans erupted into wild celebrations after the win over Argentina One Saudi Arabian fan went so crazy he ripped a door off its hinges Saudi have sprung the biggest shock fo the World Cup so far Credit: PA Messi opened the scoring after just 10 m...Full Story »

Lionel Messi said Argentina have "no excuses" for their astonishing 2-1 defeat to lowly Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time. The South Americans came to Qatar on a 36-match unbeaten run stretching back to 2019, and were considered by many to be the tournament favourites. But they got off to a disastrous start when the Saudis(opens in new tab), ranked 51s...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia head coach Herve Renard said the stars aligned in a “completely crazy” comeback win against Argentina that goes down as one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever.Few expected anything other than a Lionel Messi-inspired cakewalk at the Lusail Stadium, where the 35-year-old’s early penalty only furthered that feeling.Argentina went on to have three goals disallowed fo...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

Busquets draws Saudi interest but prefers MLS Two clubs in Saudi Arabia are tracking Barcelona veteran Sergio Busquets, claims Ekrem Konur. However, the midfielder would rather play in MLS. Busquets is widely expected to leave the Blaugrana soon as they continue to embrace youth. LAFC to renegotiate Tello contract MLS champions LAFC announced a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, including ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO "didn't reject" a summer transfer to Al-Hilal, according to the club's president. And he revealed the two parties were heading into the final stages of negotiations before the mega-money move collapsed. Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a summer transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal But Fahad ben Nafel insisted it was not Ronaldo who pulled the plug. Instead, he claimed a...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to secure a move away from Manchester United in the summer, but he is expected to attract more interest from Saudi Arabia. WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made it clear that he wanted out of Old Trafford during the last transfer window, but links to leading clubs in Europe – such as Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Roma – delivered no deal befor...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to turn down a highly lucrative offer to leave Manchester United for Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN. An unnamed Saudi Arabian club have made a €30 million bid to sign Ronaldo from United while giving the Portugal captain the chance to become the world's highest-paid player by offering him €275m in wages for the next two seasons. Ronaldo, 37, has a c...Full Story »

Lionel Messi travelled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday to take part in an event with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia. There, he was received by Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister for Tourism, who received him with great hospitality. The meeting, according to reports in France, could be due to a new position for the Argentinean: as a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia. Messi was accompani...Full Story »

Eden Hazard is set to be pursued by Newcastle United as their new owners look to add superstar quality to their struggling side, according to reports. The Magpies were taken over by the Saudi Public Investment Fund earlier this month which saw the club instantly become the wealthiest in England. And the Newcastle hierarchy appear to be wasting no time in trying to get the club to the top, havi...Full Story »

Newcastle lost their first match under their new ownership as Tottenham won 3-2 away from home, and the defeat highlighted at least four areas that must be improved, as the Saudi bosses eagerly anticipate their first transfer window. Newcastle had their special day spoiled by Tottenham, as the visitors ran out 3-2 winners in front of the new Saudi owners, who watched their side play for the ver...Full Story »

Newcastle United fans have been catapulted into dreamland after their newfound takeover on Thursday evening - with reports that their new owners are looking to sign five new players in January to boost the Magpies' season and potentially begin a new trophy-laden era at the club. Newcastle have yet to experience a Premier League title win and have been caught up at the wrong end of the table for...Full Story »

A Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United has been completed with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) buying the Premier League club in a deal worth just over £300 million. Newcastle have not been English champions since 1927 and have not won any domestic silverware since 1955, and fans believe this takeover will move them out of mediocrity. In seven games this Premier League season, ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are eyeing PSG midfielder Pablo Sarabia. Sarabia is being viewed by Atletico as a replacement for Saul Niguez. PSG need to lighten their squad due to an influx of new players this summer, so they are open to loaning out players that will be more on the fringes this season, such as Sarabia. Marca says with not long left in the current transfer window, however, time could be a...Full Story »