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Al-Nassr lead the way as Saudi teams score big in global football social media rankings

daniel.fountain — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:09:12 +0000

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Thu, 2025-06-12 01:04

RIYADH: Saudi clubs made a strong impression in the latest global social media rankings for football teams, with Al-Nassr confirmed as the most-followed Arab club worldwide.

In a report published on Wednesday by the Football Observatory, a research group within the International Centre for Sports Studies, Al-Nassr, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League this season, ranked 16th globally in terms of followers, having amassed more than 62 million across platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

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Saudi national team arrives in Los Angeles ahead of CONCACAF Gold Cup debut

daniel.fountain — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:40:24 +0000

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Wed, 2025-06-11 23:36

LOS ANGELES: The Saudi national football team touched down in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning ahead of their participation in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which kicks off on June 14 across the US.

The Green Falcons arrived at LAX International Airport from Jeddah and will hold their pre-tournament training camp in San Diego.

Their opening group stage match is set for Sunday against Haiti at Snapdragon Stadium.

The team was received at LAX by the Kingdom’s Consul General in Los Angeles, Bandar Al-Zaid.

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�� coach Herve Renard confident ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia

daniel.fountain — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:35:50 +0000

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Mon, 2025-06-09 21:34

JEDDAH: On the eve of ��’s crucial closing match against Australia in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers, head coach Herve Renard expressed confidence in the readiness of his squad and stressed the importance of victory, despite the heavy odds against securing automatic qualification for the finals in North America next year.

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Free entry for fans as �� face crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia

daniel.fountain — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:24:16 +0000

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Sun, 2025-06-08 20:19

RIYADH: Fans will be granted free entry to Al-Inma Stadium on Tuesday as �� take on Australia in a must-win World Cup qualifier, the Saudi Football Federation announced on Sunday.

The final match of the third round of Asia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be staged in Jeddah, with more than 60,000 supporters expected at the stadium.

The federation’s decision to open the gates free of charge was confirmed via the national team’s fan council on social media platform X, citing “appreciation of the support from the nation’s fans.”

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Green Falcons beat Bahrain to set up FIFA World Cup qualifier showdown with Australia

daniel.fountain — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:57:00 +0000

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Thu, 2025-06-05 21:54

RIFFA: �� defeated Bahrain 2-0 in Riffa on Thursday to tee up a showdown with Australia for the second automatic spot in AFC FIFA World Cup qualifying Group C.

With Australia snatching a last-minute victory against already qualified Japan earlier, Herve Renard's men had to win to push the race for second to Tuesday.

The Saudis got off to the perfect start, when on 16 minutes rising star Musab Al Juwayr met captain Salem Al-Dawsari's pinpoint cross to the back post to volley home.

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Al-Hilal sign Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as new coach

Mahad — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:54:29 +0000

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Thu, 2025-06-05 00:53

RIYADH: �� giants Al-Hilal announced on Thursday Simone Inzaghi as their new head coach, replacing Jorge Jesus who was fired last month.

The announcement was made in a video posted on the club’s X account shortly after midnight.

“My name is Simone Inzaghi. And today begins my story with Al-Hilal,” he says at the end of the 40-second clip.

He is shown wearing his customary black suit, tying his shoes, putting on a watch and adjusting his tie.

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Green Falcons finalize preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier

daniel.fountain — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:11:21 +0000

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Tue, 2025-06-03 23:06

DHAHRAN: The ��n national football team concluded a key training session on Tuesday evening as preparations intensify for their upcoming AFC World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

Their crucial qualifier will kick off this Thursday as part of the ninth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Under the guidance of head coach Herve Renard, the Green Falcons trained at Ettifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, with the session featuring warm-ups, passing drills, tactical exercises, and a full-pitch training match between two squads.

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Saudi national team steps up preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier

daniel.fountain — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:51:28 +0000

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Sun, 2025-06-01 23:48

RIYADH: The Saudi national football team resumed training on Sunday evening as preparations intensify for Thursday’s crucial clash against Bahrain in the ninth round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Under the guidance of head coach Herve Renard, the session at Ettifaq Club Stadium featured warm-ups, possession drills, tactical exercises, and stretching routines.

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Green Falcons hold Alkhobar training session in preparation for World Cup qualifiers

bassam.zaazaa — Sat, 31 May 2025 17:17:35 +0000

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KHOBAR: The Saudi national football team held a training session on Saturday in Alkhobar, as they continue preparing for the decisive ninth and 10th rounds of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

French coach Herve Renard supervised the team as they held a light recovery session at the health facilities of the Green Falcons’ base camp, a media statement said.

Injured left back Muteb Al-Harbi continued his rehabilitation program under the medical staff’s supervision, while teammate Mohammed Bakr resumed physical training with the team’s fitness coach.

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Benzema’s double strike gives Al-Ittihad the double

bassam.zaazaa — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:50:49 +0000

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Fri, 2025-05-30 23:46

JEDDAH: Karim Benzema scored twice as Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-1 on Friday to lift the King Cup and complete the double after winning the Saudi Pro League title earlier in May.

At a delighted King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, the Frenchman scored in each half to give the Tigers another trophy to celebrate with their fans. It marked a 10th King Cup triumph for the club to go along with its 10th league success.

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Al-Nassr working on renewing Ronaldo deal, says club chief

rbksa — Fri, 30 May 2025 08:49:37 +0000

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RIYADH: Al-Nassr are negotiating with Cristiano Ronaldo over a contract extension but face competition from a host of clubs eager to sign the five-times Ballon d’Or winner, the Saudi side’s sporting director Fernando Hierro said on Thursday.

Speculation over the 40-year-old Portuguese forward’s future intensified after Al-Nassr’s season-ending match at Al-Fateh on Monday, with Ronaldo posting on social media: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written.”

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Saudi national football team prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

bassam.zaazaa — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:01:26 +0000

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Thu, 2025-05-29 23:58

RIYADH: The Saudi national football team trained on Thursday evening at their preparatory camp in Al-Khobar, as part of the build-up for their crucial ninth and tenth rounds of the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

French coach Herve Renard supervised the training, which was held at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium, a media statement said.

The training session began with warm-up training followed by tactical exercises and a half-field game, before it concluded with stretching routines aimed at muscle recovery and injury prevention.

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‘Al-Ittihad fans will be influential against Al-Qadsiah’ in King Cup final, says Laurent Blanc

bassam.zaazaa — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:58:37 +0000

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Thu, 2025-05-29 18:51

JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad head coach Laurent Blanc confirmed the team’s full readiness, predicting that Al-Ittihad fans will be influential against Al-Qadsiah when they meet on Friday in the King Cup final at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah.

Blanc spoke to the press on Thursday ahead of the King Cup final, saying: “Al-Qadsiah are a strong rival, and I know how dangerous they are. Of course, they have ambitions to win the title. They have distinguished players, and they have speed, but my team are fully prepared for this match and will be ready to fight, enjoy and win.

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Benzema named Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season after Al-Ittihad title triumph

Arbee — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:39:02 +0000

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Thu, 2025-05-29 12:34

JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema was declared the winner of 2024-2025 Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season award after the season’s conclusion on Monday.

According to the league's official X account on Wednesday, the French forward claimed the award after scoring 21 goals and providing nine assists during the Jeddah club’s title-winning campaign.

The award for Best Saudi Player went to Al-Hilal captain Salem Al-Dawsari who enjoyed the most productive season of his career, scoring 15 goals and making 15 assists as his team finished second in the league.

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Al-Ittihad fans attain record-breaking attendance for Roshn Saudi League season

bassam.zaazaa — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:11:02 +0000

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RIYADH: Al-Ittihad supporters have emerged as the most dedicated fans throughout the Roshn Saudi League 2024/2025 season with a total number of 594,326 attendees.

Al-Ahli fans came in second with 354,019 attendees, according to official data released on Wednesday via Saudi Pro League’s Arabic handle on X.

This year’s champions, Al-Ittihad, were the only club where fans passed the half-a-million attendance mark, out of a total number of 2.5 million supporters who attended the whole RSL.

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Al-Nassr lead the way as Saudi teams score big in global football social media rankings

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Green Falcons finalize preparations for Bahrain World Cup qualifier

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Benzema’s double strike gives Al-Ittihad the double

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‘Al-Ittihad fans will be influential against Al-Qadsiah’ in King Cup final, says Laurent Blanc

Benzema named Saudi Pro League’s Player of the Season after Al-Ittihad title triumph

Al-Ittihad fans attain record-breaking attendance for Roshn Saudi League season

�� coach Herve Renard confident ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia

Free entry for fans as �� face crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia