Colombia defeated Saudi Arabia 0-1 in Friendlies. The fixture is part of the Friendlies 1 stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. J. Barcelo officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Saudi Arabia vs Colombia meeting in Friendlies with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Saudi Arabia and Colombia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Colombia defeated Saudi Arabia 0-1 in Friendlies. The fixture is part of the Friendlies 1 stage in the 2022 season. The match was played at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. J. Barcelo officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Saudi Arabia vs Colombia meeting in Friendlies with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Saudi Arabia and Colombia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Al-Hilal have seen a second offer rejected (Picture: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) Galatasaray have turned down a staggering offer from Saudi Arabia for Arsenal transfer target Victor Osimhen. The Gunners are intent on making further additions to their title-winning squad before the summer transfer window closes. Despite efforts from Mikel Arteta, Arsenal look set to miss out on Julian Alvarez who remains determined to join Barcelona if he is to leave Atletico Madrid this summer. Last week, Osimhen emerged as another option on Arsenal’s radar. The Nigeria international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, admired by Manchester United over the years having come close to joining Chelsea in 2024. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The 27-year-old has just begun his third season in Turkey with Arsenal enquiring into his availability during talks with Galatasaray over possible moves for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal’s interest is not thought to have progressed any further at this stage with Saudi side Al-Hilal making the biggest move for the striker so far. The Saudi side have already made a verbal offer of €130million (£112m), ready to pay Osimhen an astronomical €50m (£42.7m) a year. Galatasaray responded by telling Al-Hilal they have no intention of selling their prized asset, but the Saudi side remain undeterred. Arsenal held talks over a move last week (Picture: Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images) According to Türkiye Gazetesi, Al-Hilal have now increased their offer to a huge €150m (£128m). Gala president Dursan Ozebek however has ‘categorically rejected’ the offer, once again informing the Saudi club they are not interested in selling. The report adds that Osimhen has indicated money is not a priority for him when it comes to deciding his future. Reports elsewhere in Turkey have suggested Osimhen would be open to a move to Arsenal. Osimhen has long been linked withamove to the Premier League (Picture: Burak Basturk / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images) In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel claimed Osimhen was keen to join a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was involved in Chelsea’s failed bid to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
With Cristiano Ronaldo set to compete in his third edition, Al Nassr's 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite roadmap, with their respective rivals and dates, has been unveiled. Cristiano Ronaldo has made the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite one of his defining targets in what could potentially be his final season as a professional soccer player. With the Portuguese icon still awaiting his official season debut, the continental roadmap has officially been set after Al Nassr learned their group stage opponents and fixture schedule. After missing out on the tournament last season due to a third-place finish in 2024-25, Al Nassr are back in Asia’s flagship club competition. While they competed in the AFC Champions League Two last term, where they finished as runners-up, capturing the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title punched their ticket straight to the top tier. The draw for the expanded 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite took place on Tuesday, August 18, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al Nassr’s path was detailed alongside three other Saudi Arabian representatives in the competition: Al Hilal, Al Qadsiah, and reigning back-to-back champions Al Ahli. This campaign marks the first edition featuring 32 clubs across the Asian continent. The AFC adopted a single-league format similar to the UEFA Champions League for the opening phase, with every participating club playing eight matches against eight different opponents while competing in a unified standings table. A moment where paths are mapped with the essence of hope and desire! #ACLElite League Stage is set in stone! pic.twitter.com/0ZvNcgOp9o— #ACLElite | #ACLTwo (@TheAFCCL) August 18, 2026 Once the eight-match league phase concludes, the top eight teams in the overall standings will advance to a two-legged round of 16 set for March 1 to 17, 2027. From the quarterfinals onward, the tournament transitions to a centralized knockout stage hosted in Saudi Arabia between April 23 and May 1, 2027. Following Tuesday’s King’s Cup victory against Al Diriyah, Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou addressed the continental draw: “I watched the AFC Champions League draw, but we had a difficult match. If we hadn’t done what was required, we would have been knocked out of the King’s Cup. From tomorrow, we’ll start planning for the AFC Champions League, but my priority right now is the match against Al Riyadh (on Friday).” When is Al Nassr’s debut in the AFC Champions League? Since joining Al Nassr in December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo has competed in two AFC Champions League campaigns, suffering a quarterfinal exit against Al Ain in 2022-23 and a semifinal heartbreak against Kawasaki Frontale in 2024-25. The 2026-27 tournament marks his third run leading the Saudi club, with attention now focused on their opener. Al Nassr will kick off Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite against UAE side Al Ain FC on Tuesday, September 15, at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The Saudi club hold a 2-3 all-time record against Al Ain, giving Ronaldo and company an early chance to level the head-to-head series. Al Nassr’s complete AFC Champions League Elite schedule With four home fixtures at Al Awwal Park and four away trips, Ronaldo’s full schedule for the AFC Champions League Elite league stage breaks down as follows: Matchday 1: Al Ain FC (UAE) vs. Al Nassr — Tuesday, September 15, 2026.Matchday 2: Al Nassr vs. PFC Neftchi (UZB) — Monday, October 12, 2026.Matchday 3: Al Nassr vs. Al Wasl FC (UAE) — Monday, October 26, 2026.Matchday 4: Pakhtakor (UZB) vs. Al Nassr — Monday, November 2, 2026.Matchday 5:Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd SC (QAT) — Tuesday, November 24, 2026.Matchday 6: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) vs. Al Nassr — Tuesday, December 8, 2026.Matchday 7: Al Nassr vs. Al Shamal SC (QAT) — Monday, February 8, 2027.Matchday 8: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) vs. Al Nassr — Monday, February 15, 2027.
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Cristiano Ronaldo could suffer a major blow in the Saudi Pro league as the conditions for an eventual departure of Karim Benzema from Al Hilal following the substitution drama have reportedly emerged. Cristiano Ronaldo has served as the marquee face of the Saudi Pro League since his arrival in 2022, playing a pivotal role in elevating the league’s global profile to attract star power, with Karim Benzema standing as one of his most prominent acquisitions. However, following recent sideline friction over a match substitution, reports indicate that conditions surrounding Benzema‘s potential exit from Al Hilal have intensified dramatically. Benzema departed Real Madrid in 2023 shortly after winning the Ballon d’Or, joining Al Ittihad where he eventually captured the Saudi Pro League title. However, contractual friction led the French forward to leave Al Ittihad and complete a blockbuster transfer to Al Hilal in February 2026 on one of the most lucrative deals in modern sports. Tension has been mounting ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Spanish outlet Diario AS reporting that Benzema is no longer viewed as central to manager Simone Inzaghi’s tactical plans. Under these circumstances, the club’s leadership favors brokering an exit, creating a delicate stalemate between the player and decision-makers. During Al Hilal‘s Saudi Pro League opener against Al Faisaly on Friday, August 14, Benzema opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. However, with the match hanging in the balance at 3-2 in the second half, Inzaghi opted to substitute the French striker in the 70th minute for Mohamed Kader Meite, a move that clearly frustrated the veteran forward. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🎥 #شاهد :غضب كريم بنزيما بعد استبداله 😨😨😨😨😨 pic.twitter.com/Ov2fBR0c6B— أخبار الهلال (@hilalstuff) August 14, 2026 Benzema voiced his frustration while walking off the pitch, confronting one of Inzaghi’s assistant coaches on the touchline. The fallout was immediate, as Benzema was subsequently dropped to the bench for the following King’s Cup fixture against Al Raed, logging just 25 minutes as a 65th-minute substitute. While relations between the manager and star player remain frayed, Diario AS reports that Benzema’s camp has maintained he has no intention of walking away from Al Hilal during the summer 2026 transfer window, intending to honor his contract through June 2027. Benzema’s departure conditions rise On Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Benzema ranked eighth overall with $104 million in total earnings ($100M salary, $4M endorsements), making him the third-highest-paid soccer player behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. That massive compensation package remains the primary obstacle to a departure, unless Al Hilal agree to pay out the final year of his deal. According to Saudi outlet Al Arriyadiyah, Al Hilal terminating Benzema’s contract hinges directly on securing a replacement striker. With Malcom and Joao Cancelo linked with exits and Darwin Nunez out of Inzaghi’s plans, Al Hilal face a foreign-player roster crunch while searching for an elite center forward suited to Inzaghi’s system. Reports out of Saudi Arabia have linked Al Hilal to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as potential replacements to lead the front line. However, no formal bids have materialized for either target. Al Hilal remain active in their pursuit of a marquee striker to lead the squad for the upcoming campaign, effectively phasing Benzema out of their medium-to-long-term plans. Yet until a definitive resolution is reached, the 38-year-old forward remains the second highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his defensive options following Djed Spence’s departure. Spence completed a permanent move to Inter Milan this weekend, leaving Pedro Porro as Tottenham’s only recognised senior right-back. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source […] The post Tottenham target full-back from London rivals to replace Djed Spence appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, when they visit Al Diriyah for the Round of 32 in the 2026-27 King’s Cup at Al Awwal Park. However, the Portuguese star’s presence remains to be a major question as he has recently returned to the training sessions alongside his teammates. The icon’s 2026-27 international campaign with Portugal following the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 24, when they host Wales for Matchday 1 of the of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The forward’s last World Cup game came on July 6th, where Spain beat the Selecao in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 win. In the 2025-26 season, the Portuguese icon scored 30 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers and 3 in the 2026 World Cup for Portugal, with his personal account in 976 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring a goal. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026-27 could be his final season as a professional soccer player, prompting questions on what trophies could he still lift both with Al Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo dropped one of the biggest bombshells in recent soccer history, signaling that the 2026-27 campaign could be his final season as a professional player. With the new season getting underway, the Portuguese superstar will be looking to make his prospective last year count by securing as much silverware as possible with Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. In an interview with Vogue magazine released on Sunday, Ronaldo offered a direct update regarding his playing future: “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy. I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.“ The legendary forward also noted that he wants to “have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel,” and enjoy the rewards of his legendary career. In the meantime, this final lap presents one last opportunity to expand his trophy collection before he decides to officially hang up his boots. Ronaldo to hunt Al Nassr success After ending their trophy drought last season, Al Nassr are set to make another major push for the Saudi Pro League title. Ronaldo captured the crown under former manager Jorge Jesus, marking Al Nassr’s first league championship since 2019, and with new manager Ange Postecoglou now in charge, the domestic title stands as one of the premier targets on the calendar leading up to the final matchday on May 29, 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) Another trophy Al Nassr will be chasing is the King’s Cup, Saudi Arabia’s premier domestic cup tournament. Ronaldo’s side will face Al Draih in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 18, and while his participation remains unconfirmed, fans hope the Portuguese icon returns to the pitch to help secure passage to the next round ahead of the May 2027 final. Thanks to their strong domestic performance last season, Al Nassr have also qualified for the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup, with the semifinals and final scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Ronaldo’s club will compete alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood for the title, a tournament Ronaldo has featured in four times previously, suffering two semifinal eliminations and two final defeats. Finally, Al Nassr’s ultimate crowning objective for the 2026-27 campaign is the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier club competition. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top continental tournament last year, but after finishing atop the SPL table, winning an inaugural Asian continental title remains the defining goal for Al Nassr, whose best historical finish was a runner-up performance in 1996. Ronaldo and the chance for one more title with Portugal Despite producing generations of legendary talent like Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta, Portugal captured their first senior international trophies during the Cristiano Ronaldo era, raising their overall count to three. While Ronaldo would miss the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland if he retires at the end of the season, he still has an opportunity to lift one final trophy with the Selecao. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal are set to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Drawn into Group A in League A, the Selecao will play three home and three away matches against Denmark, Norway, and Wales. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) During an extended international window spanning late September and early October, Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before traveling to face Norway on September 27
Aston Villa hitman Ollie Watkins has given the OK to a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, who will now speak with Villa. The post Aston Villa Star ‘Has Given The OK’ To Saudi Arabia Move appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
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Al-Hilal have seen a second offer rejected (Picture: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images) Galatasaray have turned down a staggering offer from Saudi Arabia for Arsenal transfer target Victor Osimhen. The Gunners are intent on making further additions to their title-winning squad before the summer transfer window closes. Despite efforts from Mikel Arteta, Arsenal look set to miss out on Julian Alvarez who remains determined to join Barcelona if he is to leave Atletico Madrid this summer. Last week, Osimhen emerged as another option on Arsenal’s radar. The Nigeria international has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, admired by Manchester United over the years having come close to joining Chelsea in 2024. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. The 27-year-old has just begun his third season in Turkey with Arsenal enquiring into his availability during talks with Galatasaray over possible moves for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Arsenal’s interest is not thought to have progressed any further at this stage with Saudi side Al-Hilal making the biggest move for the striker so far. The Saudi side have already made a verbal offer of €130million (£112m), ready to pay Osimhen an astronomical €50m (£42.7m) a year. Galatasaray responded by telling Al-Hilal they have no intention of selling their prized asset, but the Saudi side remain undeterred. Arsenal held talks over a move last week (Picture: Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images) According to Türkiye Gazetesi, Al-Hilal have now increased their offer to a huge €150m (£128m). Gala president Dursan Ozebek however has ‘categorically rejected’ the offer, once again informing the Saudi club they are not interested in selling. The report adds that Osimhen has indicated money is not a priority for him when it comes to deciding his future. Reports elsewhere in Turkey have suggested Osimhen would be open to a move to Arsenal. Osimhen has long been linked withamove to the Premier League (Picture: Burak Basturk / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images) In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel claimed Osimhen was keen to join a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was involved in Chelsea’s failed bid to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
With Cristiano Ronaldo set to compete in his third edition, Al Nassr's 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite roadmap, with their respective rivals and dates, has been unveiled. Cristiano Ronaldo has made the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite one of his defining targets in what could potentially be his final season as a professional soccer player. With the Portuguese icon still awaiting his official season debut, the continental roadmap has officially been set after Al Nassr learned their group stage opponents and fixture schedule. After missing out on the tournament last season due to a third-place finish in 2024-25, Al Nassr are back in Asia’s flagship club competition. While they competed in the AFC Champions League Two last term, where they finished as runners-up, capturing the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title punched their ticket straight to the top tier. The draw for the expanded 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite took place on Tuesday, August 18, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al Nassr’s path was detailed alongside three other Saudi Arabian representatives in the competition: Al Hilal, Al Qadsiah, and reigning back-to-back champions Al Ahli. This campaign marks the first edition featuring 32 clubs across the Asian continent. The AFC adopted a single-league format similar to the UEFA Champions League for the opening phase, with every participating club playing eight matches against eight different opponents while competing in a unified standings table. A moment where paths are mapped with the essence of hope and desire! #ACLElite League Stage is set in stone! pic.twitter.com/0ZvNcgOp9o— #ACLElite | #ACLTwo (@TheAFCCL) August 18, 2026 Once the eight-match league phase concludes, the top eight teams in the overall standings will advance to a two-legged round of 16 set for March 1 to 17, 2027. From the quarterfinals onward, the tournament transitions to a centralized knockout stage hosted in Saudi Arabia between April 23 and May 1, 2027. Following Tuesday’s King’s Cup victory against Al Diriyah, Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou addressed the continental draw: “I watched the AFC Champions League draw, but we had a difficult match. If we hadn’t done what was required, we would have been knocked out of the King’s Cup. From tomorrow, we’ll start planning for the AFC Champions League, but my priority right now is the match against Al Riyadh (on Friday).” When is Al Nassr’s debut in the AFC Champions League? Since joining Al Nassr in December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo has competed in two AFC Champions League campaigns, suffering a quarterfinal exit against Al Ain in 2022-23 and a semifinal heartbreak against Kawasaki Frontale in 2024-25. The 2026-27 tournament marks his third run leading the Saudi club, with attention now focused on their opener. Al Nassr will kick off Matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite against UAE side Al Ain FC on Tuesday, September 15, at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The Saudi club hold a 2-3 all-time record against Al Ain, giving Ronaldo and company an early chance to level the head-to-head series. Al Nassr’s complete AFC Champions League Elite schedule With four home fixtures at Al Awwal Park and four away trips, Ronaldo’s full schedule for the AFC Champions League Elite league stage breaks down as follows: Matchday 1: Al Ain FC (UAE) vs. Al Nassr — Tuesday, September 15, 2026.Matchday 2: Al Nassr vs. PFC Neftchi (UZB) — Monday, October 12, 2026.Matchday 3: Al Nassr vs. Al Wasl FC (UAE) — Monday, October 26, 2026.Matchday 4: Pakhtakor (UZB) vs. Al Nassr — Monday, November 2, 2026.Matchday 5:Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd SC (QAT) — Tuesday, November 24, 2026.Matchday 6: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) vs. Al Nassr — Tuesday, December 8, 2026.Matchday 7: Al Nassr vs. Al Shamal SC (QAT) — Monday, February 8, 2027.Matchday 8: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) vs. Al Nassr — Monday, February 15, 2027.
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Daniel Munoz has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace this summer. According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, Crystal Palace are prepared to sell the 30-year-old full-back this summer, and they will demand a fee of £25 million. Daniel Munoz could leave Crystal Palace Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are interested in the Colombian […] The post Tottenham and Everton handed chance to sign £25m Premier League wide player appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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Cristiano Ronaldo could suffer a major blow in the Saudi Pro league as the conditions for an eventual departure of Karim Benzema from Al Hilal following the substitution drama have reportedly emerged. Cristiano Ronaldo has served as the marquee face of the Saudi Pro League since his arrival in 2022, playing a pivotal role in elevating the league’s global profile to attract star power, with Karim Benzema standing as one of his most prominent acquisitions. However, following recent sideline friction over a match substitution, reports indicate that conditions surrounding Benzema‘s potential exit from Al Hilal have intensified dramatically. Benzema departed Real Madrid in 2023 shortly after winning the Ballon d’Or, joining Al Ittihad where he eventually captured the Saudi Pro League title. However, contractual friction led the French forward to leave Al Ittihad and complete a blockbuster transfer to Al Hilal in February 2026 on one of the most lucrative deals in modern sports. Tension has been mounting ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, with Spanish outlet Diario AS reporting that Benzema is no longer viewed as central to manager Simone Inzaghi’s tactical plans. Under these circumstances, the club’s leadership favors brokering an exit, creating a delicate stalemate between the player and decision-makers. During Al Hilal‘s Saudi Pro League opener against Al Faisaly on Friday, August 14, Benzema opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. However, with the match hanging in the balance at 3-2 in the second half, Inzaghi opted to substitute the French striker in the 70th minute for Mohamed Kader Meite, a move that clearly frustrated the veteran forward. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🎥 #شاهد :غضب كريم بنزيما بعد استبداله 😨😨😨😨😨 pic.twitter.com/Ov2fBR0c6B— أخبار الهلال (@hilalstuff) August 14, 2026 Benzema voiced his frustration while walking off the pitch, confronting one of Inzaghi’s assistant coaches on the touchline. The fallout was immediate, as Benzema was subsequently dropped to the bench for the following King’s Cup fixture against Al Raed, logging just 25 minutes as a 65th-minute substitute. While relations between the manager and star player remain frayed, Diario AS reports that Benzema’s camp has maintained he has no intention of walking away from Al Hilal during the summer 2026 transfer window, intending to honor his contract through June 2027. Benzema’s departure conditions rise On Forbes’ 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Benzema ranked eighth overall with $104 million in total earnings ($100M salary, $4M endorsements), making him the third-highest-paid soccer player behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. That massive compensation package remains the primary obstacle to a departure, unless Al Hilal agree to pay out the final year of his deal. According to Saudi outlet Al Arriyadiyah, Al Hilal terminating Benzema’s contract hinges directly on securing a replacement striker. With Malcom and Joao Cancelo linked with exits and Darwin Nunez out of Inzaghi’s plans, Al Hilal face a foreign-player roster crunch while searching for an elite center forward suited to Inzaghi’s system. Reports out of Saudi Arabia have linked Al Hilal to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins as potential replacements to lead the front line. However, no formal bids have materialized for either target. Al Hilal remain active in their pursuit of a marquee striker to lead the squad for the upcoming campaign, effectively phasing Benzema out of their medium-to-long-term plans. Yet until a definitive resolution is reached, the 38-year-old forward remains the second highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Muñoz as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his defensive options following Djed Spence’s departure. Spence completed a permanent move to Inter Milan this weekend, leaving Pedro Porro as Tottenham’s only recognised senior right-back. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source […] The post Tottenham target full-back from London rivals to replace Djed Spence appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Cristiano Ronaldo's dream to claim the 2026 World Cup with Portugal has begun, currently at the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, when they visit Al Diriyah for the Round of 32 in the 2026-27 King’s Cup at Al Awwal Park. However, the Portuguese star’s presence remains to be a major question as he has recently returned to the training sessions alongside his teammates. The icon’s 2026-27 international campaign with Portugal following the 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, September 24, when they host Wales for Matchday 1 of the of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The forward’s last World Cup game came on July 6th, where Spain beat the Selecao in the Round of 16 with a narrow 1-0 win. In the 2025-26 season, the Portuguese icon scored 30 goals and provided 4 assists in 37 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers and 3 in the 2026 World Cup for Portugal, with his personal account in 976 career goals. Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring a goal. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026-27 could be his final season as a professional soccer player, prompting questions on what trophies could he still lift both with Al Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo dropped one of the biggest bombshells in recent soccer history, signaling that the 2026-27 campaign could be his final season as a professional player. With the new season getting underway, the Portuguese superstar will be looking to make his prospective last year count by securing as much silverware as possible with Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. In an interview with Vogue magazine released on Sunday, Ronaldo offered a direct update regarding his playing future: “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy. I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.“ The legendary forward also noted that he wants to “have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel,” and enjoy the rewards of his legendary career. In the meantime, this final lap presents one last opportunity to expand his trophy collection before he decides to officially hang up his boots. Ronaldo to hunt Al Nassr success After ending their trophy drought last season, Al Nassr are set to make another major push for the Saudi Pro League title. Ronaldo captured the crown under former manager Jorge Jesus, marking Al Nassr’s first league championship since 2019, and with new manager Ange Postecoglou now in charge, the domestic title stands as one of the premier targets on the calendar leading up to the final matchday on May 29, 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) Another trophy Al Nassr will be chasing is the King’s Cup, Saudi Arabia’s premier domestic cup tournament. Ronaldo’s side will face Al Draih in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 18, and while his participation remains unconfirmed, fans hope the Portuguese icon returns to the pitch to help secure passage to the next round ahead of the May 2027 final. Thanks to their strong domestic performance last season, Al Nassr have also qualified for the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup, with the semifinals and final scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Ronaldo’s club will compete alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood for the title, a tournament Ronaldo has featured in four times previously, suffering two semifinal eliminations and two final defeats. Finally, Al Nassr’s ultimate crowning objective for the 2026-27 campaign is the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier club competition. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top continental tournament last year, but after finishing atop the SPL table, winning an inaugural Asian continental title remains the defining goal for Al Nassr, whose best historical finish was a runner-up performance in 1996. Ronaldo and the chance for one more title with Portugal Despite producing generations of legendary talent like Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta, Portugal captured their first senior international trophies during the Cristiano Ronaldo era, raising their overall count to three. While Ronaldo would miss the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland if he retires at the end of the season, he still has an opportunity to lift one final trophy with the Selecao. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal are set to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Drawn into Group A in League A, the Selecao will play three home and three away matches against Denmark, Norway, and Wales. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) During an extended international window spanning late September and early October, Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before traveling to face Norway on September 27
Aston Villa hitman Ollie Watkins has given the OK to a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, who will now speak with Villa. The post Aston Villa Star ‘Has Given The OK’ To Saudi Arabia Move appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave a lasting legacy on football, and it looks like he has one last season to cap off a stunning career. The post ‘This is probably my last year of football’ – Ronaldo makes another retirement hint appeared first on SoccerNews.
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