Venezuela 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. Daniel Gómez officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Saudi Arabia vs Venezuela 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 Venezuela. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
FriendliesRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Venezuela 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. Daniel Gómez officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Saudi Arabia vs Venezuela 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 Venezuela. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies
Unai Emery hinted heavily that Ollie Watkins had been reluctant to play for Aston Villa as they were hammered by Brighton amid interest in the striker from Al-Hilal.
Villa say they have rejected four offers from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for Watkins, the latest of which is thought to be around £34million, a price the Premier League side will not sell at.
Liverpool are set to send in a new offer for Bradley Barcola, but the Paris Saint-Germain winger has interest from Saudi Arabia. The post Saudi Club Lurk As Liverpool Plot New Offer For Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Despite his trip to Paris and attendance to the Esports World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly expected to feature in Al Nassr's next SPL game on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo made a high-profile appearance in Paris alongside several world leaders and sports executives for a marquee event at the Esports World Cup, briefly casting doubt over his availability for Al Nassr‘s upcoming fixture. However, reports indicate the Portuguese superstar will be back in uniform for the club’s next Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ettifaq. Ronaldo arrived in Paris on Sunday, August 23, to attend the grand finale of the 2026 Esports World Cup. The high-profile gathering featured key political and sporting dignitaries, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Sport. During the event, he also met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron. The quick turn in Paris was part of a pre-arranged schedule stemming from Ronaldo’s role as a Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup. The forward participated in the closing ceremonies, bringing out the trophy and placing it on the main stage to signify the handover for the 2027 edition. Next year’s tournament is slated to return to Riyadh during the summer months, prompting a large contingent of Middle Eastern delegates to attend the Paris event. ذهب يحمل الذهب! 🏆«كرستيانو رونالدو» يدخل حاملًا كأس العالم للرياضات الإلكترونية في الحفل الختامي. pic.twitter.com/Lu0kZgi2WB— ألعاب ثمانية (@thmanyahgaming) August 23, 2026 Ronaldo reportedly available for Al Nassr’s next match The international trip came just two days after Ronaldo made his 2026-27 season debut against Al Riyadh, where he came off the bench in the second half and netted one of his side’s four goals in a 4-0 victory. Despite missing Sunday’s recovery training session, the team expects him to be cleared for match action. According to Al Nassr insider Ali Alabdallh, Ronaldo is scheduled to fly directly from Paris to Dammam on Monday morning. Upon arrival, the striker will link up with his teammates ahead of their Matchday 3 fixture against Al Ettifaq on Tuesday, August 25. Al Nassr currently sit atop the Saudi Pro League standings, tied on points with four other clubs after two consecutive wins but holding the top spot via a plus-seven goal difference. After missing the club’s first two official matches of the season, Ronaldo will aim to build momentum quickly as he continues his pursuit of the 1,000-career-goal milestone.
With Karim Benzema's future still in the air, Cristiano Ronaldo could see SPL rival Al Hilal stregthen their squad with Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. Cristiano Ronaldo has previously voiced his frustration over perceived financial flexibility granted to Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal compared to Al Nassr, and a similar narrative appears to be unfolding once again. While Karim Benzema‘s future remains uncertain, the Riyadh-based powerhouse is reportedly preparing aggressive moves to acquire Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal are actively pursuing signatures for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. Head coach Simone Inzaghi has been refining his squad strategy, awaiting specific roster moves to finalize his push for the attacking duo. Watkins was notably absent from Aston Villa’s season opener against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, failing to make the matchday squad that traveled to the American Express Stadium. Speculation mounted regarding whether the striker requested to sit out while his departure was being negotiated, prompting a cryptic response from manager Unai Emery post-match: “I cannot answer this question. Ollie can.“ Romano reports that Watkins has already agreed to personal terms with Al Hilal. Negotiations now rest between the two clubs to reach a transfer agreement, with the Saudi side preparing an improved proposal after Villa rejected an initial £45 million ($59M USD) bid while searching for a potential replacement. Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal FC and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa. (Pau Barrena & Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli stands as Al Hilal‘s other marquee target. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal are holding out for a transfer fee in the region of £60 million ($78M USD). While no formal agreement has been reached, dialogue remains active, with the Brazilian international reportedly open to making the move to Saudi Arabia. Much like Watkins, Martinelli was omitted from Arsenal’s squad for the FA Community Shield against Manchester City and their Premier League opener against Coventry City. With two weeks remaining before the summer transfer window closes, both forwards appear poised to remain in transfer limbo until deals are finalized. Two key departures to clear foreign player slots Al Hilal have consistently operated as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier financial powerhouses, executing high-profile transfers dating back to Neymar’s landmark arrival in 2023. Unbothered by financial restrictions, the club has already taken steps to clear roster space and international player slots for its incoming targets. The club sealed the permanent transfer of Brazilian winger Malcom to UAE side Al Jazira while organizing a loan move for Darwin Nunez to newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al Diriyah. Beyond slashing the wage bill, those two roster adjustments open up two crucial foreign player spots, allowing Al Hilal to fit both Watkins and Martinelli under league squad limits. @diriyahclub 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/HQvMTCLfrM— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 23, 2026 The primary variable remains Benzema, whose long-term status at the club hangs in the balance. Reports suggest his exit would be triggered if Al Hilal secure a replacement center forward like Watkins. While the French striker remains under contract with Inzaghi’s squad, recent touchline arguments and friction with the technical staff indicate relations remain strained. Al Hilal widen financial gap over Ronaldo and rivals Al Hilal have already established a benchmark during the summer window by securing winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham for €64.5 million ($71M USD). However, landing two established Premier League stars who featured for England and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup would send a massive statement regarding the club’s financial superiority over domestic rivals. Rona
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Unai Emery hinted heavily that Ollie Watkins had been reluctant to play for Aston Villa as they were hammered by Brighton amid interest in the striker from Al-Hilal.
Villa say they have rejected four offers from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for Watkins, the latest of which is thought to be around £34million, a price the Premier League side will not sell at.
Liverpool are set to send in a new offer for Bradley Barcola, but the Paris Saint-Germain winger has interest from Saudi Arabia. The post Saudi Club Lurk As Liverpool Plot New Offer For Target appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Despite his trip to Paris and attendance to the Esports World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly expected to feature in Al Nassr's next SPL game on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo made a high-profile appearance in Paris alongside several world leaders and sports executives for a marquee event at the Esports World Cup, briefly casting doubt over his availability for Al Nassr‘s upcoming fixture. However, reports indicate the Portuguese superstar will be back in uniform for the club’s next Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ettifaq. Ronaldo arrived in Paris on Sunday, August 23, to attend the grand finale of the 2026 Esports World Cup. The high-profile gathering featured key political and sporting dignitaries, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Sport. During the event, he also met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron. The quick turn in Paris was part of a pre-arranged schedule stemming from Ronaldo’s role as a Global Ambassador for the Esports World Cup. The forward participated in the closing ceremonies, bringing out the trophy and placing it on the main stage to signify the handover for the 2027 edition. Next year’s tournament is slated to return to Riyadh during the summer months, prompting a large contingent of Middle Eastern delegates to attend the Paris event. ذهب يحمل الذهب! 🏆«كرستيانو رونالدو» يدخل حاملًا كأس العالم للرياضات الإلكترونية في الحفل الختامي. pic.twitter.com/Lu0kZgi2WB— ألعاب ثمانية (@thmanyahgaming) August 23, 2026 Ronaldo reportedly available for Al Nassr’s next match The international trip came just two days after Ronaldo made his 2026-27 season debut against Al Riyadh, where he came off the bench in the second half and netted one of his side’s four goals in a 4-0 victory. Despite missing Sunday’s recovery training session, the team expects him to be cleared for match action. According to Al Nassr insider Ali Alabdallh, Ronaldo is scheduled to fly directly from Paris to Dammam on Monday morning. Upon arrival, the striker will link up with his teammates ahead of their Matchday 3 fixture against Al Ettifaq on Tuesday, August 25. Al Nassr currently sit atop the Saudi Pro League standings, tied on points with four other clubs after two consecutive wins but holding the top spot via a plus-seven goal difference. After missing the club’s first two official matches of the season, Ronaldo will aim to build momentum quickly as he continues his pursuit of the 1,000-career-goal milestone.
With Karim Benzema's future still in the air, Cristiano Ronaldo could see SPL rival Al Hilal stregthen their squad with Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. Cristiano Ronaldo has previously voiced his frustration over perceived financial flexibility granted to Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal compared to Al Nassr, and a similar narrative appears to be unfolding once again. While Karim Benzema‘s future remains uncertain, the Riyadh-based powerhouse is reportedly preparing aggressive moves to acquire Premier League stars Ollie Watkins and Gabriel Martinelli. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal are actively pursuing signatures for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. Head coach Simone Inzaghi has been refining his squad strategy, awaiting specific roster moves to finalize his push for the attacking duo. Watkins was notably absent from Aston Villa’s season opener against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday, failing to make the matchday squad that traveled to the American Express Stadium. Speculation mounted regarding whether the striker requested to sit out while his departure was being negotiated, prompting a cryptic response from manager Unai Emery post-match: “I cannot answer this question. Ollie can.“ Romano reports that Watkins has already agreed to personal terms with Al Hilal. Negotiations now rest between the two clubs to reach a transfer agreement, with the Saudi side preparing an improved proposal after Villa rejected an initial £45 million ($59M USD) bid while searching for a potential replacement. Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal FC and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa. (Pau Barrena & Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli stands as Al Hilal‘s other marquee target. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal are holding out for a transfer fee in the region of £60 million ($78M USD). While no formal agreement has been reached, dialogue remains active, with the Brazilian international reportedly open to making the move to Saudi Arabia. Much like Watkins, Martinelli was omitted from Arsenal’s squad for the FA Community Shield against Manchester City and their Premier League opener against Coventry City. With two weeks remaining before the summer transfer window closes, both forwards appear poised to remain in transfer limbo until deals are finalized. Two key departures to clear foreign player slots Al Hilal have consistently operated as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier financial powerhouses, executing high-profile transfers dating back to Neymar’s landmark arrival in 2023. Unbothered by financial restrictions, the club has already taken steps to clear roster space and international player slots for its incoming targets. The club sealed the permanent transfer of Brazilian winger Malcom to UAE side Al Jazira while organizing a loan move for Darwin Nunez to newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al Diriyah. Beyond slashing the wage bill, those two roster adjustments open up two crucial foreign player spots, allowing Al Hilal to fit both Watkins and Martinelli under league squad limits. @diriyahclub 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/HQvMTCLfrM— Darwin Núñez (@Darwinn99) August 23, 2026 The primary variable remains Benzema, whose long-term status at the club hangs in the balance. Reports suggest his exit would be triggered if Al Hilal secure a replacement center forward like Watkins. While the French striker remains under contract with Inzaghi’s squad, recent touchline arguments and friction with the technical staff indicate relations remain strained. Al Hilal widen financial gap over Ronaldo and rivals Al Hilal have already established a benchmark during the summer window by securing winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham for €64.5 million ($71M USD). However, landing two established Premier League stars who featured for England and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup would send a massive statement regarding the club’s financial superiority over domestic rivals. Rona
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