Saudi football’s new fault line: when supporters turn on their own players
Artem Bondarenko was subjected to sustained booing by Al Ahli supporters throughout their 5-0 win over Al Riyadh, highlighting the...
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Nigeria midfielder Samson Tijani starts Podbrezova loan spell after Dukla Prague switch
Nigeria midfielder Samson Tijani has joined Slovakian club Podbrezova on loan from Dukla Prague. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder completed the...
Richard Rios says Al-Ittihad’s community spirit made him choose Saudi move
Richard Rios says Al-Ittihad’s identity as “the people’s club” was a major factor in his decision to join from Benfica,...
Barcelona boss Flick backs Raphinha as best attacking option ahead of Valencia
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Raphinha is currently his best option to play as a central striker as his side...
Al-Shabab expect decision on Riyad Mahrez move within 48 hours
Al-Shabab president Abdulaziz Al-Malek says the Saudi Pro League club should know within the next 48 hours whether they will...
French-Malian midfielder M’Paly Sacko joins Sandona after spell without a club
France and Mali midfielder M’Paly Sacko has joined Italian club Sandona, putting an end to his spell without a club....
Ernest Nuamah ends 18-Month goal drought for Lyon
Ernest Nuamah produced a standout performance as Olympique Lyonnais beat AJ Auxerre 3-1 on Friday, registering a goal and an...
Luis Enrique happy with Ousmane Dembele’s PSG return
Ousmane Dembele made a promising return from rest during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 defeat to Monaco, coming off the bench to...
RC Lens abandon Yann Gboho move over Toulouse’s high asking price
Yann Gboho emerged as a late summer target for RC Lens as the club sought an explosive left-sided attacker, but...
Marc Bartra explains Kylian Mbappe penalty drama
Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis, was followed by intense debate over Kylian...
Isak double earns Liverpool win as Van Dijk backs striker to shine
Alexander Isak scored twice inside the first 10 minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 on Friday, prompting captain Virgil van...
Mamadou Sangare proving the difference-maker in Brentford’s Premier League midfield
Mamadou Sangare has made an immediate impression at Brentford after his €48m move from RC Lens, with the Mali international...
Savea says All Blacks will stick to plan despite rain threat against Springboks
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea says the All Blacks will not alter their approach if rain and thunderstorms arrive for...
Wydad Fes sign Morocco centre-back Soufian Yakhlef on free transfer
Morocco defender Soufian Yakhlef has joined Wydad Fes from Amal Tiznit on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs...
Kylian Mbappe criticised after Real Madrid lose to Real Betis
Kylian Mbappe faced sharp criticism from Spain’s media after Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season in a...
Felix Uduokhai targets first Union Berlin minutes at Leverkusen
Felix Uduokhai could make his first competitive appearance for Union Berlin when the club travel to Bayer Leverkusen in Saturday’s...
Pellegrini says Real Betis made their chance count to defeat Real Madrid
Manuel Pellegrini said Real Betis deserved their victory over Real Madrid because they converted the decisive opportunity, while their opponents...
Safa governance committee ‘compromised’, says Mathathe as SAMLFA backs Zungu for presidency
AmaZulu FC chairman Sandile Zungu has received the backing of the South African Masters and Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) in...
Haaland target and goals market headline Saturday’s football betting picks
Arthur Wandji, a Cameroonian sports journalist and betting expert, has selected three matches for a Saturday accumulator on 5 September...
Club Africain face Djoliba as CAF Champions League preliminary ties continue
The first-leg matches in the opening preliminary round of the CAF Champions League continue across the continent on Saturday, 5...