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Riyad Mahrez marked his return to action with a trademark assist as Al Ahli kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 win over Austrian Bundesliga side WSG Tirol. Playing in Austria as part of their traditional summer preparations, the Saudi Pro League club fielded a strong side for their opening friendly, with Mahrez included […]
Riyad Mahrez has firmly shut down any possibility of playing for Al Hilal at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, making it clear his loyalty lies with Al Ahli. “No, I will not play for Al Hilal, I will only play for Al Ahli, only Al Ahli,” Mahrez said when asked […]
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez is racing against time to be fit for Al Ahli’s upcoming Saudi Professional League fixture against Al Kholood this Saturday. The club’s medical team is working urgently to get him ready for the crucial match at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Mahrez missed Al Ahli’s recent 3-1 loss […]
Riyad Mahrez continues to make his mark in Saudi Arabia after writing his name into the Saudi Professional League history books. The Algerian winger played a key role in Al Ahli Jeddah’s 2-0 win over Al Taawun on Wednesday in the 30th round of the league. Mahrez has become the first player since 2016-2017 to […]
Riyad Mahrez has set his sights on delivering another trophy after helping Al Ahli Jeddah lift their first-ever AFC Champions League title. The Algerian star played a key role in the team’s 2-0 win over Japan’s Kawasaki on Saturday night at Al Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah, sealing a historic moment for the Saudi club. The […]
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Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez, and Édouard Mendy lifted the AFC Champions League title on Saturday after guiding Al-Ahli to a commanding 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in the final held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The African trio played a decisive role in the Saudi club’s historic victory, which capped off their debut […]
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Jorge Jesus has officially been dismissed by Al Hilal, bringing an end to a trophy-laden spell with the Saudi giants despite his recent domestic success. The 70-year-old Portuguese coach was relieved of his duties on Saturday morning in a move that has surprised many within Saudi Arabian football. Under his leadership, Al Hilal secured a […]
Riyad Mahrez played a key role in leading his team to the AFC Champions League final, showing calm confidence after a convincing 3-1 victory over Al Hilal in Tuesday’s semi-final clash. The Algerian winger, who set up the second goal for Ivan Toney in the 27th minute, believes his side has what it takes to […]
Riyad Mahrez delivered another masterclass for Al Ahli, helping his team secure a 3-0 victory over Thailand’s Buriram in the Asian Elite League quarter-finals on Saturday. The Algerian winger opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, setting the tone for a dominant display that booked Al Ahli a spot in Tuesday’s semi-final against […]
Al Ahli cruised into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Thai side Buriram United, propelled by a scintillating performance from Riyad Mahrez. The match, played as a single-legged quarter-final, saw Al Ahli make a blistering start, taking the lead just four minutes into the game. A well-timed pass […]
