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Algeria international Riyad Mahrez has imposed a special challenge on himself and the entire playing body ahead of the start of the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League campaign. The reigning Saudi Super Cup champions will play host to newly promoted side Neom SC in their top-flight opening game on Thursday. However, the former Manchester City star […]
AC Milan forward Rafael Leão has openly declared his admiration for Riyad Mahrez over Mohamed Salah when asked to choose between the two celebrated African wingers of the past decade. The Portuguese international made the revelation during a live Twitch session, responding to a fan’s question that compared the long-standing influence of Algeria’s Mahrez with […]
Riyad Mahrez played a decisive role as Al-Ahli lifted the Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong, defeating Al-Nassr 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo put Al-Nassr ahead in the 41st minute, but Franck Kessié equalised deep into first-half stoppage time. Marcelo Brozović looked to have won it for Al-Nassr with a […]
Riyad Mahrez once again proved that age is only a number as he inspired Al-Ahli Jeddah to a thrilling 5-1 win over Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final. The Algerian star may not have found the net, but his creativity and composure made him the heartbeat of Al-Ahli’s attack. Football statistics outlet SofaScore revealed […]
Riyad Mahrez has introduced his trademark pasta dish to Al Ahli Saudi FC, continuing a tradition he began during his time at Manchester City. The Algerian winger, celebrated for his flair on the pitch, is now winning over teammates in Jeddah with his cooking skills. The story of “Riyad Pasta” has already become part of […]
Riyad Mahrez lit up Manchester City’s training ground with his surprise visit, bringing smiles and warm embraces from his old teammates and coach Pep Guardiola. The Algerian winger, now shining for Al-Ahli Jeddah, dropped in ahead of City’s trip to Italy and was treated like he had never left. Mahrez, who left the club in […]
Riyad Mahrez has reunited with his former Manchester City teammates, making a brief visit to the Etihad Campus during Al Ahli Saudi SC’s European pre-season tour. With Al Ahli holding training camps in Austria and later Spain, the Algerian international took the opportunity to travel to England, where he was warmly welcomed by familiar faces […]
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, who plays for Al-Ahli Jeddah, opened up about identity, faith, and a football dream that never came true. Calm and grounded, Mahrez shared that one of his biggest wishes was to play alongside Karim Benzema, not just in Saudi Arabia, but for their shared homeland. “It would have been amazing to […]
Riyad Mahrez is loving life in Saudi Arabia, and he isn’t shy about who he believes is football’s all-time best. The Algerian winger, now a key figure at Al-Ahli Jeddah, says Lionel Messi stands above all, even if Cristiano Ronaldo sees things differently. Mahrez joined Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023 and has already helped […]
Riyad Mahrez believes the Saudi Arabian football league is not yet on par with Europe’s elite competitions and says the project remains a work in progress—despite high-profile endorsements from players like Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking to L’Équipe, the Al-Ahli winger, who joined the Saudi Pro League in 2023 after spells at Manchester City and Leicester City, […]
