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Top stats in Saudi Arabia earn Benzema the title of 'Player of the Year'
Karim Benzema has been named Player of the Year in the Saudi Premier League. The 37-year-old Frenchman played a key role in Al-Ittihad’s championship win with 21 goals and nine assists.
Ronaldo's statement stirred things up: 'We are still in negotiations'
It is far from certain that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr. That’s what sporting director Fernando Hierro said at a press conference. Both parties are still in negotiations.
Salah on his future: 'I can play until I'm 40'
Mohamed Salah is nowhere near considering retirement. The Egyptian expects to keep playing until he's 40 and doesn’t rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after his time at Liverpool.
Chelsea in exclusive group: more European than domestic success
Following their victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final, Chelsea have now collected seven European titles in the club's history one more than their number of Premier League titles. It’s a remarkable statistic, and nine other clubs can also claim to have won more European than domestic league titles.
Real Madrid promotes another former player to lead the reserve team
Real Madrid has announced that club icon Álvaro Arbeloa will be the new head coach of Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team. Arbeloa succeeds Raúl, whose departure from the club was confirmed on Tuesday.
Henry says criticism of Arsenal is justified: 'This Man Utd reached the final five times'
Mikel Arteta has brought Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League, but since winning the FA Cup in the 2019/20 season, the Spanish manager has failed to lead the Gunners to any domestic or international finals. Thierry Henry understands why questions are being raised about that.
Lamine Yamal delights Zinedine Zidane: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has received glowing praise from Zinedine Zidane, who says he’s “never seen anything like it.” The French legend calls Yamal a role model for all young players, while also addressing his own coaching future and the possibility of managing France.
Sandro Wagner to take charge of Augsburg after the Nations League
Sandro Wagner has signed a three-year deal to become head coach of FC Augsburg after Germany’s Nations League campaign. The former striker brings modern ideas, coaching success at Unterhaching, and experience with the national team to the Bundesliga side.
The battle for (one last) dance with Ronaldo (40): suitors are lining up
It strongly appears that Cristiano Ronaldo (40) is set to leave Al-Nassr, but the Portuguese star doesn’t seem to be thinking about retirement just yet, as revealed in a post on Instagram. The question now is where the story of the goal machine from Madeira, in search of the fountain of eternal youth, will continue after his years in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid confirms departure of club legend Raúl
Raúl is leaving after six years as the coach of Real Madrid Castilla. The Madrid giants confirmed the news on Tuesday. The 47-year-old club legend is now looking for a new challenge.