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Liverpool nearly signed star who became icon for rivals, former Reds chief reveals - but Brendan Rodgers 'vetoed a move and chose another target'
29/08/25 10:48
Liverpool came agonisingly close to landing Son Heung-min before his switch to Tottenham, according to the club's former director of research. Earlier this month, Son departed Tottenham after a decade in north London, closing a chapter in which he became one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards. But things could have turned out very differently after Liverpool's data-driven recruitment team identified both Roberto Firmino and Son as their top attacking targets under Brendan Rodgers in 2015. ...read
Former Liverpool star set to leave Saudi Arabia 'for emotional homecoming' at 33 two years after departing the Reds
13/05/25 23:31The forward was part of a wave of stars who had been playing in Europe to move to the middle east in the summer of 2023, alongside the likes of Neymar, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante.
Roberto Firmino ineligible to play again in Saudi Pro League this season after being dropped from Al-Ahli squad to make space for £42m January signing
08/02/25 15:28'It was a difficult decision for the club and based on the rules,' Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle explained. He added: 'We appreciate him and he dealt with it professionally. He's still one of our leaders.'
How Diogo Jota has made himself integral to Liverpool's rebuild under Arne Slot, writes MATT BARLOW
07/10/24 01:00MATT BARLOW: There was a time when Diogo Jota seemed the natural heir to Roberto Firmino when the Portuguese forward joined from Wolves in a bumper £41m deal four years ago.
Joe Cole hails Chelsea's attacking display against West Ham and draws comparison with iconic Liverpool trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane
21/09/24 14:41Cole claimed that the Blues' display reminded him of Liverpool 's famous previous attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
Neymar leads stars to pay tribute to Juan Izquierdo after the Uruguayan footballer died at the age of 27 following his collapse during a Copa Libertadores game in Brazil
28/08/24 13:07The Nacional defender collapsed on the pitch during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie against Sao Paulo in Brazil last Thursday.
UFL game review: New football video game funded by Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to rival EA long-term and targets 15MILLION players in its first year... but can its radical free-to-play model thrive, and how good is it?
30/07/24 11:45Mail Sport was invited along to test the game and explore the critical question: can this really be a long-term challenger to a behemoth that for years has had no serious competitors?
Al-Ahli 'eye-up moves for Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus' - as Saudi Pro League side 'target Brazilian pair' to replace Allan Saint-Maximin
22/07/24 07:02Al-Ahli were one of several teams to spend heavily last year, with Matthias Jaissle's side bringing in the likes of Riyad Mahrez , Allan Saint-Maximin, Edouard Mendy and Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool Champions League and Premier League winner takes up radically different career as an evangelical pastor in his hometown
09/07/24 17:10A former Liverpool star who won seven trophies at the club has made a radical career change by becoming an evangelical pastor.
Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody expected
27/06/24 16:59Fans were left stunned after former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino was seen wearing the shirt of another English club. Firmino became a firm favourite with Liverpool supporters
Pep Lijnders reveals he BEGGED Jurgen Klopp to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield... as Liverpool assistant promised 'you can have all my f****** salary' to persuade reluctant Reds boss
21/05/24 15:58Alexander-Arnold has thrived with being shifted into the middle of the park when Liverpool are on the ball. Lijnders was often as the brains behind the German's extraordinary reign on Merseyside.
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino lead the line - but who partners Virgil van Dijk? And who joins Fabinho in the heart of the midfield in Jurgen Klopp's best ever Liverpool XI?
18/05/24 09:22Jurgen Klopp (right) has used over 100 players in all competitions during his stint at the Reds. At Mail Sport, we have chosen what we feel is Klopp's greatest XI (left).
Al-Ahli fans throw missiles at Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr team-mates during Saudi Pro League match - as one water bottle strikes Otavio on the head and he crumples - while supporters chant 'Messi, Messi'
16/03/24 16:07Ronaldo and his pals were celebrating after he had seemingly put them 1-0 in front, though his goal was ruled out for offside. He would later convert a penalty to win the game 1-0.
Former Liverpool team-mates Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino share a hug as they are reunited in Saudi Arabia... after Cristiano Ronaldo scored penalty to keep Al Nassr's slim Pro League title chances alive
16/03/24 09:56The former Liverpool team-mates shook hands and shared a joke and looked delighted to see each other despite a high-stakes result.
Can you tell who the ball boy is? Footage resurfaces of Liverpool's win over Wolves in 2022, with familiar face spotted celebrating Mo Salah's goal
01/03/24 12:54After the Egyptian raced to the corner flag flanked by Roberto Firmino in front of a jubilant Anfield, a delighted ball boy can be seen joining in the celebrations.
Former Leicester City head of recruitment Lee Congerton is wanted by Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli after playing a pivotal in negotiations over the sale of Rasmus Hojlund to United
28/02/24 21:24Former Leicester City head of recruitment Lee Congerton is wanted as sports director of Al Ahli. The club is run by former Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay who is their chairman.
Roberto Firmino reveals he STILL doesn't know why Jurgen Klopp's No 2 Zeljko Buvac left on eve of Champions League semi-final in 2018... but where is Liverpool's former assistant now?
08/02/24 15:48Buvac had been Jurgen Klopp's assistant for the vast majority of his managerial career , accompanying the German from Mainz to Borussia Dortmund and then on to Liverpool.
Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Fans anxiously wait for deals to be confirmed as window SHUTS... with Armando Broja's Fulham move FINALLY confirmed
01/02/24 06:21Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from Transfer Deadline Day as clubs look to wrap up their business before the window slams shut.
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea's Armando Broja eyed by Fulham and Wolves as Tottenham move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke
31/01/24 09:37Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Wednesday, January 31.
Transfer news RECAP: Aston Villa agree £15m deal for Middlesbrough star Morgan Rogers as Crystal Palace close on £22m Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton
30/01/24 09:35Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Tuesday, January 30.
Transfer News RECAP: David De Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab
28/01/24 08:56Relive Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Sunday, January 28.
Transfer news RECAP: Ivan Rakitic 'accepts move to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia', Crystal Palace near £8.5m deal for right-back Daniel Munoz, and Kasper Schmeichel emerges as Nottingham Forest target
27/01/24 10:21Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Saturday, January 27.
Transfer news RECAP: Kalvin Phillips completes move to West Ham, Arsenal's Emile Smith-Rowe is targeted by Bundesliga club and Man United receive positive update in potential pursuit of Vinicius Jr
26/01/24 09:23Re-live Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Friday, January 26.
Transfer news LIVE: Manchester City complete £12.5m signing of wonderkid Claudio Echeverri... while Forest Green Rovers announce Steve Cotterill as their new manager to replace Troy Deeney
25/01/24 10:17Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Thursday, January 25.
Transfer news RECAP: Man United eye swoop for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Fulham target Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Napoli agree deal to sign Aston Villa's Belgian star Leander Dendoncker
24/01/24 09:51Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Wednesday, January 24.
Transfer news RECAP: Kalvin Phillips agrees loan move to West Ham, Man United reject Inter Milan's proposal for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle eye Morgan Gibbs-White
23/01/24 10:03Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Tuesday, January 23.
Transfer news LIVE: Bayern Munich are expected make another offer for Kieran Trippier... while Facundo Pellistri's loan move from Man United to Granada has stalled after disagreement over salary contribution
22/01/24 09:37Follow Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Monday, January 22.
Transfer news RECAP: Kieran Trippier returns from holiday in hopes of sealing Bayern Munich transfer, Mikel Arteta cools Ivan Toney interest and Man United midfielder Casemiro looks set for Old Trafford exit
21/01/24 10:40Recap Mail Sport's live blog of all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Sunday, January 20.
Transfer news RECAP: Bayern Munich eye shock move for Newcastle's Kieran Trippier, as Ajax confirm the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-half year deal
19/01/24 09:36Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Friday, January 19.
Transfer news RECAP: Jordan Henderson arrives for Ajax medical after terminating contract with Al-Ettifaq, while Arsenal weigh up Karim Benzema move
18/01/24 09:11RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Thursday, January 18.
Transfer news RECAP: Jordan Henderson Terminates contract with Al-Ettifaq, Kylian Mbappe offered £86m-a-year deal to stay at PSG, as Newcastle 'enquire about Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich'
17/01/24 09:46Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Wednesday, January 17. Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq.
Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium
16/01/24 20:14Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.Saudi Arabia unveil plans for high-tech 45,000-seater stadium - including LED wall and retractable roof - built on a 200m tall cliff near Riyadh... with the arena set to be the new home of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
16/01/24 19:50Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup, after Australia dropped out of the running leaving the kingdom the final name in the hat to host football's greatest competition in 10 years.
Transfer news RECAP: Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Roma with immediate effect, while Chelsea 'eye up deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres'
16/01/24 09:55RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Tuesday, January 16.
Chelsea are 'considering the possibility' of signing Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino on loan in January to address lack of goals.... as the Blues' pursuit of Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney may have to wait until the summer
15/01/24 11:22Chelsea could turn their attention to Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino, as they look to address their lack of firepower in January.
Transfer news RECAP: Man United look to hijack West Ham's move for Serhou Guirassy, as Jordan Henderson is set to stay in Saudi Arabia for the rest of the season
15/01/24 10:05Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Monday, January 15.
Transfer news RECAP: Brentford in talks to sign Sergio Reguilon on loan, Jordan Henderson ramps up plans to leave Al-Ettifaq and Man United duo prepare to depart
14/01/24 09:04Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Sunday, January 14.
How eye-watering money is still failing to buy happiness for football stars in Saudi Arabia: Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino want to leave, Karim Benzema is being mocked by his own fans and WAGs are struggling to settle
13/01/24 09:00The Saudi Pro League has emerged as a new financial powerhouse over the last 12 months, luring some of the best players in the world over to the Middle East.
Transfer news RECAP: Borussia Dortmund announce loan signing of Ian Maatsen from Chelsea, while the Blues have £52m bid for Benfica's Antonio Silva rejected
12/01/24 09:06Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Friday, January 12.
Transfer news RECAP: Jadon Sancho rejoins Borussia Dortmund on loan from Man United, as Thomas Tuchel confirms Eric Dier's imminent signing for Bayern
11/01/24 09:44Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Thursday, January 11.
Transfer news RECAP: Jadon Sancho is set to travel to Germany to finalise Borussia Dortmund loan and Radu Dragusin will fly to London TODAY to complete Tottenham move
10/01/24 09:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Wednesday, January 10.
Transfer news RECAP: Jordan Henderson is monitored by Ajax as he wants to leave Saudi Arabia while Man City could lose out on Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco as Brighton talks continue
09/01/24 10:05Relive Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Tuesday, January 9.
Transfer news RECAP: Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid far from guaranteed despite reports with the Spanish side expected to turn to Erling Haaland if they can't sign French superstar
08/01/24 10:32Read back through Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Monday, January 8.
Liverpool fans insist Luis Diaz is 'channelling his inner-Roberto Firmino' after the Colombian's 'pure filth' no-look finish in the 2-0 FA Cup third round win over Arsenal
08/01/24 10:19It was a bitter blow for the hosts, who have now lost three on the bounce in all competitions, having missed a number of opportunities to take the lead already in the first half.
Jordan Henderson is keen to return to the Premier League, Neymar has suffered injury hell and Karim Benzema was given an unfortunate nickname... how football's biggest names are getting on after Saudi clubs splashed £700m
06/01/24 21:00The major storyline during this summer's transfer window was the mass exodus of players from Europe's elite to the Saudi Pro League.
Transfer news LIVE: Tottenham make shock move for Timo Werner, while Borussia Dortmund want Jadon Sancho join in time for Marbella training camp
06/01/24 10:40Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Saturday, January 6.
Transfer news RECAP: Sheffield United sign Ben Brereton-Diaz on loan from Villarreal, while West Ham's Thilo Kehrer leaves for Monaco... as Man United keep tabs on Girona starlet
05/01/24 08:53Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Friday, January 5.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: PSG make Bruno Guimaraes their top target in January, Man United eye Girona starlet and Fulham are among the Premier League clubs offered a chance to sign Roberto Firmino
05/01/24 07:33Meanwhile, Tottenham , Chelsea , Arsenal and Newcastle are all keen to make moves to strengthen their squads this month as they bid for a strong end to the season.
Roberto Firmino 'offered shock Premier League return' with the Liverpool legend looking to leave Al-Ahli after just six months at the Saudi Pro League side
04/01/24 17:26A number of Premier League sides have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool fans go wild for the return of Roberto Firmino and Fabinho to Anfield for the Reds' Premier League clash against Newcastle
01/01/24 20:03The presence of Roberto Firmino and Fabinho at Anfield for Liverpool 's Premier League clash with Newcastle has sparked wild reactions from fans on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo's first year in Saudi Arabia has seen bucketloads of goals and glamour as he and Georgina Rodriguez have become the Gulf's power couple... now silverware for Al-Nassr must follow
29/12/23 19:00With Al-Nassr paying him a staggering £175million-a-year to come and play in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo became in a stroke the world's highest-earning athlete.
Transfer news LIVE: Roberto Firmino is targeted by Premier League clubs after his Saudi struggles and Hugo Lloris is in talks with MLS side Los Angeles FC
29/12/23 09:14Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window on Friday, December 29.
TRANSFER GOSSIP: Premier League clubs circle for Roberto Firmino after his struggles at Al Ahli, while Brentford open talks with MLS striker amid fears Ivan Toney could leave... as Barcelona target Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz
29/12/23 07:04All eyes will be on the likes of Manchester United, who are likely to oversee a handful of exits in this window amid doubts over the futures of Raphael Varane , Jadon Sancho and Casemiro.
Premier League clubs 'circle for Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino', with Brazilian frustrated at Al Ahli and Saudi side 'open to loan move'
28/12/23 20:12Former Liverpool star and Al Ahli forward Roberto Firmino is attracting interest from clubs in England, Turkey, and other Saudi teams, according to talkSPORT.
Arsenal's title collapse began at Anfield last season and Mikel Arteta's side lost 4-0 after he played You'll Never Walk Alone in training... getting their first win at Liverpool's home in ELEVEN years is the massive test the Gunners need to pass
21/12/23 19:00There have been some heavy losses on the way, but perhaps no result was as painful as their 2-2 draw last season when Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead - the match where their title collapse began.
Jamie Carragher insists Liverpool are 'ahead of schedule' in their rebuild, but admits he fears his former club will fall short of winning the title this season
20/12/23 19:58Jamie Carragher has admitted Liverpool are exceeding his expectations this season, but doubts they have enough to win the Premier League title.
Jamie Redknapp compares Jurgen Klopp to Sir Alex Ferguson for his 'incredible rebuild' of Liverpool ahead of clash with Red Devils... and 'doesn't see how Manchester United can keep them out!'
17/12/23 00:29The pundit, formerly a Liverpool player, has been taken aback by just how quickly Klopp has positioned the Reds as title challengers after a summer overhaul.
Former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino posts an emotional tribute to father following his tragic death after suffering a heart attack during family trip to Dubai
27/11/23 10:53José Roberto Cordeiro de Oliveira suffered a heart attack during a recent family trip to Dubai.The Brazilian uploaded a few pictures to his Instagram page - where he thanked God for their time together.
Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez are the best partnership in the Premier League! Jurgen Klopp's diamond duo have more assists for each other than ANY other pairing as £85m Uruguayan finally finds his feet
24/11/23 19:00Salah is finding a new best pal on the pitch in Nunez. It took a while to click, but now they are one of the most formidable duos in Europe, supplemented by one of Diaz, Jota or Gakpo on the left.
Roberto Firmino's father tragically dies after suffering a heart attack during family trip to Dubai - shortly after the former Liverpool star was pictured with relatives at an amusement park
19/11/23 19:04José Roberto Cordeiro de Oliveira, 62, suffered a heart attack. The family is still trying to contact the Brazilian embassy in the country to bring back his body to Maceió, the family's home city.
Riyad Mahrez reveals why he left Man City to join Saudi Arabia giants Al-Ahli - but insists he has 'unfinished business' in the Champions League after sitting on Pep Guardiola's bench in the final
14/11/23 11:53Riyad Mahrez has lifted the lid on his £30million move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, revealing it was his decision to leave Manchester City after winning the Treble.
Eddie Howe admits admiration for Ruben Neves, but Newcastle boss refuses to be drawn on new Premier League rules that are set to block such a move in Saudi market
10/11/23 14:49Eddie Howe says he would be open to signing the likes of Ruben Neves from Saudi Arabia, a player he admits he admires, as the Premier League considers blocking such moves.
'It had been brewing - and it was my duty to defuse them': Roberto Firmino lifts the lid on 'explosive' Sadio Mane's feud with Mohamed Salah, who 'frustrated everyone'.... and how he played 'firefighter'
09/11/23 16:11Roberto Firmino has revealed there were underlying tensions between former Liverpool team-mates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane during their time at the club.
ROBERTO FIRMINO: I felt invincible at Liverpool and we were the best team in the world until Diego Simeone came along... but playing without the Anfield crowd denied us something special in our title-winning moment
07/11/23 22:07I have no doubts that we were the best in the world during the period that spanned from the end of the 2017-18 season until March 2020, when the planet came to a halt.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals there was a 'surprising lack of communication' with Jurgen Klopp prior to his Liverpool exit... as he says 'the silence was enough to know what the situation was'
20/10/23 08:18Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has opened up on his exit from Liverpool, revealing he was never officially told he would not be getting a new contract until days before his departure was confirmed.
Roberto Firmino addresses Liverpool fans for the first time since his summer exit and tells them,'There's something I want you to know' in an announcement bound to excite supporters
11/10/23 15:48Firmino took to Instagram to annouce that Reds fans could get their hands on the re-telling of his Anfield career in his new book appropriately titled 'Si Senor: My Liverpool Years'.
Cristiano Ronaldo is left frustrated as Al-Nassr throw away two-goal lead in Saudi Pro League, while Franck Kessie scores stunner to ensure Al-Ahli beat Al-Ittihad in Jeddah derby
06/10/23 23:51The former Manchester United forward cut a frustrated look as his side threw away a three points that seemed there for the taking when Otavio and Talisca had put the hosts 2-0 up within half an hour.
Liverpool's Fab Five of Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Gakpo and Jota will be giving defenders sleepless nights... Klopp is beaming again as his exciting attacking options are UNRIVALLED in the Premier League
28/09/23 07:52JOE BERNSTEIN AT ANFIELD: Even Jurgen Klopp's most successful Liverpool teams didn't have the range of attacking options his Class of '23 does.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows he's as ruthless as ever, shooting blind through thick smoke to score the first of two goals in Al-Nassr's win over Al-Ahli - another big-spending team backed by Saudi Arabia's PIF
22/09/23 20:19Ronaldo opened the scoring after just four minutes before wrapping up the win in the second half after Al-Ahli had threatened a comeback.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals the one player 'who caused me most problems as a manager' as he reflects on how his Manchester United spell fell apart
20/09/23 08:09However, he was unable to have quite the same impact in the dugout, with his side losing 38 games and drawing 33 more in his 149-game stint at the helm of a side that was largely unsuccessful.
Jamie Carragher shares concern over rise of the Saudi Pro League and says it will be a 'sad day' for the sport when players in their prime move there
19/09/23 19:43Teams in the Middle East league spent big over the summer, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Jordan Henderson, Karim Benzema and Roberto Firmino all now plying their trade there.
Al-Ahli 3-2 Al-Taawoun: Allan Saint-Maximin scores stunning winner for hosts in five-goal thriller as ex-Newcastle star nets his first goal for Saudi Pro League side since £25m summer switch
16/09/23 20:15Former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez continued his successful run in the Saudi Pro League after securing an early assist against Al-Taawoun.
Mo Salah and Paul Pogba would be marquee arrivals, while Hugo Lloris and Donny van de Beek could be offered new starts... Who can still move to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window slams shut?
06/09/23 19:00Saudi Arabia has been the great disruptor to the transfer market this summer, but their Pro League's window will slam shut on Thursday with clubs seeking to secure last minute deals.
Al-Ahli 1-0 Al-Akhdoud: Franck Kessie scores an injury time winner as Roberto Firmino and Co keep up their 100 per cent record in dramatic fashion
24/08/23 20:40AL-AHLI 1-0 AL-AKHDOUD: They started their league campaign with two 3-1 victories - against Al-Hazem and Al-Khaleej - and began the clash at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium well.
IN THE MONEY: Premier League clubs bank record £471m in shirt sponsor deals after Chelsea's £40m-a-year tie-up... as Todd Boehly's mega-offer secures crucial land and Liverpool sell the most shirts globally
13/08/23 08:08NICK HARRIS AND ALEX MILLER: That represents an increase of £9.5m on last year and will climb if Forest or Sheffield United find main sponsors for their shirts.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co are just the start for Saudi Arabia's Project Football with the country's love of the game very real... but PIF's favoured four clubs have a huge advantage
13/08/23 07:25MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: Money can buy you lots of things. It can bring Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to the desert. But it cannot make it rain.
Roberto Firmino marks his Al-Ahli debut with a hat-trick as he makes a winning start to his Saudi Pro League career alongside Riyad Mahrez and Allan Saint-Maximin
11/08/23 20:11MIKE KEEGAN IN JEDDAH: The former Liverpool forward scored a hat-trick in Al-Ahli's 3-1 win against Al Hazem at King Abdullah Sports City to make a winning start to life in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ettifaq release tongue-in-cheek apology after Jordan Henderson is pictured with Everton initials on his new shirt following £12m move to Saudi Arabia
08/08/23 15:03Jordan Henderson's new club Al-Ettifaq have issued a tongue-in-cheek apology after the former Liverpool skipper was pictured with an unintended Everton reference on his new shirt.
DAZN secures UK broadcasting rights for the Saudi Pro League with fans able to watch EVERY one of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr matches on new live streaming service
07/08/23 15:55EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: DAZN have secured exclusive live rights to show Saudi Pro League matches in the UK this season ahead of the start of the competition this Friday.
Darwin Nunez has been on fire with four goals in three friendlies... the £85m hitman could be in for a huge campaign, but does he even make it into Liverpool's best front three?
01/08/23 22:16Encouragement is now verging on pandemonium following the 24-year-old's impressive pre-season displays that have seen him net four times in three games.
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'Adios el rata': Trent Alexander-Arnold mural in Liverpool is vandalised on the day of his return, as he faces a hostile welcome from Anfield crowd
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The heartbreaking moment top-flight footballers collapse as they are told their manager, 44, has died mid-match after heart attack in the dug-out
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Trent Alexander-Arnold shares heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota, as he lays a wreath in memory of his former team-mate on his Liverpool return
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Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot has a 'mind-boggling' problem he must fix to ignite Liverpool's season after £446m summer spend
A £200m problem!
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Revealed: Only THREE Premier League stars make FIFPRO World XI as Paris Saint-Germain players feature heavily
Snub from global stars
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F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
Couple share news
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat Burnley
Star scored in win at Turf Moor on Saturday
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Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
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Xavi Simons gets football's ultimate humiliation as Tottenham's £52m summer signing's struggles continue against Chelsea
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Lewis Moody makes emotional Twickenham return after revealing heartbreaking MND diagnosis at 47
Emotional scenes at the home of rugby
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Former Liverpool star brutally mocks viral Man United fan after Ruben Amorim's side fell short just two games from his target
His wait goes on
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Paul Scholes's netball star daughter, Alicia, pays touching tribute to her dad after Man United legend's emotional podcast episode about his autistic son
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'He's a complete idiot!': Watch terrifying moment which saw Chelsea star Wesley Fofana pick up his NINTH driving offence
Another infringement
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Why a Formula One prodigy killed his own father: Spanish driver dubbed the next Fernando Alonso blames stabbing on a 'psychotic episode'
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Man City poke fun at horrific season in extravagant Halloween-themed party featuring Maya Jama... as THREE stars come dressed as the same thing!
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Devils in disguise! Man United stars dress up in spooky costumes to celebrate Halloween with family
They'll look to terrify Forest on Saturday
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Aaron Ramsey 'terminates contract in Mexico' after making just SIX appearances in three months - ending nightmare spell after his dog went missing
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Russell Martin escapes Rangers nightmare with model girlfriend Lucy Pinder as couple enjoy stress-free getaway in Naples
Miserable spell at Ibrox
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Haaland leaves Manchester locals stunned as City star goes undercover on a late night shopping spree dressed as the JOKER
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Fulham star issues plea for supporters to buy tickets less than 24 hours before Premier League game - as fans hit out at 'stupid' and 'absurd' prices
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Man United's Senne Lammens responds to Peter Schmeichel's jibe the club had bought the WRONG goalkeeper - and reveals why he is 'happy to be seen as boring'
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Steven Gerrard plays the doting grandad after telling Rangers 'the timing isn't right' for return to football - with his family still based in Bahrain
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Premier League footballer retires aged 26 to take up surprise new career just weeks after helping Tottenham win the Europa League
Made bold decision
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Celebrity bodybuilder, 31, dies from a stroke after losing his beloved pet cat: Heartbroken mother reveals fitness influencer suffered 'emotional distress'
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Maro Itoje shares pride in cousin Andre Harriman-Annous after he made his Arsenal debut in Carabao Cup win over Brighton
Surprise connection
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Jude Bellingham stars alongside Dua Lipa's fiance Callum Turner in new Louis Vuitton collection inspired by Pharrell Williams
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Didn't get the memo, Rasmus? Napoli stars and WAGs hit the town for Halloween party - but Scott McTominay isn't convinced by former Man United star Hojlund's costume!
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Jamie Redknapp hits out at Arne Slot's 'BIG mistake' following Liverpool's crushing defeat by Crystal Palace as boss bemoans lack of depth
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Roy Keane's rarely-seen lookalike son Aidan marries partner as legendary Man United hardman celebrates 'beautiful day'
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EXCLUSIVERhodri Giggs to marry again 14 years after Man United love rat brother Ryan had an affair with his ex-wife
Pair have been dating for more than a year
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Bernie Ecclestone cashes in on £17m, 190ft superyacht and puts another up for sale, as 95-year-old F1 billionaire 'clears out his life'
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Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup
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Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
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World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
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Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
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Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
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Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
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Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'