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Al-Ittihad have lost key players N’Golo Kanté (left) and Karim Benzema (third for left) and are struggling domestically as well as in the Asian league. Photo: Eugene Lee
AFC Champions League

More pressure for Saudi champs Al-Ittihad as Asian Champions League tussle resumes

Jeddah-based outfit trying to regroup after loss of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kanté, need to lock one of four places left in knockout stage.

English Premier League

Japan eyes parity with English Premier League by aligning calendar with Europe

Deloitte

Real are football’s biggest earners, Liverpool top EPL despite mediocre seasons

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is only foreign player worth his pay, says Saudi ex-sports chief

Former minister warns that influx of foreign players is sidelining local talent, calls for urgent reforms to protect national team’s future.

Cristiano Ronaldo scoring Al-Nassr’s spectacular fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo makes history as first billionaire footballer after hefty Saudi payday

Portuguese star joins ‘three comma club’ after signing new two-year deal with Al-Nassr worth almost £500 million.

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With lessons from China, US owner wants to make Saudi club Brighton of the desert

Al-Kholood owner Ben Harburg is modelling his Saudi Pro League club on the competitive and sustainable English Premier League side.

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AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: Al-Ahli in confident mood ahead of title defence

Saudi Pro League side in buoyant mood ahead of game against Uzbekistan side Nasaf on Monday.

Al Ahli’s Roberto Firmino lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Asian Champions League. Photo: Reuters
AFC Champions League

Asian Champions League: ex-EPL players set to star as new season starts

Darwin Nunez the new face as Saudi clubs look likely to dominate again, while ex-England star Jesse Lingard flies flag for the east.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Exclusive | Hong Kong event part of Saudi football’s push to rank among world’s best: CEO

But Omar Mugharbel, CEO of Saudi Pro League, casts doubt on idea of taking a regular-season match overseas.

Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo wows Hong Kong as Saudi Super Cup given ‘very satisfactory’ verdict

Sports minister Rosanna Law says organisers ‘look forward to coming back’, although questions remain over stadium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo soaks up the adulation at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Super Cup

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose Saudi Super Cup final on penalties in Hong Kong

Dramatic shoot-out settles final at Hong Kong Stadium.

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Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores the first goal from the penalty spot at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Saudi Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo pulls in fans for final in Hong Kong

Larger number of fans attached to Saudi clubs this time at Hong Kong Stadium, but no doubting who the most popular attraction is.

Saudi Super Cup

From Riyadh to Hong Kong: Saudi Super Cup fans make presence felt

Fan groups enjoy exploring city – even if some visitors struggle to find food options, with one saying ‘I only ate a burger from Five Guys’.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ivan Toney blasts ‘crazy treatment’ of Al-Ahli for Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

England striker unhappy with training pitches and times ahead of Saturday's final against Al-Nassr, says team are ‘most hated’ in tournament.

Ivan Toney at the Saudi Super Cup final press conference, where he took aim at tournament organisers. Photo: May Tse
Cristiano Ronaldo

Expect more Cristiano Ronaldo mania in Hong Kong for Saudi final: Al-Nassr boss

Jorge Jesus wants team to harness supporters’ energy for showpiece clash with Al-Ahli on Saturday.

Fans of Cristiano Ronaldo are uniting behind Al-Nassr’s bid for silverware in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Saudi Super Cup

Al-Ahli sweep aside Al-Qadsiah to book Saudi Super Cup final date with Ronaldo

Reigning Asian champions recover from falling behind to thump 10-man Al-Qadsiah and advance to Saturday’s final against Al-Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Nassr boss says box-office Cristiano Ronaldo is biggest show in Hong Kong

Jorge Jesus pays tribute to superstar’s pulling power, aiming to end fellow Portuguese’s trophy drought in Saudi Super Cup final.

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Al-Ahli

Saudi football’s critics accused of fixating on money ahead of Super Cup semi

Al-Qadsiah’s boss, ex-Real Madrid midfielder Michel, says some people look only at the financial aspect.

Al Qadsiah FC manager Míchel (right) speaks to the media in Hong Kong ahead of his side’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Ahli. Photo: Eugene Lee
Saudi Super Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Hong Kong stay as Al-Nassr reach Saudi Super Cup final

Portuguese star sets up winning strike for compatriot Joao Felix as his team overcome Sadio Mane’s first-half red card.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s CR7 Life Museum – and Al-Nassr meet Bruce Lee

Post is invited to join Saudi club’s officials for a tour of the exhibits, and an encounter with a Hong Kong icon.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong footballers say pitch bookings were cancelled for Ronaldo team to use

FA urged to ‘make better arrangements in future’ after professional and amateur teams forced to vacate facilities for Saudi Super Cup clubs.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates train in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong sports

Video | Cristiano Ronaldo trains ahead of Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Cristiano Ronaldo trains ahead of Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo in Hong Kong: new Al-Nassr boss says coaching CR7 was incentive to join

Saudi Super Cup pits Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad, whose striker Karim Benzema denies it’s all about his battle with ex-Real Madrid colleague.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Profile | Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: the making of an icon, and what drives him

As the Portuguese plays in city for first and potentially last time, those close to him assess his appeal.

AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo match in Goa dubbed biggest in Indian club football history

Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr drawn to travel to India for Asian Champions League clash with FC Goa.

Cristiano Ronaldo (front) and his club Al-Nassr are scheduled to play a match in Goa. Photo: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo in Hong Kong: fans greet superstar’s arrival at hotel

Footballer and his club Al-Nassr cause a stir in the city as they arrive ahead of the Hong Kong-hosted Saudi Super Cup.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (left) arrives at the Regent Hong Kong hotel on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Saudi Super Cup

Al-Hilal banned for missing Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong, blaming Club World Cup

Federation takes action after the holders pulled out of this month’s Super Cup citing player fatigue.

Saudi Super Cup

Al-Hilal’s first team will not play in Hong Kong Saudi Super Cup because of fatigue

Five-time winners say competing would violate player contracts, plus some of their players had been without a break for more than a year.

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