The Saudi Pro League is now home to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.
With so much talent plying their trade there, LiveScore is the place to be for all the big talking points.
Rom wishes Saudi good Luk
Roma striker Romelu Lukaku praised the progress of the Saudi Pro League after scoring in a 2-1 friendly win over Al-Shabab.
The Belgian marksman said: “In the next two years, I see this league becoming one of the best in the world, if not the best.
“The clubs make a lot of efforts to bring big players here. As a result, the teams and the footballing qualities are improving significantly.”
All gone Ron
A Cristiano Ronaldo injury has put his showdown with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami next week in doubt.
Al-Nassr were due to face Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday and Zhejiang on Sunday but both games have been called off on the eve of the first fixture.
A club statement said: “We are sad to announce that, unfortunately, and for reasons beyond Al-Nassr’s control, the event comprised of two matches scheduled on the 24th and 28th of January has been postponed to a date to be defined. We are willing to complete our training camp as planned in Shenzhen, a city that has warmly welcomed us and shown so much love for us and our captain.”
Taking Aym
Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has revealed dissatisfaction with aspects of life in Saudi Arabia and claimed a number of players are unhappy.
The Spain international told AS: “It is a big change compared to Europe but in the end it is all about adaptation.
“They have not made it easy for us. In fact, there are many players that are discontented.”
Cristiano Ronaldo claims the Saudi Pro League is a better standard than Ligue 1.
The Al-Nassr, forward speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, said: “In [the] French league I think you have two, three teams with a good level.
“In Saudi now I think it’s more competitive. It’s just my opinion. I know what I’m talking about. But I think right now we are better than [the] French league, we still improve.”
Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq just six months after joining the Saudi Pro League outfit on a three-year deal.
Common ground was reached between the two parties, paving the way for the English midfielder to join Ajax after agreeing a switch to the Dutch club in principle.
Henderson played 19 times for Steven Gerrard’s side.