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Karim Benzema vies with Dudu Aouate in a La Liga game between Real Madrid and Mallorca in 2012.

Karim Benzema insulted in five languages by ex-Israel goalkeeper for Gaza support

By Ben Hayward published

The Real Madrid legend received an abusive response from Dudu Aouate after offering his prayers to the Palestinian people

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Karim Benzema of Al-Ittihad looking dejected during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City on October 6, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Khalid Alhaj/MB Media/Getty Images)

Karim Benzema clarifies decision to join Saudi Pro League – and says he's wanted move 'for a really long time'

By Ryan Dabbs published

Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or just 12 months ago, and has now explained his reasoning for leaving Real Madrid

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Jose Mourinho looks on from the Roma bench during the Serie A match against Frosinone in October 2023.

Jose Mourinho 'convinced' he will work in Saudi Arabia amid rumours of Roma axe

By Ben Hayward published

The Portuguese is under pressure after a disappointing run of results and has left the door open to a move to the Pro League

Coaches & Managers
AS Roma coach Josè Mourinho during a press conference at Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini on September 30, 2023 in Rome, Italy.

Jose Mourinho reveals he REJECTED 'biggest proposal in football history'

By Tom Hancock published

It appears that the Roma boss turned down the opportunity to earn an extraordinary amount of money elsewhere

Coaches & Managers
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Al-Nassr against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League in September 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics after brace: 'They say I'm done but it's not true'

By Ben Hayward published

The Portuguese scored twice in a 4-3 win over Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday and has nine goals in six games this season

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Aleksandar Mitrovic applauds the Al-Hilal fans after a game against Al-Ittihad in September 2023.

'Al-Hilal a bit like Real Madrid' – Mitrovic has 'no nostalgia' for England after Saudi switch

By Ben Hayward published

The former Fulham striker says he is happy with his choice after moving from the Premier League to the Pro League in August

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Jordan Henderson of Al-Ettifaq looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ettifaq and Damak at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Ex-England star tells Jordan Henderson he has 'jeopardised' his international career

By Tom Hancock published

Henderson left Liverpool for the Saudi Pro League this summer, and the midfielder looked off the pace for England on Saturday

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Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the preseason friendly match between Manchester City and Yokohama F.Marinos at National Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski REJECTED Saudi Arabia transfers: report

By Tom Hancock published

Elite talent flocked to the Saudi Pro League this summer, but it seems neither of these two superstars were interested in a move

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Jordan Henderson gestures during England's 1-1 draw with Ukraine in September 2023.

Jill Scott: I'm a Jordan Henderson fan, but I wouldn't be welcome to watch him in Saudi Arabia

By Ben Hayward published

The former Lionesses midfielder has lamented her fellow Sunderland native's move to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League

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Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Saudi Arabia will KEEP pushing for Mo Salah transfer after Liverpool rejection

By Tom Hancock published

Liverpool kept hold of Salah despite huge money being offered from Saudi Arabia at the end of the summer transfer window

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