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Saudi Pro League player named as best player ever by football legend Buffon

Goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon has named Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr as the best player he has ever played with or against. “I’ve played with Zidane, Ronaldo, Messi, Cristiano, and Iniesta,” Buffon said in an interview with Corriere della Sera. “But to pick one? Neymar.” “For the player and the person he is, he should […]

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End of an era? Injuries forcing Neymar to say goodbye to Al-Hilal

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Modern-day Brazilian football icon, Neymar, is set to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League side, Al Hilal, less than two years after joining them. The former Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player chose Saudi Arabia for the latter stages of his career after dominating football discussions as one of the best players in the

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Smalling’s Al-Fayha Debut Ends in Disaster

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Chris Smalling’s debut for Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League was a catastrophic start to his career with the club. The former Roma defender’s first game quickly descended into chaos. Just six minutes into the match, Smalling’s attempt to defend a low cross from the right flank resulted in an own goal. This early misstep

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Roma Close in on Mario Hermoso Signing

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Mario Hermoso is on the brink of joining AS Roma after agreeing to personal terms with the Serie A club. The Spanish defender, who recently became a free agent, had been in discussions with multiple clubs, including Galatasaray, but has now decided on a move to the Italian capital. Reports from Sky Sport Italia and

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Ivan Toney to Saudi almost done; player dealing with transfer ultimatum from Brentford

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Ivan Toney has been looking for a way out of Brentford for the last two seasons and the latest reports suggest that he may have found that way out. The Brentford striker has made no secret of his desire to start competing for titles which was an indication of his readiness to leave the Bees,

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Messi or Ronaldo – Weston McKennie gives answer set to tick off US football fans

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USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie has possibly drawn the ire of US soccer fans who get to watch Lionel Messi week in, week out. McKennie, who is currently with Juventus but is rumoured to be on the way out of the club, is involved in the Old Lady’s preseason training. He sat down with GOAL USA

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Dybala Turns Down Al Qadsiah, Future with Roma Secure

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Paulo Dybala, the Argentine forward who joined AS Roma after leaving Juventus, has reportedly turned down a significant offer from Al Qadsiah, a club competing in the Saudi Pro League. The proposal from the Saudi side included triggering a €12 million release clause in his contract, which is only valid during specific windows, and offering

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Barcelona Targets World Cup-Winner Once Linked to Real and PSG

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It comes as no surprise that Barcelona’s new boss Hansi Flick wants to make midfield signings, but the name being mentioned by the media is what will shock many Barcelona fans. Chelsea and Leicester City icon N’Golo Kanté, who currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia alongside Karim Benzema in Al-Ittihad, is being linked with

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De Bruyne Leaving Man City for Lucrative Saudi Deal

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Manchester City may need to go into the transfer market for a Kevin De Bruyne replacement as recent reports indicate that the midfielder is closer to leaving for Saudi Arabia than he is to staying at Manchester City. De Bruyne joined the Cityzens from VfL Wolfsburg in the 2014/15 season as a winter transfer. In

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Mane’s future in doubt again, with Senegalese once close to joining United

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Sadio Mane’s name will cause Manchester United fans to twirl during the transfer window. Mane appeared destined for a transfer to Old Trafford in 2016 after impressing Premier League fans with his explosive performances at Southampton. Jurgen Klopp’s phone conversation caused United’s transfer plans to fall apart, even though they believed the transaction was finalised.

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