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Saudi Pro League round seven kicks off with nine key matches

Saudi Pro League round seven kicks off with nine key matches

The seventh round of the Saudi Pro League begins today, featuring 18 teams in nine matches over three days.

Ben Romdhane: We respect Al-Ittihad’s stars, ready for Asian debut

Ben Romdhane: We respect Al-Ittihad’s stars, ready for Asian debut

Saudi Arabia drawn in tough group with Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt and Yemen for U-17 Gulf Cup

Saudi Arabia drawn in tough group with Iraq, Kuwait, Egypt and Yemen for U-17 Gulf Cup

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest captain in Barcelona history against Feyenoord

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest captain in Barcelona history against Feyenoord

Romania condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi cities

Romania condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi cities

Muslim World League condemns continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Muslim World League condemns continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Sporting Lisbon defeat Galatasaray 3-1 in Champions League opener

Sporting Lisbon defeat Galatasaray 3-1 in Champions League opener

Paris Saint-Germain thrash Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener

Paris Saint-Germain thrash Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in Champions League opener

CyberHero global humanoid robot league launches in Riyadh

CyberHero global humanoid robot league launches in Riyadh

Arsenal secure valuable away win over Napoli in Champions League opener

Arsenal secure valuable away win over Napoli in Champions League opener

Liverpool defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener

Liverpool defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener

Al Nassr defeat Abha 2-1 in Saudi Pro League round six

Al Nassr defeat Abha 2-1 in Saudi Pro League round six

Diriyah defeats Al-Fateh 2-1 in Saudi Pro League clash

Diriyah defeats Al-Fateh 2-1 in Saudi Pro League clash

Al-Kholood defeat Al-Shabab 2-1 in Saudi Pro League clash

Al-Kholood defeat Al-Shabab 2-1 in Saudi Pro League clash

Rodgers hails Al-Qadsiah players after victory over Al-Ahli in Roshn League

Rodgers hails Al-Qadsiah players after victory over Al-Ahli in Roshn League

Aston Villa defeat Club Brugge 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

Aston Villa defeat Club Brugge 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

Six cups decided in 'Laqaya' category at Crown Prince Camel Festival

Six cups decided in 'Laqaya' category at Crown Prince Camel Festival

Dortmund defeat Villarreal 3-2 in Champions League opener

Dortmund defeat Villarreal 3-2 in Champions League opener

Newcastle, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace reach Carabao Cup fourth round

Newcastle, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace reach Carabao Cup fourth round

Haaland double gives Manchester City victory over Porto in Champions League opener

Haaland double gives Manchester City victory over Porto in Champions League opener

Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener

Real Madrid defeat Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener

Al-Ittihad confirm injuries to three players ahead of Al-Fayha clash

Al-Ittihad confirm injuries to three players ahead of Al-Fayha clash

Al-Ittihad defeats Al-Fayha 2-1 in Roshn League round six

Al-Ittihad defeats Al-Fayha 2-1 in Roshn League round six

Al-Hazem edge Al-Taawoun with early Abu Bakr Bah goal in Roshn League

Al-Hazem edge Al-Taawoun with early Abu Bakr Bah goal in Roshn League

Qadsiah defeat Al-Ahli to stay in Roshn League title race

Qadsiah defeat Al-Ahli to stay in Roshn League title race

Richard Ríos handed first start as Al-Ittihad face Al-Fayha

Richard Ríos handed first start as Al-Ittihad face Al-Fayha

Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly play out goalless draw in Roshn Saudi League

Al-Ettifaq and Al-Faisaly play out goalless draw in Roshn Saudi League

Inzaghi takes responsibility for Hilal defeat to Neom as Galtier praises defense

Inzaghi takes responsibility for Hilal defeat to Neom as Galtier praises defense

Neom hands Al Hilal first defeat in Saudi Pro League round six

Neom hands Al Hilal first defeat in Saudi Pro League round six

Lyon rules out Benzema return, cites Saudi contract complications

Lyon rules out Benzema return, cites Saudi contract complications

Neom stun Al-Hilal with two-goal first half in Roshn League clash

Neom stun Al-Hilal with two-goal first half in Roshn League clash

Yassine Bounou sidelined by injury ahead of Al Hilal clash with Neom

Yassine Bounou sidelined by injury ahead of Al Hilal clash with Neom

Goalless draw between Al-Khaleej and Al-Riyadh in Roshn League as Trezeguet exits injured

Goalless draw between Al-Khaleej and Al-Riyadh in Roshn League as Trezeguet exits injured

Martinelli makes first Al-Hilal start against Neom in Roshn League

Martinelli makes first Al-Hilal start against Neom in Roshn League

Mourinho receives water sprinkler gift recalling Barcelona clash ahead of Inter Milan tie

Mourinho receives water sprinkler gift recalling Barcelona clash ahead of Inter Milan tie

TV presenter summoned over alleged incitement of sports fanaticism

TV presenter summoned over alleged incitement of sports fanaticism

Mourinho admits Real Madrid midfield crisis ahead of Inter Milan clash

Mourinho admits Real Madrid midfield crisis ahead of Inter Milan clash

Botafogo reaches verbal agreement with Morocco's Hakim Ziyech

Botafogo reaches verbal agreement with Morocco's Hakim Ziyech

Al Hilal face Neom as Roshn Saudi League round six kicks off

Al Hilal face Neom as Roshn Saudi League round six kicks off

Fiorentina sack coach Fabian Grosso after three straight Serie A defeats

Fiorentina sack coach Fabian Grosso after three straight Serie A defeats

Al-Ahli signs French midfielder Ibrahima Diaby from Cercle Brugge on four-year deal

Al-Ahli signs French midfielder Ibrahima Diaby from Cercle Brugge on four-year deal

Al-Ittihad signs Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on free transfer

Al-Ittihad signs Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on free transfer

Saudi Pro League matchweek six kicks off today with Al-Hilal leading

Saudi Pro League matchweek six kicks off today with Al-Hilal leading

First Division League round four kicks off today

First Division League round four kicks off today

Over 1,600 Saudi-bred camels compete at Crown Prince Camel Festival

Over 1,600 Saudi-bred camels compete at Crown Prince Camel Festival

Al Hilal aims to extend lead in Saudi Pro League round six

Al Hilal aims to extend lead in Saudi Pro League round six

Mohamed Salah shines for Trabzonspor, nets fourth goal of season

Mohamed Salah shines for Trabzonspor, nets fourth goal of season

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea for third straight Premier League win

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea for third straight Premier League win

Saudi U-20 team books place at 2027 AFC Asian Cup with perfect record

Saudi U-20 team books place at 2027 AFC Asian Cup with perfect record

Barcelona thrash Valencia 5-0 to stay top of La Liga

Barcelona thrash Valencia 5-0 to stay top of La Liga

Everton snatch late draw against Manchester United with stoppage-time goal

Everton snatch late draw against Manchester United with stoppage-time goal

Controversy as referee's unusual conduct mars Fluminense vs Vasco derby

Controversy as referee's unusual conduct mars Fluminense vs Vasco derby

Rodri starts as Barcelona name squad for Valencia La Liga clash

Rodri starts as Barcelona name squad for Valencia La Liga clash

MartinelIi’s agent reveals why Arsenal star chose Al Hilal move

MartinelIi’s agent reveals why Arsenal star chose Al Hilal move

Crown Prince Camel Festival launches 'Laqaya' category with prizes over 10 million riyals

Crown Prince Camel Festival launches 'Laqaya' category with prizes over 10 million riyals

Camel owners awarded Crown Prince Camel Festival trophies in Taif

Camel owners awarded Crown Prince Camel Festival trophies in Taif

Vesing praises Al-Ittihad discipline as Postecoglou blames Al-Nassr loss on slow start

Vesing praises Al-Ittihad discipline as Postecoglou blames Al-Nassr loss on slow start

Manchester City secure third straight win to stay top of Premier League

Manchester City secure third straight win to stay top of Premier League

Al-Ittihad defeat Al-Nassr 2-1 in Roshn Saudi League round five

Al-Ittihad defeat Al-Nassr 2-1 in Roshn Saudi League round five

Saudi Fencing Federation appoints Abdullah Al-Salloum as vice president

Saudi Fencing Federation appoints Abdullah Al-Salloum as vice president

Winners crowned at Riyadh Community Cycling Race finale in Janadriyah

Winners crowned at Riyadh Community Cycling Race finale in Janadriyah

Al-Faisaly and Al-Hazem play out goalless draw in Roshn League

Al-Faisaly and Al-Hazem play out goalless draw in Roshn League

Al-Taawoun and Al-Fateh play out goalless draw in Roshn League

Al-Taawoun and Al-Fateh play out goalless draw in Roshn League

Inter Milan edge Napoli to extend Serie A lead

Inter Milan edge Napoli to extend Serie A lead

Al-Tai defeat Al-Bukayriyah 2-0 in U-16 First Division opener

Al-Tai defeat Al-Bukayriyah 2-0 in U-16 First Division opener

Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr announce lineups for Saudi Pro League clash

Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr announce lineups for Saudi Pro League clash

Al-Faisaly signs Abdulaziz Al-Bishi ahead of transfer deadline

Al-Faisaly signs Abdulaziz Al-Bishi ahead of transfer deadline

Flick selects first two Barcelona captains, players elect three others

Flick selects first two Barcelona captains, players elect three others

Mourinho praises Real Madrid players after Betis defeat, calls them 'naive'

Mourinho praises Real Madrid players after Betis defeat, calls them 'naive'

Hilal coach Inzaghi hails team’s control over Al-Shabab clash, eyes new defender

Hilal coach Inzaghi hails team’s control over Al-Shabab clash, eyes new defender

Three matches set for Roshn Saudi League on Saturday, September 5

Three matches set for Roshn Saudi League on Saturday, September 5

Paris Saint-Germain slump to Monaco defeat, drop to 12th in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain slump to Monaco defeat, drop to 12th in Ligue 1

Al Hilal defeat Al Shabab 2-0 to stay top of Roshn Pro League

Al Hilal defeat Al Shabab 2-0 to stay top of Roshn Pro League

Mahd Academy launches football talent trials in 16 Saudi cities

Mahd Academy launches football talent trials in 16 Saudi cities

Saudi beach soccer team breaks into world top 20 for first time

Saudi beach soccer team breaks into world top 20 for first time

First Crown Cups of Crown Prince Camel Festival kick off in Taif with prizes over 6 million riyals

First Crown Cups of Crown Prince Camel Festival kick off in Taif with prizes over 6 million riyals

MartinelIi benched as Inzaghi names Al-Hilal lineup for Riyadh derby against Al-Shabab

MartinelIi benched as Inzaghi names Al-Hilal lineup for Riyadh derby against Al-Shabab

Toney leads Al-Ahli attack against Al-Riyadh, Mendy starts in goal

Toney leads Al-Ahli attack against Al-Riyadh, Mendy starts in goal

First Crown Prince Camel Festival cups to kick off Saturday in Taif

First Crown Prince Camel Festival cups to kick off Saturday in Taif

Saudi authorities suspend two sports journalists and analyst over fan incitement

Saudi authorities suspend two sports journalists and analyst over fan incitement

Al-Qadsiah strike partnership poses major threat in Roshn League, says analyst

Al-Qadsiah strike partnership poses major threat in Roshn League, says analyst

Najran Camel Racecourse to host Haqaig age group race with strong turnout

Najran Camel Racecourse to host Haqaig age group race with strong turnout

Al-Kholood snatch late draw against Al-Fayha in Roshn League clash

Al-Kholood snatch late draw against Al-Fayha in Roshn League clash

Neom thrash Al-Khaleej with three goals in eight minutes

Neom thrash Al-Khaleej with three goals in eight minutes

Al Hilal sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on four-year deal

Al Hilal sign Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on four-year deal

Premier League announces August Player of the Month nominees

Premier League announces August Player of the Month nominees

Fawaz Al-Sharif: If I coached Al-Ahli against Al-Hilal, I would have tightened the flanks and blocked midfield

Fawaz Al-Sharif: If I coached Al-Ahli against Al-Hilal, I would have tightened the flanks and blocked midfield

Taif horse racing week seven to kick off Friday with prizes over SAR 1.7 million

Taif horse racing week seven to kick off Friday with prizes over SAR 1.7 million

Saudi U-20 team faces Oman in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers today

Saudi U-20 team faces Oman in AFC Asian Cup qualifiers today

Eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival opens today in Taif

Eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival opens today in Taif

Saudi Pro League matchweek five kicks off today with three games

Saudi Pro League matchweek five kicks off today with three games

Saudi youth football leagues kick off today for 2026-2027 season

Saudi youth football leagues kick off today for 2026-2027 season