Today’s Spanish Supercopa final between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah is the most visible symbol of a fast-developing link between Spanish football and Saudi Arabia. Now in its fifth year, the ‘Saudi Supercopa’ is considered by some as the cherry on top of a mutually beneficial relationship.
Moneyed Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in trying to sign two of FC Barcelona's biggest first team stars according to the Catalan media.
Barcelona icon Neymar Jr. is all set for an incoming departure from the Saudi Pro League.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who points towards Brazilian giants Santos as the
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 12, 2025 Barcelona conquered the sky with a dream final in which they humiliated Real Madrid to be crowned 'super champion' and add their first title in two years, with a recital commanded by Yamal and Raphinha in the first half,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 11, 2025 Real Madrid and Barcelona will compete this Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup with the incentive that, in addition to being the first title of the year, will put on the carpet of King Abdullah Stadium a constellation of stars from both sides with an uncertain prediction about the outcome depending on how both reach the final.
It's El Clasico time again. Bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will renew their rivalry on Sunday in the Spanish Super Cup final at King Abdullah Sports Ci
Neymar is under contract with the Saudi Pro League club until June. Reports in Brazil say Santos, the club where Neymar made his name in his now fading career, are in talks for him to return to his homeland, but Al-Hilal would prefer a transfer while Neymar wants a loan deal.
Real Madrid used their success in Saudi as a launchpad to win LaLiga later that season, while Barcelona Femenina went even better by claiming the domestic double. Liga F was secured with 99 points – a 25-point margin on rivals Real Madrid – before claiming the Copa de la Reina.
Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again.
Lamine Yamal still wears braces. Barcelona’s teenage sensation has emerged as opponents’ No. 1 problem thanks to his speed, creativity, and gorgeous goals from Lionel Messi’s old spot on the right flank.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has been linked with a shock move to Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli and Al Nassr ready to break the world record to land him.