Despite Al-Kholood managing to pull one goal back in the second half, Al-Nassr remained in control and never looked in danger of relinquishing their lead. The result strengthens their position in the Saudi Pro League standings as they continue their pursuit of the title

In 2024, the game surpassed 100 million unique players, reaffirming its lasting popularity. Scopely’s acquisition ensures the continuity of the title, with plans to leverage its expertise in live-service games to enhance the experience for players

The French international, once regarded as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation, is now free to return to competitive action, with potential moves to Major League Soccer (MLS) or the Saudi Pro League reportedly on the table

"He had a physical problem, but I wouldn't say it was 100% a big problem, but we preferred him not to be in the game," Pioli stated, downplaying the severity of the issue. However, sources suggest that the decision was influenced by a combination of fitness concerns and off-field factors

The lawsuit, announced on Friday, was described as a defense of Mourinho's "personal rights" following what Fenerbahce claimed was an attack on his reputation. The lawsuit amount is symbolic, referencing the year 1907, when Fenerbahce Sports Club was founded

The Saudi Arabian side, one of three clubs from the kingdom to progress to the knockout stages, will aim to capitalize on their strong group stage performance as they continue their pursuit of continental glory

The highly anticipated encounter saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock, with solid defensive displays and missed opportunities defining the contest. Ultimately, it was Saudi Arabia who held their nerve in the shootout, emerging victorious thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hamed Yousef

From there, the hosts took control. Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn gave Al Ittihad the lead just before half-time, scoring on the rebound after his initial header was parried by Al Hilal’s goalkeeper Bono

The delay in his decision has sparked concerns that the veteran forward could be lured away from the Spanish giants. According to Spanish publication Marca, Al Ittihad has tabled a staggering two-year contract offer worth €200 million for the 35-year-old forward

While the official game titles for the event have yet to be confirmed, professional esports players and industry experts have welcomed the decision with enthusiasm

While other regions struggled to regain pre-pandemic visitor numbers, the Middle East’s strong regional collaboration and investment in tourism infrastructure enabled a swift rebound, positioning it as a key player in the global travel industry

Following Ronaldo on the list is NBA star Stephen Curry, who amassed $153.8 million, followed by heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury ($147 million), Argentine football icon Lionel Messi ($135 million), and basketball legend LeBron James ($133.2 million)