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6 young Saudis to shine thus far in 2024-25 RSL

Plenty of emerging talent on show through opening six rounds

"Survival specialist" Ben Zekri returns to RSL with Al Kholood

Algerian guided Al Okhdood to safety last season

Ronaldo, Mitrovic carry RSL form over to UEFA Nations League qualifiers

Host of league's stars in action in international football on Saturday

Goodwin, Kessie and other RSL stars light up international break

Many of league's players in the goals across first two days

Sadio Mane: Al Nassr's resurgent star enjoying stellar season

Senegal forward has 2 goals and 5 assists through 6 RSL rounds

Al Hilal, Mitrovic, Benzema, Ronaldo, Toney: what we've learned as RSL pauses

A look at first six rounds as league breaks for FIFA internationals

Pioli intent on keeping Al Nassr flying, while colossal clash in Jeddah

Matchweek 6 comes to close with thrilling day of football

Al Riyadh stun Al Qadsiah, narrow wins for Al Khaleej and Damac

N'Koudou back among the goals in RSL's Friday action

Algerian duo's fuel to foil Hamdallah key to Damac turnaround

Bedrane and Chafai face fellow North African in Matchweek 6

Al Ettifaq bid to build momentum, Al Wehda in need of lift

Al Ittihad also in action as Matchweek 6 gets under way

Late arrival to RSL, Gustafsson hoping Al Fateh find form fast

Swede appointed same day 2024-25 season kicked off

Schedule announced for RSL Matchweeks 9 to 13

Matchweek 9 sees introduction of "Derby Week"

SPL General Assembly approves reappointment of board

Incumbent committee receives unanimous vote for four-year term

Al Fayha seek first win, Hamdallah faces favourite club

Matchweek 5 closes Sunday with three compelling games

Bottom clubs out for reprieve, debutants bid to halt Al Hilal

Matchweek 5 continues on Saturday with much at stake

Benzema, Aubameyang and Ronaldo net in Friday wins

Al Qadsiah down Al Ahli, Al Ittihad produce comeback and Al Nassr continue winning

Pioli gets first taste of home, colossal clash on East Coast

Matchweek 5 opens on Friday with three quality encounters

Aubameyang v Toney: Premier League peers, now RSL rivals

Strikers face off when Al Qadsiah host Al Ahli in MW 5

Hamdallah faces friendly foe Al Raed in pursuit of all-time RSL record

Al Shabab striker, off the mark for new club, 14 goals away from Al Somah

Neves: how Al Hilal's midfield maestro controlled Clasico

Portuguese star Man of Match in 3-1 win against Al Ittihad

Mitrovic v Benzema: who will fire club to Clasico glory?

Top two marksmen in 2024-25 RSL face off on Saturday

Raising rivals do battle, capital primed for Clasico cracker

Matchweek 4 closes with a bang on Saturday

Pioli given huge first test, Greek tacticians face off

Three big Friday games, including RSL thriller in Dammam

Al Kholood make history, Tello haunts Al Fateh

Quinones sent off for Al Qadsiah in Thursday's RSL action

Clasico rivals lock horns for top spot

Al Hilal host Al Ittihad in RSL summit

Al Okhdood aim for first points, Al Wehda eye rapid rebound

Matchweek 4 kicks off on Thursday with three fixtures

The Saudi Clasico Quiz

Luis Castro departs Al Nassr

Portuguese spent 14 months in charge of RSL club

RSL clubs embark on new era in Asian football

Two rebranded AFC competitions kick off this week

Benzema fires hat-trick in huge Al Ittihad 'Old Derby' win

Hosts in scintillating form to jump top of early table

Historic foes clash in 'The Old Derby'

Fixture steeped in tradition takes on new dimension

Surging Al Ettifaq, Al Riyadh out to stop Al Hilal

We preview second round of Matchweek 3 fixtures

New faces to make mark, Toney eyes huge debut clash

2024-25 RSL returns on Friday with three gripping matches

RSL Returns: Plentiful plotlines as action kicks back into gear

FIFA break over, here's what to look out for in Matchweek 3

Abdulghani: Saudi legend uniting Al Ahli and Al Nassr

Fearsome full-back transcended the Jeddah-Riyadh divide

Al Raed's Sunyur dazzling on RSL debut

Schools League graduate leads early running for most saves

Smalling relishing chance to shine in RSL

New Al Fayha recruit set for debut after deadline-day move

Cristiano Ronaldo: Football's 900-goal great

We break down Al Nassr captain's remarkable feat

Venue confirmed for Saudi Clasico

Al Hilal v Al Ittihad set for Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City

In form of his life, Goodwin firing for club and country

Al Wehda forward has begun 2024-25 RSL in fine style

Al Harbi, Al Shehri, Lajami: The major Saudi summer moves

Some of the standout RSL transfers in local market

Deadline-Day Moves: The RSL's shiny new additions

Flurry of transfers closes summer window with a bang

RSL Talking Points: Early storylines heading into FIFA break

We pick out some key narratives from opening two matchweeks

Al Ahli sign England international Ivan Toney

Striker moves to Jeddah club from Premier League's Brentford

Al Riyadh host new boys, last season's foes face off in Jeddah

Matchweek 2 comes to a conclusion with final three fixtures

Mitrovic and Dembele score again to help Al Hilal and Al Ettifaq win

The two strikers score for the second game running

Al Hilal and Al Ettifaq aim to keep winning, Al Wehda eye home comforts

Day 2 of Matchweek 2 rolls around on Wednesday

Abdulhamid: the smiling star with talent and tenacity to thrive at AS Roma

We profile Saudi Arabia's Serie A history-maker

Abdulhamid completes historic move to AS Roma

Ex-Al Hilal full-back enters record books at Serie A club

Al Buraikan: Al Ahli's prolific Saudi made in Al Fateh

Star striker returns to former employers in Matchweek 2

Al Nassr look to bounce back, emotional reunion for Al Buraikan

A trio of quality contests kick off second round

The new additions who shone on RSL debut

A slew of summer arrivals made mark on Matchweek 1

PREVIEW: 2024-25 RSL Matchweek 1 Day 3

Intriguing trio of matches to close out opening round

Benzema Interview: “This season, Al Ittihad fans will be proud of us”

SPL sits down with club captain to discuss 2024-25 RSL season

Tagliabue: "Al Ettifaq, Al Shabab always in my heart"

Argentine-born striker enjoyed prolific three-year stint in RSL

Al Qadsiah return with a bang, Firmino scores for Al Ahli

Wins for Al Khaleej, Al Qadsiah and Al Ahli on Friday

RSL Debutants: How teams have fared in first top-flight season

Al Kholood will become latest team to compete in lead division

Ronaldo's Al Nassr drop points, six-goal thriller gets RSL under way

2024-25 starts with a bang on Thursday

10 Saudi Players to Watch in 2024-25 RSL

Top flight blessed with some of best local talent in Asia

RSL Fantasy: 10 Differentials to consider

Picking players with less than five percent ownership

Rivalry rekindled for 2024-25 RSL's Big Kick-Off

Arruabarrena and Kontis meet again in season opener

Schedule announced for RSL Matchweeks 3 to 8

Fixtures resume September 13 following FIFA break

Al Ahly vs Zamalek: Cairo Derby's major mark on RSL

Egyptian giants have left mark on Saudi top flight

New signings to impact 2024-25 RSL campaign

Which foreign recruits could have a major say this season?

Super Cup talking points - and how it impacts 2024-25 RSL

League champions Al Hilal land season's first piece of silverware

SPL completes Training and Certification Program

SPL and club-affiliated staff qualify across key operational roles

Super Cup final offers glimpse of what lies ahead

Al Hilal face Al Nassr with in-form hotshots in direct battle

Yassine Bono: Al Hilal's unwavering No.1

Moroccan the RSL's reigning Goalkeeper of Season

SPL begins receiving 2024-25 media accreditation application

New season kicks off on August 22

Saudi Super Cup: perfect launchpad for new RSL season

Four-team tournament kicks off in Abha on Tuesday

RSL Fantasy: 10 Forwards to Watch

Plenty of choice up front for a thrilling 204-25 campaign

RSL Fantasy: 10 Midfielders to Watch

Who'll be best for assists and goals through 2024-25?

RSL Fantasy: 10 Goalkeepers to Watch

Who will you pick between the sticks?

10 Reasons to Watch the 2024-25 RSL

Derbies, title races, golden-boot battles and emerging stars

Introduction to RSL Fantasy

Registration now open for the popular game

Al Ittihad's young guns ready to rock RSL

2022-23 champions have placed huge emphasis on youth

RSL 101 - Get to know the Saudi top flight

Explaining the make-up of the 2024-25 RSL

Al Faraj's indelible mark on Al Hilal and RSL

A look at the Saudi Arabia captain as he departs for NEOM

Venues announced for RSL Matchweeks 1 and 2

New 2024-25 season kicks off on August 22

Derbies, friends now foes, history makers: 2024-25 RSL fixture standouts

Some highlight games in first half of campaign

France international Diaby completes move to Al Ittihad

Aston Villa winger joins Jeddah club on a five-year deal

SPL, SAFF and IMG join forces in game-changing broadcast partnership

The five-year agreement covers the RSL, King's Cup and Saudi Super Cup

Al Okhdood and Al Orobah confirm new managers

Stjepan Tomas and Alvaro Pacheco arrive in RSL

Best Of: Riyad Mahrez, Al Ahli's RSL magician

Even more to come from Algerian in 2024-25 campaign

Aubameyang: "I'm here to put on a show"

New Al Qadsiah signing gives first interview since RSL move

Schedule confirmed for RSL Matchweeks 1 and 2

2024-25 season begins on August 22

Seeing double: The identical twins causing RSL confusion

Sadio Mane the latest flummoxed by the Lajami brothers

Al Ittihad sign Aouar from AS Roma

Algerian midfielder signs four-year deal

Laporte and Nacho crowned Euro 2024 champions

RSL pair help Spain defeat England 2-1 in Berlin final

SPL announces 2024-25 RSL Fixtures List

New campaign sees launch of thrilling “Magic Rounds”

Blanc appointed as Al Ittihad boss

Former France & PSG manager teams up with Benzema and Kante

Al Riyadh install Sabri Lamouchi as manager

Former Cote d’Ivoire and Rennes head coach replaces Odair Hellmann

Spain duo to fly flag for RSL in Euro 2024 final

Laporte and Nacho key to semi-final win over France

Four RSL stars set for Euro 2024 semi-finals

Saudi Arabian top flight continues to make impact in Germany

Al Taawoun appoint Arruabarrena as manager

Former UAE national team coach replaces Chamusca at RSL side

The RSL stars contesting Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Seven representatives of top flight remain in Germany

Demiral double sends Turkiye to Euro 2024 last eight

Al Ahli man picks up RSL's fourth Player of Match award

Ronaldo redemption helps Portugal march on at Euro 2024

Al Nassr captain converts in last-16 shootout win

RSL stars go head-to-head in Euros 2024 Last 16

Twelve Saudi-based players contest knockouts in Germany

The Liverpool Lads' RSL adventure

How those with strong Anfield links fared in debut RSL season

Fashion Sakala proving tailor-made for Al Fayha

Well-travelled Zambia striker a huge hit on RSL debut

Real Madrid great Nacho signs for RSL's Al Qadsiah

Six-time UEFA Champions League winner joins Khobar club

Kvirkvelia resumes Ronaldo rivalry at Euro 2024

Al Okhdood defender key for Georgia against Portugal

Damac's Stanciu enjoys "biggest pride" at Euro 2024

Romania captain has been in fine form in Germany

Talal Haji: youngest scorer in RSL history has season to remember

Al Ittihad forward, 16, broke slew of records in 2023-24

Marcelo Brozovic: Al Nassr's all-action man key to Croatia Euro 2024 hopes

Side need victory against Italy in Leipzig to progress

Cristiano Ronaldo racks up yet more records at Euro 2024

Al Nassr captain also made history during 2023-24 RSL

RSL players excel in Euro 2024 Matchday One

Stanciu and Kante pick up match awards in Germany

Saint-Maximin on Al Ahli, RSL-family life balance

RSL spend day in Jeddah with former Newcastle United winger

RSL Young Guns: emerging talents shine through 2023-24 season

Ten standout youngsters from recently concluded campaign

Roshn Saudi League leads global leagues in digital growth

Two RSL clubs among fastest growing in the world

2023-24 RSL season: The assist kings

Mahrez tops the list in star-filled top five

2023-24 Roshn Saudi League - in record-breaking numbers

Unprecedented campaign hurtled into the history books

2023-24 RSL Fantasy Team of the Season

Who made the Dream Team in hugely popular first campaign?

Jesus and Bono celebrate winning Roshn Saudi League 2023-24 awards

Champion duo say "Al Hilal have broken all records possible"

Finding the mark: the 2023-24 RSL top-five goalscorers

Ronaldo leads way in record-breaking campaign for strikers

Al Hilal win 2023-24 King's Cup in dramatic finale

RSL champions defeat rivals Al Nassr on penalties

Chamusca: Al Taawoun's colourful coach who signed off on a high

Brazilian leaves after leading side to RSL top four

Roshn Saudi League 2023-24: A Game-Changing Season

New era for league attracted 156 players from 54 countries

Al Hilal’s Bono wins 2023-24 Best Goalkeeper award

Moroccan edges Al Ahli's Mendy to claim RSL accolade

Ronaldo collects 2023-24 RSL top-scorer award

Al Nassr captain celebrates record-breaking season

Attendances grow by 11 percent as Al Ahli top RSL clubs

Six matches break the 50k mark in 2023-24 season

History for Al Hilal and Ronaldo, relegation woe for Al Tai and Abha

Drama overload on the final day of RSL

Focus: The Relegation Battle

Explaining the maths around RSL survival contenders

Al Hilal lift Roshn Saudi League trophy in glitzy ceremony

RSL champions receive Guinness World Records recognition

Abha win ensures RSL relegation battle set for thrilling final day

Last-gasp victory sees fight for survival go down to wire

RSL trophy ceremony set for Friday night in Riyadh

Al Hilal to be crowned champions at Kingdom Arena

Saudi Pro League and J.League confirm Memorandum of Understanding

Collaboration to include annual friendlies or tournaments

RSL trio receive Portugal Euro 2024 call-ups

Ronaldo headlines Martinez's squad for Germany tournament

Venue change announcement: Al Hilal v Al Tai

State of Play: Al Taawoun and Al Ittihad go head-to-head in battle for fourth

Buraidah side in pole to claim spot in AFC Champions League Two

INTERVIEW: Al Tai hotshot Bernard Mensah on life, faith and Cristiano Ronaldo

Ghanaian, key to club's survival bid, sits down with RSL

Cristiano Ronaldo, instrumental at Al Nassr, surges into RSL history books

Club captain sets new league mark for goal contributions

"This is not finished for us yet - we deserve to finish the season without defeat"

Some of the best reaction to RSL Matchweek 32

Jesus "very proud" Al Hilal preserve unbeaten RSL season with draw at Al Nassr

Al Nassr manager Luis Castro disputes injury-time penalty award in derby

Dawran debut strike earns Al Ettifaq draw, Damac and Al Fayha share spoils

Matching 1-1 results in RSL on Friday

Al Raed pull RSL survival within grasp, Mensah the man for Al Tai

Al Khaleej fight back to earn draw with Al Ittihad

Al Ittihad ace Kante earns France return ahead of Euro 2024

Veteran called up by Deschamps for the first time in two years

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 32

Riyadh derby the pick of the RSL's latest round

Al Nassr have season to remember - despite RSL title miss

Riyadh club will finish second, but still plenty to cheer

INTERVIEW: Joao Pedro on happiness, his heroes and Saudi Arabian cuisine

"You can be sure that next season we are going to have a lot of fun”

All the best reaction to a decisive Matchweek 31 in the RSL

Al Hilal beat Al Hazem to seal RSL title, Firmino and Kessie lead Al Ahli comeback

Al Raed and Al Tai share spoils in relegation six-pointer

Neymar hails title-winning Al Hilal teammates

Brazilian ace can't wait to return to RSL action

How Al Hilal won the 2023-24 Roshn Saudi League title

Smart recruitment, a returning coach, & team spirit deliver success

Ekambi hat-trick downs Al Ittihad, Ighalo on the double for Al Wehda

Gerrard's Al Ettifaq run riot in Friday's RSL action

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 31

Top versus bottom clash could announce new champions

Red hot Carrasco proud of Al Shabab's resurgence

All the best quotes from RSL Matchweek 30

Al Ahli versus Al Hilal conjures memories of 2015-16 RSL title showdown

Two teams meet on Monday in rearranged Matchweek 28 clash

Saudi Pro League to focus on signing U21 players

SPL Vice Chairman Al Lazeez discusses SPL transfer plans

Mitrovic returns to fire Al Hilal, Abha shock Al Ittihad to boost survival bid

Al Fayha earn rare win at Al Ettifaq

Al Ahli go goal crazy, Al Riyadh somehow rescue point, Al Hazem stalemate

Plenty of thrills and spills to open RSL Matchweek 30

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 30

Season enters its final decisive month

"We reached fourth with a lot of hard work!"

The best reaction from a crucial Matchweek 29 in RSL

Laporte snatches win for Al Nassr, Al Raed and Al Ettifaq in late, late drama

Al Okhdood seal huge victory to edge closer to RSL safety

Al Hilal bounce back from Asian exit, Al Shabab claim double over Al Ittihad

Al Taawoun seal last-gasp win at Damac

Al Riyadh shock Al Ahli, wins for Al Fayha and 10-men Al Hazem

Thursday's RSL action impacts top and bottom of table

With Rakitic returning, Al Shabab and Al Ittihad set for huge clash in Jeddah

Both teams have rallied in RSL after frustrating campaigns

SPL announces details for remaining RSL fixtures

The RSL race for continental football

Three top-flight clubs fight for third place

Al Hilal confident of AFC Champions League "remontada" in Riyadh

RSL leaders go into semi-final second leg with Al Ain 4-2 down

Al Ittihad snatch last-gasp win, Al Ettifaq held to goalless draw by Al Wehda

Damac also get victory as RSL Matchweek 28 closes out

Odion Ighalo: Nigerian hotshot still shining bright among RSL's galaxy of stars

Al Wehda forward's 12 goals this season crucial to side

Home wins for Al Shabab and Al Fateh, points shared in Buraidah

Carrasco on the double in Thursday's RSL action

Gerrard's heartfelt message to former Liverpool teammate

Al Ettifaq boss shared a congratulatory video for Leverkusen's Alonso

'Survival specialist' Ben Zekri takes charge at Al Okhdood

The Algerian manager joins his fourth RSL club

Grzegorz Krychowiak: jet-setting midfielder piloting Abha's survival bid

Pole returns to Al Shabab in RSL Matchweek 28

RSL leaders Al Hilal face tough continental test in Al Ain

Jesus’ side take on Emirati powerhouse in ACL semi-final

Omar Abdulrahman: Al Hilal's short-lived dream

Remembering an iconic RSL player ahead of Al Ain v Al Hilal

Al Fateh flourishing having placed emphasis on youth

Bilic's faith in youngsters reaping rewards in RSL

Al Hilal triumph in Clasico to win the Saudi Super Cup

Four-star RSL leaders beat Al Ittihad

RSL starlets gear for Road to Paris 2024

Saudi Arabia prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup

Four RSL clubs compete for Super Cup glory

Competition taking place in Abu Dhabi for the first time

Abha escape relegation zone, Sakala brace sees off Al Okhdood

Major moves at bottom round off RSL Matchweek 27

Malcom grabs brace for Al Hilal, last-gasp Laporte strike earns Al Nassr win

Al Taawoun draw at Al Ittihad, Al Ahli do same at Al Wehda

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 27

A look at the latest round of top-flight action

Al Fateh edge past Al Ettifaq, Al Shabab eke out derby win

Two tightly contested matches close out RSL Matchweek 26

Top two lead stunning Tuesday featuring 19 goals across four games

Al Hilal and Al Nassr win big in Matchweek 26

Narey strike extends Al Khaleej record, Al Hazem hold Damac for a draw

Important results in the RSL survival race on Monday

After Jeddah derby heroics, Mendy proving leader on and off pitch for Al Ahli

Senegal stopper gave rousing speech following Al Ittihad win

Al Ahli complete derby double over Al Ittihad

Jaissle's side triumph in derby to tighten grip on third

Ronaldo and Jesus win March RSL awards

Portuguese duo named Player and Manager of Month respectively

Jeddah rivals lock horns in battle for continental football

Al Ahli host Al Ittihad in pick of RSL Matchweek 26 games

Al Hilal edge seven-goal thriller, Ronaldo nets another hat-trick for Al Nassr

Matchweek 25 closes with RSL's main men stepping up

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 25

RSL resumes with plenty of key battles

Al Ahli's Matthias Jaissle, the astute tactician pursuing winning formula in RSL

Young German has had instant impact at Jeddah club

Insight: Key players in the RSL relegation battle

Fight for survival set to ramp up

Master Marksmen: The top 5 goalscorers in RSL history

Hamdallah chasing down Al Somah's record

Sakala and Onyekuru, Al Fayha's dynamic duo with RSL history in their sights

African pair have excelled during debut season in Saudi

Insight: 5 RSL players to watch during the international break

Saudi-based stars have much to play for in RSL hiatus

In-form RSL players ready to fire Saudi Arabia's 2026 FIFA World Cup bid

Roberto Mancini's side resume qualifiers with Tajikistan double-header

Prolific Hamdallah edges closer to all-time RSL record

Al Ittihad hitman moves past Al Shamrani into second

Leaders Al Hilal leave it late, Hamdallah makes history

Plenty of twists and turns on Matchweek 24's closing night

Ronaldo settles top-three clash at Al Ahli, Al Tai and Al Riyadh pick up crucial points

Al Nassr captain the match winner in RSL's marquee match

PREVIEW: Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 24

Top-three clash between Al Ahli and Al Nassr highlights RSL action

Al Hilal celebrate creating world football history with 28th consecutive win

RSL leaders’ manager Jesus praises ‘incredible achievement’

Gerrard: “No one can stop Dembele from scoring goals”

The best quotes from RSL Matchweek 23

Al Hilal out to make world history with consecutive win record

Jesus focused on winning trophies ahead of ACL clasico

Al Hilal and Al Ittihad win in a night of broken records

Mensah and Haji set new marks for Al Tai and Al Ittihad

Al Fayha extend record, Al Nassr slip again and Damac bounce back

Al Raed stun Ronaldo and Co in Thursday's RSL action