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Cristiano Ronaldo finally breaks silence on future in Saudi Arabia after £488k-per-day star scores brace following shocking strike

22/02/26 14:04
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on his dramatic Saudi strike. The 41-year-old returned to action last week for Al-Nassr and scored a brace in their 4-0 victory over Al-Hazem on Saturday having previously made major waves with his high-profile strop. Ronaldo, who earns £488,000-a-day, had been furious with what he perceived to be a lack of transfer backing for Al-Nassr from PIF compared to their rivals....read

Darwin Nunez's Saudi stint turns into a NIGHTMARE as he's axed from Al-Hilal squad to make way for new star after £46m Liverpool move
12/02/26 19:11Nunez, who joined the Reds for £85million in the summer of 2022, had a hard time at the club before departing at the end of last season for Al-Hilal, who have now made the call to cut him.
Revealed: How Karim Benzema's 'text message about his pay rise and trophies infuriated Cristiano Ronaldo' amid his Saudi strike
10/02/26 16:25A text message from Karim Benzema reportedly played a role in Cristiano Ronaldo embarking on his strike in Saudi Arabia, with the Al-Nassr star sitting out two of his side's matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'ENDS his Saudi protest strike as his pay-masters yield to £488,000-per-day star's remarkable demands'
09/02/26 16:01Cristiano Ronaldo is believed to have called time on his protest strike at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after the club are thought to have yielded to a number of his demands.
Cristiano Ronaldo is sent scathing warning by the Saudi Pro League as star - who earns £488,000-per-day - fumes at his side's lack of spending while Karim Benzema scores a hat-trick on debut for title rivals Al Hilal
05/02/26 19:42The Saudi Pro League has struck back at sulking striker Cristiano Ronaldo - warning that no individual 'however significant' is bigger than the competition.
On-strike Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to stop Karim Benzema's Saudi swap transfer and now faces uncertain future on his £488,000-a-day deal as his club Al-Nassr go into media blackout
03/02/26 08:17Ronaldo has reportedly been aggrieved that Al-Hilal have a net spend £180million higher than that of his own team since the 2022-23 season, when he arrived.
Why £488,000‑a‑day Cristiano Ronaldo is on strike: Inside the Saudi power struggle that has football's first billionaire and Karim Benzema refusing to play over lack of spending
02/02/26 15:18Most of us gripe about work when the coffee machine is broken or the printer jams for the fifth time in a week. Imagine being paid nearly half a million pounds a day and still walking out in protest.
Karim Benzema goes on STRIKE in Saudi Arabia after being given 'insulting' new contract offer - despite being paid £230,000 A DAY by his club
30/01/26 10:50The striker moved to Al-Ittihad in 2023 in a blockbuster deal that puts his salary at a staggering £1.61million per week - or just over £230,000 per day.
The Cristiano Ronaldo trophy CURSE! World's best-paid footballer heads for a silverware drought of FIVE YEARS for his clubs after latest Saudi flop
29/10/25 09:46The sporting icon, now 40, has not won a single competitive tournament in the Middle East since making the big money move from Manchester United in December 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo goes viral after supremely-confident free-kick pep talk fails miserably as star's Al-Nassr are knocked out of the King's Cup in Saudi Arabia
28/10/25 23:36Footage shared online shows Ronaldo, 40, talking to himself as he waits to take a shot in the 96th minute of Al Nassr's King's Cup defeat by Al Ittihad on Tuesday.
Bruno Fernandes 'holds SECRET meeting with Saudi Pro League club' - but Man United captain 'demands HUGE contract' to tempt him away from Old Trafford in 'positive talks'
23/08/25 15:07The Manchester United maestro was the subject of a stunning £200million proposal from Al-Hilal earlier this summer after his agent had travelled to Riyadh for face-to-face talks.
Karim Benzema buys £138,000 BMW - and still has £92,000 left of his daily salary
19/05/25 12:52Karim Benzema has purchased a new £138,000 luxury car as he continues to enjoy life in Saudi Arabia on a mega-money deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes sport rich list ahead of Steph Curry after raking in £206MILLION, as big-money Brit breaks completes top three - but best-paid Premier League star is down in 34th!
16/05/25 06:43Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world's highest-paid athlete again as he tops Forbes' list. Ronalo has now topped the list for a third consecutive year and a fifth time in his career.
Former Liverpool star set to leave Saudi Arabia 'for emotional homecoming' at 33 two years after departing the Reds
13/05/25 23:31The forward was part of a wave of stars who had been playing in Europe to move to the middle east in the summer of 2023, alongside the likes of Neymar, Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante.
Fans think they've found the hidden meaning in Trent Alexander-Arnold's first EVER Instagram post - as Liverpool star closes in on stunning Real Madrid move
25/03/25 14:59News broke on Tuesday that claimed the Liverpool defender, who has been the subject of speculation for much of this season, has agreed to join Real Madrid .
Karim Benzema reveals task he set himself after Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid - as he opens up on feelings around his own shock exit
25/02/25 08:42Ronaldo had been the main man at the Santiago Bernabeu for the best part of a decade but more pressure fell on Benzema's shoulders when the Portuguese left.
Karim Benzema delivers extraordinary snub to Cristiano Ronaldo after ex-Real Madrid team-mate's GOAT claim... and overlooks Lionel Messi too!
24/02/25 19:03Cristiano Ronaldo lays claim to be the greatest footballer of all time but not everyone agrees - even those who have played alongside the Portugal star.
Karim Benzema 'is considering retiring at the end of the season - but could be in line for shock Real Madrid return'
16/12/24 12:12Benzema, 36, now plies his trade for Al-Ittihad but become one of the best strikers in the world during a hugely decorated 14-year spell at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2023.
Karim Benzema leaves Kylian Mbappe OUT of his vote for French footballer of the year amid reports of a 'deep hostility' between the pair
14/12/24 14:04Despite the snub from his compatriot, Mbappe once again received the award, with the period covering his last season at PSG before his move to Real Madrid.
Juan Soto makes history with the biggest contract in sport worth a staggering £599m but with Cristiano Ronaldo only fourth with his £420m three-year deal at Al-Nassr, who else makes the top 10?
09/12/24 16:06The 26-year-old Yankees outfielder has signed a deal with local rivals Yankees worth a reported £599m ($765m) having hit 41 home runs in the 2024 regular season before entering free agency.
Cristiano Ronaldo issues five-word message after devastating last-minute defeat by Al-Ittihad dented Al-Nassr's title hopes - despite the forward scoring again
06/12/24 21:38Ronaldo was once again on the scoresheet for his side - his 50th goal involvement in 2024 - but his efforts were in vein after a former Real Madrid team-mate and then an ex-Tottenham star bagged.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr suffer dramatic loss to Al-Ittihad as ex-Spurs star nets stoppage-time winner - after Portuguese superstar earlier traded goals with former Real Madrid team-mate
06/12/24 19:43Ronaldo popped up two minutes after Al-Ittihad had taken the lead with a goal of his own. Ultimately, though, it would be in vein, with a late goal meaning his opponents took all three points.
Real Madrid's iconic lockers used by Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane to go on sale as part of club's world-first mega auction - with bidding starting at a whopping £10k
04/11/24 18:06Real Madrid are putting up several iconic items from the club's trophy-laden history up for auction with Cristiano Ronaldo's (right) former locker expected to fetch a huge figure in London.
Cristiano Ronaldo brutally SNUBS former Real Madrid team-mate for Kylian Mbappe as superstar plays 'Who Is Better?' with Rio Ferdinand in latest YouTube video
08/09/24 17:19Cristiano Ronaldo may have rubbed some of his former teammates the wrong way thanks to his latest YouTube video in which he named his top player
Saudi Pro League 'target SECOND Real Madrid player' after Vinicius Jnr 'turned down' a lucrative move to join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the division
15/08/24 22:40Vinicius reportedly turned down the chance to make a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, after his representatives were contacted by the Public Investment Fund delegation.
Karim Benzema 'REFUSES to greet Al-Ittihad fans until he sees one with a Real Madrid shirt' - as French striker highlights his legendary status at the Bernabeu
25/07/24 15:34Benzema, 36, now plies his trade for Al-Ittihad but become one of the best strikers in the world during a hugely decorated 14-year spell at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2023.
Kevin De Bruyne 'AGREES personal terms to join Pro League side Al-Ittihad' - after the Man City star detailed the 'incredible money' on offer in Saudi Arabia
21/07/24 00:08After spending nearly a decade at the Etihad, the Belgian midfielder's current deal at the club is set to expire at the end of the coming campaign.
DANNY MURPHY: How Luka Modric is unlike any other current Ballon d'Or winner... and why we'll miss the Croatian midfield maestro when he's gone
22/06/24 23:45DANNY MURPHY: Only four current players have won the Ballon d'Or and three of them now play in the less arduous Saudi Arabian and North American leagues.
Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to win a league title since his Saudi Arabia move... but despite the season coming to a close and Al-Nassr 14 POINTS off top spot, he appears happy with life in the Middle East
27/05/24 16:16When the forward (pictured) joined Al-Nassr on the back of a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, attacking then-current side Manchester United, it was expected he would clean up.
Al Ittihad target deal for Ederson as goalkeeper considers leaving Manchester City with Saudi Pro League prepared to make initial offer of £25m
26/05/24 07:46SIMON JONES: Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is a target for Al Ittihad as the Brazilian considers leaving the Premier League champions.
Revealed: Tyson Fury will move up sport's rich list even if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk with the Gypsy King poised to bank £100MILLION... as Brit becomes latest beneficiary of Saudi investment into sport
18/05/24 14:58Fury is guaranteed £81.5million from the 'Ring Of Fire' clash, with pay-per-view purchases expected to push his earnings beyond £100m.
THE EURO FILES: The Year of the Underdog! Joselu and Edin Terzic are proof you can always earn another chance... PLUS, why Jadon Sancho makes my Champions League XI
10/05/24 23:33PETE JENSON: Joselu has only played 1,900 minutes so, at a goal every 112 minutes, he has the best strike-rate in the squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on silverware AGAIN but how have Al-Hilal crashed his Saudi Pro League party? Jorge Jesus' side are STILL unbeaten and sit 12 points clear at the top - and all without Neymar!
07/05/24 20:00He believed the Portuguese superstar could bring the same exposure to the Saudi Pro League as Pele's transfer did to grow football in America.
Revealed: Why Karim Benzema is BACK at Real Madrid as the former Ballon d'Or winner returns to the Bernabeu despite being contracted to Saudi giants Al-Ittihad
02/05/24 10:51The forward (pictured) spent 14 years in Spain as a Madrid player, winning countless titles with his accolades highlighted by a Ballon d'Or win in 2022, just months prior to his departure from the club.
Why Bayern Munich's Harry Kane didn't go to Real Madrid last summer 'despite being Carlo Ancelotti's top target, ahead of Jude Bellingham'
29/04/24 18:23Harry Kane was reportedly Carlo Ancelotti's number one target for Real Madrid last summer - but the England captain joined Bayern Munich instead.
Karim Benzema's feud with Al-Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo is reignited as the forward's BROTHER criticises the Argentine following Saudi Super Cup loss... just weeks after the ex-Real Madrid star denied reports of a rift
12/04/24 09:33Benzema has scored 13 goals in 28 games, with nine in 20 coming in league action after joining the division on the back of 14 years and five Champions League titles with Real Madrid .
Dramatic footage shows an Al-Ittihad player being WHIPPED by a furious fan after he was doused with water as fracas breaks out following Saudi Super Cup final loss to Al-Hilal
11/04/24 20:48Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah was lashed twice after confronting the unnamed individual and throwing water in their direction.
Karim Benzema's Saudi nightmare continues as he takes aim at his OWN team-mates at Al-Ittihad, blaming them for his three-month goal drought and claiming he can't 'win games on his own'
06/04/24 13:17Karim Benzema has blamed his Al-Ittihad team-mates for not supporting him in defence of his three-month goal drought.
Karim Benzema shares a warm embrace with Jose Mourinho as Al-Ittihad striker is reunited with his former Real Madrid manager before Anthony Joshua's victory against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
10/03/24 11:35The pair were both in attendance to watch Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou. Benzema, who plays for Al-Ittihad, shared a warm embrace with Mourinho.
N'Golo Kante SENT OFF for only the second time of his career with Al-Ittihad 2-0 down in the Asian Champions League after a VAR check on a dangerous tackle
05/03/24 20:02N'Golo Kante got sent off during Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League game on Tuesday night, for only the second time in his career.
Andy Cole names his top three strikers in the world right now - but ignores Man City's Erling Haaland and Bayern's Harry Kane
05/03/24 18:25Andy Cole has named his top three strikers in the world right now, but he has omitted some pretty big names from his selections.
Cristiano Ronaldo should 'SHUT UP', according to a Chelsea legend, due to the Al-Nassr star repeatedly suggesting the Saudi Pro League is more competitive than France's Ligue 1
04/03/24 11:29Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 and a host of stars subsequently headed to Saudi Arabian clubs last summer, including Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Neymar.
N'Golo Kante rolls back the years with a stunning diving header for Al-Ittihad but it's not enough to topple Al-Hilal...as the runaway Saudi Pro League leaders move NINE points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
02/03/24 08:07N'Golo Kante showed that, despite his advancing years, he's still got it, after a superb acrobatic header in Al-Ittihad's clash with Al-Hilal.
Karim Benzema shuts down 'LIARS' who claim he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia - and insists he has no issues with Al-Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo
24/02/24 10:07Karim Benzema has shutdown claims he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia and insisted he has no issues with the Al-Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo despite recent news.
Luis Suarez reveals he nearly signed for Real Madrid in 2014 with Karim Benzema 'on the brink of joining Arsenal' - and explains why the LaLiga giants 'lowered their interest in him' ahead of his dream move to Barcelona
18/02/24 14:50Luis Suarez has revealed he almost joined Real Madrid before the 2014 World Cup before his eventual move to Barcelona from Liverpool.
Raheem Sterling 'rejected eye-watering Saudi Arabia transfer offer' last summer to remain at Chelsea... as it emerges owner Todd Boehly singled him out for dressing room pep talk
17/02/24 07:37The England winger, 29, could have become one of the Pro League's three highest earners behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He reportedly earns £300,000-a-week at Chelsea.
Karim Benzema 'is left OUT of Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League squad' amid fallout with boss Marcelo Gallardo... after he was dropped for Saudi Pro League game last week
14/02/24 10:13The former Real Madrid striker was the Saudi Pro League side's marquee signing last summer, joining from the Spanish giants on a free transfer and signing a three-year deal in the Middle East.
Santos president confirms Neymar transfer plans and promises to bring the Brazil international back to his boyhood club once he recovers from his injury
11/02/24 08:45Brazilian side Santos are plotting a move to bring Neymar Jr back to the club after he recovers from his knee injury and finishes his 'experience in Saudi Arabia'.
Karim Benzema insists he enjoys the 'challenge' of the Saudi Pro League and is committed to the 'long-term project'... despite reports claiming the Al-Ittihad star could be seeking an exit
09/02/24 20:07Last month, reports from France claimed that the former Real Madrid striker had requested to leave the club after feeling 'under pressure' at Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema storms out of Al-Ittihad training session after refusing to follow manager Marcelo Gallardo's orders... with the striker DROPPED for their Saudi Pro League match tonight
07/02/24 16:42Marcelo Gallardo had ordered Benzema to train alone but he refused his instruction. Relations between Benzema and the club soured after he returned from the mid-season break 17 days late.
Real Madrid already have the best young talents in the world in Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius... they will DOMINATE football for a decade if they sign Kylian Mbappe
06/02/24 20:00PETE JENSON: If Real Madrid finally sign Kylian Mbappe this summer then the Spanish club will have the best under-25 team in world football - one that could dominate the game for a decade.
Meet the Tottenham flop who scored just once in a miserable three-year stint in north London but is now bossing it alongside the likes of Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane
03/02/24 13:32Harry Kane's Bundesliga adventure is following the same trajectory of his Premier League career with him breaking scoring records for fun.
Karim Benzema 'set for crunch talks over his future with Al-Ittihad' following links to Man United and Chelsea in the January window
01/02/24 18:58Karim Benzema is set for crunch talks with Al-Ittihad over his future in Saudi Arabia following rumours of an exit in January.
Man United handed blow in pursuit of a striker as Karim Benzema 'will remain at Al-Ittihad' despite the Frenchman's struggles at the Saudi Pro League side
30/01/24 21:49Manchester United's search for a striker has taken a hit as Karim Benzema will reportedly stay at Al-Ittihad despite claims that he is unhappy in Saudi Arabia.
Neymar fires back at accusations he has become FAT while out injured for Saudi side Al Hilal - as Brazilian star posts X-rated response to his 'haters'
30/01/24 17:05The 31-year-old followed Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in moving to the Saudi Pro League last summer, and he was Al-Hilal's marquee signing when he joined for £78m.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli, Man United and Liverpool eye Moroccan wonderkid, and Bayern Munich agree a deal for Kieran Tripper alternative at right back
27/01/24 06:58There is now less than a week to go until the January transfer window slams shut, with clubs scouring the market to see if there are any last-minute deals to be done.
Erik ten Hag admits there is 'no space' on Financial Fair Play for Man United to sign a striker despite Anthony Martial's injury... with Marcus Rashford backed to move central when necessary
26/01/24 14:10The United manager admitted that it will leave a gap in his squad for most of the second half of the season, but is ready to switch Marcus Rashford from the wing to fill in where necessary.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: RB Leipzig plot shock swoop for Emile Smith-Rowe, Karim Benzema could return to Real Madrid, and Man United receives boost in pursuit of Vincius Jr
26/01/24 07:17Negotiations are starting to hot up as the January transfer window enters its last week of business - here, Mail Sport shares all the biggest transfer stories on Friday morning.
Manchester United URGENTLY need a back-up striker for Rasmus Hojlund after Anthony Martial's latest injury... but with Karim Benzema way too expensive, who are their best options as deadline day fast approaches?
25/01/24 14:44Manchester United's version of the January blues usually involves discovering they need a striker. This year is proving to be no exception.
Man United 'REJECT the chance to sign Karim Benzema over extortionate wage demands' - as the club fear breaching FFP rules by signing 36-year-old £86m-a-year striker
25/01/24 09:37The Red Devils sit eighth in the Premier League table and have so far struggled to score goals this season.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Liverpool enter the race for Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, Man United ditch plans for Karim Benzema move, and Arsenal track PSG loanee Xavi Simons
25/01/24 06:49Clubs at both the top of the heap and the bottom in the Premier League are preparing to finesse their squad for the second-half of the campaign, with both Man City and Luton looking to the market.
Manchester United are NOT expecting to sign a replacement for Anthony Martial this month after French forward was ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery… despite Rasmus Hojlund being their only fit recognised striker
24/01/24 18:35CHRIS WHEELER: Anthony Martial has been ruled out for 10 weeks following groin surgery as his Manchester United career continues to fizzle out.
Karim Benzema 'DENIES claims that he wants to leave Saudi giants Al-Ittihad' in January... despite Man United's 'interest in the forward' after Omar Berrada's arrival as CEO
24/01/24 12:10On Tuesday, reports from France claimed that the former Real Madrid striker had requested to leave the club after feeling 'under pressure' at Al-Ittihad.
Man United Q&A: What impact will Omar Berrada have, is Karim Benzema a realistic option for January and more as Mail Sport's Chris Wheeler answers your questions
24/01/24 11:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog as Chris Wheeler answers your questions surrounding Manchester United.
Man United icon Andy Cole claims Karim Benzema can '100 per cent' cut it in the Premier League at 36 and urges the Red Devils to 'make a deal happen'... as the Real Madrid legend 'asks to leave Al-Ittihad temporarily'
24/01/24 08:47Benzema has been linked with an exit from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad , having reportedly requested to temporarily depart the club he only joined last summer from Real Madrid.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye loan deal for ex-Stoke flop, Dortmund's Gio Reyna is attracting Nottingham Forest interest - and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is targeted by TWO Premier League rivals
24/01/24 07:03After months of speculation over his future, West Ham at last agreed a deal with Manchester City for their out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips to join on loan with an option to buy.
Karim Benzema has asked to 'temporarily' leave Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad after 'being excluded from training'... as striker also 'refuses potential loan move to a league rival'
23/01/24 13:20On Tuesday, it was reported that Benzema remains exiled from the Al-Ittihad squad, reportedly training alone while his teammates prepare for the resumption of the Saudi Pro League season.
Karim Benzema 'is EXCLUDED from Al-Ittihad training camp after returning from holiday 17 days late' - but is expected to stay in Saudi Arabia this month despite Lyon interest
23/01/24 09:52The 2022 Ballon d'or winner incensed his current employers, who were expecting to him to report back on January 2 ahead the side's mid-season training camp.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United offer TWO forwards to Saudi Pro League clubs, West Ham's approach for Chelsea star Armando Broja hits a roadblock and Lyon target a reunion with Karim Benzema
23/01/24 07:03It has thus far been a comparatively low-key window, with Jordan Henderson's Saudi Pro League U-turn perhaps the story so far, as the ex-Liverpool skipper returns to European football.
Everton face Arnaut Danjuma dilemma amid interest from Lyon... with winger and parent club Villarreal growing frustrated at his loan spell
22/01/24 23:05Everton face a crucial decision over Arnaut Danjuma's immediate future with the player and his parent club Villarreal understood to be growing frustrated at his lack of game time.
Jordan Henderson walked out after six months and ex-Man City defender Aymeric Laporte has claimed 'many stars are dissatisfied'… can Saudi Arabia keep attracting talent while the first wave eye the exit?
22/01/24 19:00The stunning summer of arrivals including the likes of Karim Benzema , Neymar and Henderson had appeared to represent the dawn of a potential rival to the dominance of the European leagues.
Karim Benzema returns to 'FURIOUS' Saudi club 17 days late after mid-season break - as Al-Ittihad club officials and manager reveal 'we couldn't contact him for 10 days!'
20/01/24 10:52The former Real Madrid forward signed for Al-Ittihad in the summer transfer window and is reportedly being paid 100 million euros (£85.9m) a season.
Cristiano Ronaldo praises the quality of the Saudi Pro League as Al-Nassr star claims 'the level is HIGHER than Ligue 1' a year after his blockbuster £175m move
20/01/24 10:12Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the Saudi Pro League is a better league than France's Ligue 1, but the process to reach the 'highest' level will take time.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: West Ham eye move for Ajax's Steven Bergwijn, Newcastle identify Amadou Onana as a key target while Liverpool contact Argentinian side for Colombian wonderkid
20/01/24 09:00There's less than two weeks until the transfer window is shut and the market is hotting up as a host of clubs look to secure some winter moves.
Neymar 'is REMOVED from the Al-Hilal squad for the rest of the season to free up space for new signing Renan Lodi'... with the Brazilian superstar now facing an uncertain future in Saudi Arabia
19/01/24 16:31After completing the signing of Brazilian full back Renan Lodi earlier this week, Al-Hilal had a big decision to make as they had run out of space in their squad to register another overseas player.
Transfer news RECAP: Bayern Munich eye shock move for Newcastle's Kieran Trippier, as Ajax confirm the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-half year deal
19/01/24 09:36Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Friday, January 19.
Saudi Pro League chief claims 'no one is to blame' for Jordan Henderson's exit and insists they have 'never been in a stronger position', despite the former Liverpool captain leaving to join Ajax after just six months
19/01/24 08:53Saudi Pro League CEO Saad Allazeez has downplayed the significance of Jordan Henderson 's decision to join Ajax after just six months in the Middle East.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Man United eye Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof earmarked for summer sale, and Man City look to tempt back Pedro Porro and Douglas Luiz
19/01/24 07:10With just under two weeks until the transfer window begins to creak closed, the market is hotting up as Premier League clubs look to secure their winter buys - Mail Sport reviews the biggest stories on Friday.
Transfer news RECAP: Jordan Henderson arrives for Ajax medical after terminating contract with Al-Ettifaq, while Arsenal weigh up Karim Benzema move
18/01/24 09:11RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates in the transfer window on Thursday, January 18.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal weigh up Karim Benzema move, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid enter Kalvin Phillips race and Armando Broja could leave Chelsea in January
18/01/24 07:40As the January transfer window approaches its last week, Karim Benzema continues to be a man in demand, with the former Real Madrid man linked with a move to Arsenal.
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery
