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Benzema seals emphatic win in Saudi Clasico to increase Al Ittihad's lead at summit

Hosts defeat Al Hilal 4-1 to open seven-point gap

Saudi Clasico: How Kante v Neves is crucial to deciding mega title match-up

RSL leaders Al Ittihad host Al Hilal in top-of-table clash

Saudi Clasico kick-off time adjusted

RSL trio advance as top three clubs in AFC Champions League Elite

Saudis dominate West group stage to progress to last 16

Ice-cold Duran on that sublime winner for Al Nassr at Al Ahli? "Normal..."

Colombian's effort voted BSF Goal of the Week

Assist master Diaby is back! And that's 'good news for everyone who likes Al Ittihad'

Returning winger leads 2024-25 RSL assists with 11

Benzema not focused on Ronaldo battle, has eyes only for RSL title

Al Ittihad lead standings by four points from Al Hilal

Old Derby: Al Wehda look to RSL stalwart Ighalo to lead fight for survival

Nigerian has experience to ignite relegation battle

Duran double decides Jeddah thriller for Al Nassr

Colombian forward helps Al Nassr overcome Al Ahli in cracker

'I feel at home now': After wonderful welcome, Galeno intent on repaying Al Ahli fans

Brazilian one of RSL's marquee signings last month

Tearful Laporte thanks Al Nassr fans for support, dedicates win to late father

Defender's father passed away following illness battle

Al Taawoun confirm Rodolfo Arruabarrena's departure

Argentine leaves club following five-match winless run

Ronaldo celebrates birthday in style, Duran hits double on debut

Al Nassr defeat Al Fayha 3-0 to keep alive RSL title bid

'We never give up' - Benzema's last-gasp winner sends Al Ittihad top

Frenchman scores in 95th minute for 2-1 victory at Al Taawoun

Marcos Leonardo: Al Hilal's brilliant Brazilian delivering on Jesus' judgment

Ex-Benfica winger been a revelation in debut season

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: Detailing the Al Nassr superstar's enduring ability

Portuguese icon showing little sign of slowing down

'I practise every training with Ruben. It's nice' - is Milinkovic-Savic the RSL free-kick king?

Al Hilal star has converted three already this campaign

Al Hilal hotshot Marcos Leonardo leads RSL monthly awards for January

Bono, Stefano Pioli, Musab Al Juwayr all recognised

'We deserve more': Blanc demands improvement from title-chasers Al Ittihad

Jeddah side rally from 2-0 down to defeat Al Kholood 4-3

Mexico marksman Quinones shining bright to catapult Al Qadsiah's title bid

Summer signing has 9 goals. 4 assists in debut season

After Gerrard departure, how Al Ettifaq can flip their RSL fortunes

Dammam club begin new era on Friday v Al Shabab

Ronaldo tightens grip on golden boot - over to you, Karim and Co

Al Nassr star gets goal and assist in 2-1 win at Al Raed

Al Somah: RSL legend's Al Ahli reunion conjures memories of record-setting reign

League's all-time top-scorer faces old side on Thursday

Ronaldo, Benzema, Mitrovic, Aubameyang, N'Koudou: Who will clinch the golden boot?

How battle for 2024-25 RSL goal king shapes up

MW17 In Focus: title race twists, Aubameyang the showman, diamond N'Koudou

We highlight main talking points from the round

Al Hilal and Neymar part company

Brazil star's time in Kingdom hampered by injury

Al Qadsiah win blows RSL title race wide open

Top two Al Hilal and Al Ittihad suffer away defeats

'We're not stopping' - Ronaldo continues to fire bid for team, individual honours

Al Nassr captain scores in 3-1 win at home to Al Fateh

RSL Matchweek 17 fixture postponed

Al Okhdood v Al Khaleej fixture to be rescheduled

RSL Legends: 'Elton Arabia', the historic Samba star with Saudi in his heart

Much-loved Brazilian propelled Al Fateh to shock title win

RSL Legends: Wilhelmsson, the wandering winger who found a home at Al Hilal

Sweden star enjoyed trophy-laden four years in capital

MW16 In Focus: Legends past, present shine; joy at Al Fateh; Firmino the Liverpool light

We look at some of main talking points from latest round

Quinones double cements Al Qadsiah's top-three spot

Al Orobah slip into the drop zone

Teen Haqawi in dreamland after magical Ronaldo reaction

Al Nassr youngster assists Portuguese superstar v Al Khaleej

Malcom at the double to send Al Hilal three clear at summit

RSL champions comfortable 4-1 winners v Al Wehda

RSL Legends: Al Muwallad, the electric record-breaker made to entertain

Football family rallies around winger ahead of Al Ittihad v Al Shabab

Firmino settles battle of Liverpool luminaries as Al Ahli get back on track

Wins for Al Fayha and Al Okhdood kick of Legends Week

MW16: Legends Week kicks off, Benzema versus Hamdallah, Jaissle draws line?

We run through some of main talking points for this round

SPL debuts Legends Week

Clubs to celebrate legends across two RSL matchweeks

MW15 In Focus: Al Kholood upset elite, Hamdallah bites back, Al Salem stays red-hot

Aubameyang guides Al Qadsiah into third with emphatic win

Al Khobar side see off Al Wehda 3-0 in Mecca

Benzema, Bergwijn shine as Al Ittihad bag fantastic four against Al Raed

Jeddah giants stay second but locked on points with Al Hilal

Terim praises Al Shabab’s fighting spirit after first RSL win

Turkish manager's new side defeated Al Riyadh 2-1

Gomes bounce, Batna magic, fervent fortress: How Al Fateh can save their season

Al Ahsa club rooted to bottom of RSL with one win

New year, new Toney? Now settled in RSL, Al Ahli striker gunning for major 2025

English forward finally hitting straps for Jeddah club

Why Talal Haji's move from Al Ittihad to Al Riyadh is a win for all parties

History-making teenager made loan move last week

Al Somah: 'I had multiple offers but my heart went for Al Orobah'

RSL's all-time top scorer signs 6-month deal with Al Jouf side

RSL legend Al Somah joins Al Orobah

League's all-time top scorer returns to Saudi Arabia

Historic Sakala goal ends Al Ittihad winning run

Hosts hold Al Ittihad as leaders drop from summit

Five-star Al Hilal thrash Al Orobah to reclaim top spot

Reigning champions leapfrog Al Ittihad at summit

Toney breaks record as Al Ahli win five-goal thriller

Terim falls to defeat on Al Shabab debut

Al Orobah appoint Hamad as new head coach

Veteran becomes first Iraqi to manage in RSL

Ronaldo off mark in 2025 as Al Nassr move third with Al Okhdood win

Al Riyadh snatch late draw with Al Khaleej, Al Wehda defeat Al Fateh

Five changes to watch as RSL Fantasy returns

RSL Fantasy managers have big decisions to make

Meet the RSL's four new managers - and what faces them on debut

Plenty of change in the dugout during winter break

Stat Attack - MW14: Al Okhdood beware Ronaldo, Hamdallah's Al Ahli record and more

We pick out the "wow" statistics heading into round 14

Saleh Al Amri: Al Raed's Saudi charm integral upon RSL return

Forward has three goals and three assists this season

Abderrazak Hamdallah: when could he become the RSL's all-time goal king?

Al Shabab star only 10 goals behind Omar Al Somah's mark

Cristiano Ronaldo interview: "Life is good, football is good. But I want more."

Marking two years at Al Nassr, Portuguese icon speaks to SPL about time in Kingdom

After dazzling in debut RSL season, N'Koudou firing Damac once more

Cameroon international sits fourth in 2024-25 scoring charts

SPL outlines preparations for 2024-25 Winter Transfer Window

League held series of intensive workshops with member clubs to assess specific needs, objectives

Cancelo and Lodi: Al Hilal's flying full-backs pivotal to RSL title defence

Portuguese-speaking pair top several attacking stats

Al Shabab appoint Turkish legend Fatih Terim

Former UEFA Cup winner replaces Vitor Pereira

SPL showcases plans in inaugural ‘Marcom Day’ workshop with clubs

Fantasy, CSR and international growth among topics discussed

Leonardo, Al Mousa, Veiga, Amyn - the young talent thriving in 2024-25 RSL

Plethora of emerging stars shining thus far this season

The goalkeepers challenging Bono and Mendy for title of RSL's best

Pair have a number of rivals for 2024-25 goalkeeping mantle

Vitor Pereira bids fond farewell to Al Shabab

Portuguese coach leaves club sixth in 2024-25 RSL

Winter Report: N'Koudou driving Damac, Gerrard's resolve, Al Raed crave consistency

Fourth installment of our series, on teams ranked 10th to 12th

Winter Report: Ronaldo still firing Al Nassr, Al Ahli rally, Al Juwayr shining at Al Shabab

Our series continues with teams ranked 4th to 6th in RSL

Winter Report: Al Ittihad's title tilt, Al Hilal's bid to retain, Al Qadsiah deliver on ambition

In first of our series, we assess the teams placed 1st to 3rd in RSL

Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to host 'best World Cup ever', praises RSL growth

Kingdom confirmed as location for football's marquee event

History made as Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of FIFA World Cup 2034

Kingdom will for first time stage sport's marquee tournament

Al Fayha appoint Pedro Emanuel as manager

Ex-Al Taawoun, Al Nassr and Al Khaleej coach replaces Kontis

Tight title battle, top-four race, surprises, survival scrap: how RSL shapes up at break

We take stock as top flight pauses for next month

Bergwijn's late strike ensures Al Ittihad end 2024 at the top

RSL leaders leave it late to beat Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Gerrard out to snap funk, Al Hilal bid to keep on leaders' coattails

Al Taawoun also host Al Ahli to close out RSL for 2024

Promoted sides with differing fortunes meet, first take on third in Jeddah

Al Orobah also welcome Al Riyadh to Sakakah on Friday

Blanc: 'It's always important to take points off title rivals'

RSL leaders Al Ittihad host third-placed Al Nassr Friday

SPL showcases global ambitions in landmark World Football Summit participation

Event took place in Riyadh from December 2-3

Three bottom sides in action, with two hoping for new-manager bounce

Final matchweek before winter break kicks off Thursday

LALIGA opens Riyadh workspace to strengthen SPL ties

Collaboration highlights SPL’s increasing role within football landscape

Al Wehda look to Carreno to once again stir struggling club

Uruguayan back in second stint with side third bottom in RSL

Adam wins Qassim derby for Al Taawoun

Wolves move four points clear of city rivals Al Raed

Milinkovic-Savic brace earns derby win for Al Hilal

Jesus' men come from behind to beat Al Shabab 2-1

Five memorable Al Shabab v Al Hilal derbies

Riyadh derby has served up many thrillers over years

Al Qadsiah leave it late to edge out Al Khaleej

Al Othman's header lifts Al Qadsiah above rivals

Wijnaldum and Fabinho: Liverpool luminaries with competing RSL ambitions

Ex-teammates meet on Saturday in Al Ettifaq v Al Ittihad

A duo of derby duels, while RSL leaders Al Ittihad go to Al Ettifaq

Matchweek 12 concludes with three mouth-watering fixtures

Qassim Derby coaches with shared past go head-to-head in RSL

Hellmann, Arruabarrena both managed UAE's Al Wasl

Ronaldo's Al Nassr seek response, new era begins at Al Wehda

Fifth hosts sixth in what's sure to be thriller on East Coast

Morad Khodari: Al Ahli youth product flying family name at Al Wehda

Exciting Saudi forward has generational link to Mecca club

Hugely important day at bottom, Al Riyadh seeking bounce back

Matchweek 12 kicks off on Thursday with 3 key games

Key Battles: where Qassim Derby will be won and lost

Al Raed host Al Taawoun with Buraidah bragging rights on line

RSL sides complete clean sweep in AFC Champions League Elite

All three clubs book spot in last 16 with 3 rounds to spare

Back at Al Okhdood, Ben Zekri conjures memories of that viral celebration

Algerian returns to Najran on Thursday with Al Kholood

A look back at the 2023-24 Qassim Derbies

It was Al Taawoun who ultimately took bragging rights

Saud Abdulhamid makes history in Serie A with AS Roma

Saudi Arabia defender debuts in Italian top flight

Abdullah Al Salem: free-scoring Saudi lighting up RSL with Al Khaleej

Striker has six goals in past three league appearances

Hamed and Dieng: carrying red-hot heat from Cairo to RSL

Midfield duo could face off when Damac host Al Kholood

Lamouchi and Gerrard meet in capital, Al Ittihad out to take top spot

Sunday's fixtures begin with Damac hosting Al Kholood

Al Khaleej stun Al Hilal in five-goal thriller

RSL leaders beaten for first time in 47 RSL matches

Al Wehda need to flip fortunes, RSL surprise packages host champions

Al Raed kick off Saturday action at home to Al Orobah

From Real Madrid to RSL rivals, Ronaldo and Nacho link up again

Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah captains face one another on Friday

Donis returns to Al Hilal with Al Khaleej confounding expectations

Greek manager has overseen new club's rise to sixth in RSL

Pioli's impact at Al Nassr has been undeniable - now how far can they go?

Italian has got club firing in first few months in RSL

Ronaldo, Amyn, N'Koudou, Maloida headline RSL hits during FIFA break

Numerous league stars shine for their international sides

Neymar: '2034 has all the potential to be the best World Cup ever'

Brazil superstar throws support behind Saudi Arabia bid

Three is a magic number? How promoted trio have adapted to RSL

We check progress made by 2024-25 season's new boys

Bafetimbi Gomis: RSL legend with a love for Saudi, goals and gahwa

We pay tribute to ex-Al Hilal star as calls time on super career

Intense title race, tight at bottom, Mitrovic, Gerrard: how RSL shapes up at break

Main storylines as league pauses for latest FIFA hiatus

RSL bottom clubs target climb, Al Taawoun utilise home comforts

Matchweek 10 closes out with three exciting games on Saturday

Gerrard's Al Ettifaq visit champions, another thrilling Riyadh derby in offing

Al Ahli seeking winning return to RSL on Friday

New boys Al Kholood, Al Orobah aim to thwart in-form, top-four pair

Al Qadsiah, Al Fayha also in action as Matchweek 10 kicks off

Big signing Zouma can bring both quality and experience to Al Orobah

Ex-Chelsea and France star set to face Al Ittihad on Thursday

Derby Week Hub: news, interviews, videos & more

Venue changes announced

Two fixtures in Jeddah affected

Al Ittihad dominate RSL awards for October

Jeddah side reeled off four league wins through the month

Casteels on Eastern Derby win: "It was important for whole region."

Al Qadsiah triumph 2-0 at near rivals Al Ettifaq

Aubameyang out to add Eastern Derby to decorated rivalry résumé

Al Qadsiah striker faces Al Ettifaq in RSL on Saturday

Koulibaly proud of Al Hilal in Capital Derby: "We showed our character."

RSL leaders come from behind to earn draw at Al Nassr

Ronaldo v Al Bulayhi: Capital Derby offers latest twist in modern RSL rivalry

Protagonists for Al Nassr and Al Hilal go head-to-head on Friday

How Gerrard can use Eastern Derby to reignite Al Ettifaq's season

Liverpool legend's side host Al Qadsiah on Saturday night

Al Shehri strike seals Sea Derby win for Al Ittihad

Blanc's men keep pressure on Al Hilal at the top

With Eastern Derby, Al Ettifaq's Al Malki completes special RSL set

Saudi midfielder has played for Al Ittihad and Al Hilal

The tale of chant at heart of 'Sea Derby' rivalry

Sea Derby, a new brand for a head-to-head steeped in tradition

Fabinho putting friendships aside: "In Sea Derby, I'm Al Ittihad, Bobby is Al Ahli"

Compatriots and ex-Liverpool teammates face off in Jeddah

Al Dawsari and Al Sahlawi: Capital Derby legends on either side of divide

Both top RSL charts for goals in fixture for respective clubs

The Saudi defensive trio laying platform for Al Ittihad's RSL revival

Kadesh, Al Amri, Al Mousa out to shine in Sea Derby

RSL set for inaugural Derby Week - but what is it?

New addition to Saudi calendar is sure to stoke the imagination

Al Hilal warm up for Capital Derby with yet another win

RSL leaders see off Al Taawoun 2-0 in Riyadh

Ronaldo-less Al Nassr drop points ahead of Capital Derby

Ben Zekri continues strong start at Al Kholood

RSL debutants host Ronaldo and Co, Toney finding his RSL feet

Friday's triple-header kicks off with Al Qadsiah hosting Damac

Al Hilal's Neves to miss Capital Derby

Club confirm key midfielder out for up to four weeks

RSL pioneer Donis returns to former club in need of a lift

Greek coach swapped Al Wehda for Al Khaleej in summer

Learning under Lamouchi: how Al Riyadh are flying high in RSL

Revamped capital club sit fourth in table after seven rounds

SPL boosts social role with National Blood Donation Campaign

Season-long initiative in collaboration with Ministry of Health

Neymar: "I’m so happy. I’m back.”

Al Hilal superstar makes long-awaited comeback to action

Brazil superstar Neymar set for long-awaited Al Hilal return

Forward, sidelined for past year, in Monday's AFC Champions Elite squad

Bottom clubs need a reprieve, Gerrard demands response

Matchweek 7 rounds off on Sunday with much to play for

Benzema and Diaby impress as Al Ittihad brush aside Al Qadsiah

Draws in Buraidah, Khamis Mushait as N'Koudou nets wonder goal

Assessing Al Qadsiah: how purposeful RSL new boys are shaping up

Ultra-ambitious Al Khobar club sit sixth after six rounds

Tests for Al Wehda and Damac, Jeddah set for absolute thriller

Matchweek 7 continues with three must-see fixtures

Ronaldo strike wins thrilling derby for Al Nassr, Al Hilal march on

Toney gets goal, assist as Al Ahli brush aside Al Khaleej

Benzema and Nacho recall Real Madrid memories ahead of RSL reunion

Former Blancos captains lock horns on Saturday

A Look Back: Al Shabab's 2011-12 RSL "Invincibles"

Before Al Hilal last season, Riyadh rivals secured unbeaten title success

Laporte, Mane lead RSL stars' success on international stage

Several players set to return to domestic action in high spirits

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, 5 assists in 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