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Al Wasl bring cup confidence into Al Ahli test

Football / Asian Champions League

Al Wasl bring cup confidence into Al Ahli test

Three ADIB Cup victories have given Rui Vitória goals from across his squad before Asia’s champions visit Dubai. Both clubs need their first continental win, and Al Wasl’s recent recoveries offer encouragement as well as something to improve.

Oct 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Donis has won Saudi Arabia a trophy. Replacing him would need some explaining

Donis has won Saudi Arabia a trophy. Replacing him would need some explaining

Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Saudi Arabia win the Gulf Cup with two early goals

Saudi Arabia win the Gulf Cup with two early goals

Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Where the Gulf Cup final could turn for UAE and Saudi Arabia

Where the Gulf Cup final could turn for UAE and Saudi Arabia

Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read

UAE set up a Gulf Cup final with Saudi Arabia

UAE set up a Gulf Cup final with Saudi Arabia

Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read

Ali Saleh keeps UAE top as Oman await in Gulf Cup semi final

Ali Saleh keeps UAE top as Oman await in Gulf Cup semi final

Oct 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Saudi Arabia advance without conceding

Saudi Arabia advance without conceding

Sep 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Al Wasl find encouragement and frustration in their draw at Al Ain

Al Wasl find encouragement and frustration in their draw at Al Ain

Sep 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Three narrow wins revive Al Wahda after a difficult start

Three narrow wins revive Al Wahda after a difficult start

Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min read

How Al Jazira turned a difficult fixture into a record start

How Al Jazira turned a difficult fixture into a record start

Sep 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Dubai United find goals as Pirlo seeks a tighter defence

Dubai United find goals as Pirlo seeks a tighter defence

Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Where Martinelli fits in Inzaghi’s changing Al Hilal attack

Where Martinelli fits in Inzaghi’s changing Al Hilal attack

Sep 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Why Al Hilal want Martinelli alongside Watkins and Summerville

Why Al Hilal want Martinelli alongside Watkins and Summerville

Aug 31, 2026 · 3 min read

What Watkins can bring to Al Hilal

What Watkins can bring to Al Hilal

Aug 31, 2026 · 6 min read

Arabian Falcons build a wider football pathway in Dubai

Arabian Falcons build a wider football pathway in Dubai

Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min read

The early contenders are finding different ways to win

The early contenders are finding different ways to win

Aug 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Reijnders gives Al Qadsiah another way to pursue a title

Reijnders gives Al Qadsiah another way to pursue a title

Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Why Al Hilal’s striker search has turned to Watkins

Why Al Hilal’s striker search has turned to Watkins

Aug 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Al Ain recover late as the new Pro League season begins

Al Ain recover late as the new Pro League season begins

Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Al Nassr begin smoothly while Al Hilal find work to do

Al Nassr begin smoothly while Al Hilal find work to do

Aug 17, 2026 · 7 min read

Gulf United grow through league football and university pathways

Gulf United grow through league football and university pathways

Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Dalic returns to the UAE with a different job ahead

Dalic returns to the UAE with a different job ahead

Aug 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Diriyah bring experience to their first top flight test

Diriyah bring experience to their first top flight test

Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Al Ain’s league season earns a busy night at the awards

Al Ain’s league season earns a busy night at the awards

Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Postecoglou begins Al Nassr’s defence with limited changes

Postecoglou begins Al Nassr’s defence with limited changes

Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min read

What Newcastle’s interest in Jaissle says about the Saudi league

What Newcastle’s interest in Jaissle says about the Saudi league

Aug 3, 2026 · 6 min read

What Summerville can add to Al Hilal’s attack

What Summerville can add to Al Hilal’s attack

Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Precision turns its Dubai football venue into a club to follow

Precision turns its Dubai football venue into a club to follow

Jul 26, 2026 · 4 min read

Dubai puts local clubs at the centre of its football plans

Dubai puts local clubs at the centre of its football plans

Jul 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Conceicao’s exit leaves Al Ittihad with questions beyond the bench

Conceicao’s exit leaves Al Ittihad with questions beyond the bench

Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Iniesta’s first coaching job gives Gulf United a rare opportunity

Iniesta’s first coaching job gives Gulf United a rare opportunity

Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The Man Who Keeps Coming Back: Why Jose Gomes at Al Khaleej Makes More Sense Than You Think

The Man Who Keeps Coming Back: Why Jose Gomes at Al Khaleej Makes More Sense Than You Think

Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Qatar's World Cup Preparation Hits a Wall in Dublin

Qatar's World Cup Preparation Hits a Wall in Dublin

Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Saudi Arabia Lose 2-1 to Ecuador in New Jersey

Saudi Arabia Lose 2-1 to Ecuador in New Jersey

Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Seven Years In Waiting: How Al Nassr Won the Title

Seven Years In Waiting: How Al Nassr Won the Title

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Everything You Need to Know Before Al Nassr vs Al Ahli

Everything You Need to Know Before Al Nassr vs Al Ahli

Apr 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Ronaldo, Toney, and the Match That Could Decide Everything: Al Nassr vs Al Ahli Preview

Ronaldo, Toney, and the Match That Could Decide Everything: Al Nassr vs Al Ahli Preview

Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Fifty Days to Kickoff: Why the SAFF Chose Donis and What It Means for the Green Falcons' World Cup

Fifty Days to Kickoff: Why the SAFF Chose Donis and What It Means for the Green Falcons' World Cup

Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read

968 and Counting: Ronaldo, Al Nassr, and the Numbers That Define a Season's Endgame

968 and Counting: Ronaldo, Al Nassr, and the Numbers That Define a Season's Endgame

Apr 15, 2026 · 4 min read

Ronaldo Returns, Ronaldo Scores. Title Race Back On?

Ronaldo Returns, Ronaldo Scores. Title Race Back On?

Feb 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Ronaldo Ends His Boycott: What He Won, What It Means for the SPL Title Race

Ronaldo Ends His Boycott: What He Won, What It Means for the SPL Title Race

Feb 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Sadio Mane steps out of Ronaldo's shadow as Al Nassr discover they can win without their absent star

Sadio Mane steps out of Ronaldo's shadow as Al Nassr discover they can win without their absent star

Feb 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Benzema's Al Hilal move exposes the fault lines at Al Ittihad

Benzema's Al Hilal move exposes the fault lines at Al Ittihad

Feb 7, 2026 · 4 min read

Al Hilal Target Kante in Ambitious Loan Bid Ahead Of Club World Cup

Al Hilal Target Kante in Ambitious Loan Bid Ahead Of Club World Cup

Jun 11, 2025 · 4 min read

Ronaldo Confirms Al Nassr Stay

Ronaldo Confirms Al Nassr Stay

Jun 9, 2025 · 4 min read

Inzaghi Swaps San Siro Dreams for Al Hilal

Inzaghi Swaps San Siro Dreams for Al Hilal

Jun 7, 2025 · 4 min read

Al Hilal's Ambitious Overhaul

Al Hilal's Ambitious Overhaul

May 29, 2025 · 4 min read

Al-Ittihad’s New Reality Is Going To Be Demanding

Al-Ittihad’s New Reality Is Going To Be Demanding

May 19, 2025 · 4 min read

Al Nassr's Thumping Win: A Glimpse Beyond Ronaldo, or a Fleeting Respite?

Al Nassr's Thumping Win: A Glimpse Beyond Ronaldo, or a Fleeting Respite?

May 13, 2025 · 4 min read

Beyond the Scoreline: Al Hilal's 4-0 Statement - Title Aspirations, Club World Cup Crucible, and the Looming Managerial Question Mark

Beyond the Scoreline: Al Hilal's 4-0 Statement - Title Aspirations, Club World Cup Crucible, and the Looming Managerial Question Mark

May 13, 2025 · 4 min read

Shabab Al Ahli Crowned UAE Super Cup Champions – A Treble Season of Total Authority

Shabab Al Ahli Crowned UAE Super Cup Champions – A Treble Season of Total Authority

May 11, 2025 · 4 min read

UAE ADNOC League Clubs Fined for Unruly Fan Behaviour

UAE ADNOC League Clubs Fined for Unruly Fan Behaviour

May 6, 2025 · 4 min read

Jorge Jesus and Al Hilal Part Ways: A New Chapter for the Saudi Giants

Jorge Jesus and Al Hilal Part Ways: A New Chapter for the Saudi Giants

May 4, 2025 · 4 min read

Al Ahli Saudi FC Crowned Kings of Asia: What This Historic Win Signals for Gulf Football’s Future

Al Ahli Saudi FC Crowned Kings of Asia: What This Historic Win Signals for Gulf Football’s Future

May 4, 2025 · 4 min read

Who Will Hold Their Nerve in the Saudi Pro League Drop Zone Battle?

Who Will Hold Their Nerve in the Saudi Pro League Drop Zone Battle?

May 1, 2025 · 4 min read

Lopetegui Takes the Helm: Analyzing Qatar's High-Stakes Gamble on Proven Pedigree

Lopetegui Takes the Helm: Analyzing Qatar's High-Stakes Gamble on Proven Pedigree

May 1, 2025 · 4 min read

Kawasaki Crash the Party: Al Nassr's AFC Champions League Dream Ends in Heartbreak

Kawasaki Crash the Party: Al Nassr's AFC Champions League Dream Ends in Heartbreak

May 1, 2025 · 4 min read

Firmino and Toney Fire Ahli Past 10-Man Hilal into ACL Final Frenzy

Firmino and Toney Fire Ahli Past 10-Man Hilal into ACL Final Frenzy

Apr 30, 2025 · 4 min read

Could Victor Osimhen Be Al Hilal's Next Marquee Signing?

Could Victor Osimhen Be Al Hilal's Next Marquee Signing?

Apr 28, 2025 · 4 min read

Desert Duels: Can Europe's High Press Handle the Saudi Heat?

Desert Duels: Can Europe's High Press Handle the Saudi Heat?

Apr 23, 2025 · 4 min read

Al Jazira Stun Shabab Al Ahli To Lift ADIB Cup

Al Jazira Stun Shabab Al Ahli To Lift ADIB Cup

Apr 20, 2025 · 4 min read

Aubameyang’s Last-Minute Header Stuns Al Nassr as Al Qadsiah Shake Up the Title Race

Aubameyang’s Last-Minute Header Stuns Al Nassr as Al Qadsiah Shake Up the Title Race

Apr 19, 2025 · 4 min read

Al-Ittihad Stumble as Al-Hilal Close the Gap

Al-Ittihad Stumble as Al-Hilal Close the Gap

Apr 18, 2025 · 4 min read

Golden Boot Battle: Who’s Winning the Scoring Duel in the Saudi Pro League This Season?

Golden Boot Battle: Who’s Winning the Scoring Duel in the Saudi Pro League This Season?

Apr 15, 2025 · 4 min read

Akram Afif, Qatar’s Golden Boy Leading Al Sadd’s Charge

Akram Afif, Qatar’s Golden Boy Leading Al Sadd’s Charge

Apr 11, 2025 · 4 min read

Felix Sanchez’s Formula: How Al Sadd’s Attack Puts Them on Top

Felix Sanchez’s Formula: How Al Sadd’s Attack Puts Them on Top

Apr 8, 2025 · 4 min read

Ronaldo’s Double Downs Al Hilal as Saudi Title Race Heats Up

Ronaldo’s Double Downs Al Hilal as Saudi Title Race Heats Up

Apr 5, 2025 · 4 min read

The Contract Clause That Could Reshape Footballs Next Decade?

The Contract Clause That Could Reshape Footballs Next Decade?

Apr 2, 2025 · 4 min read

Al Hilal's Title Hopes Fade

Al Hilal's Title Hopes Fade

Feb 13, 2025 · 4 min read

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