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Al-Hilal

Al-Hilal — Saudi club that signed Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville for £60m from West Ham in 2026.

2026-04-302026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Joao Cancelo Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on a permanent deal after his contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated.

    Cancelo Makes ‘Dream’ Barca Move After Al-Hilal Exit
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Although last summer they told Fernandes it was his call whether to accept the mammoth offer put to him by Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Hilal, with the Portuguese later admitting he felt “hurt” by that stance, this time around United have made their position clear.

    Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes
  4. Joy Online

    Although last summer they told Fernandes it was his call whether to accept the mammoth offer put to him by Saudi Pro-League outfit Al-Hilal, with the Portuguese later admitting he felt “hurt” by that stance, this time around United have made their position clear.

    Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Saudi club Al-Hilal have agreed a deal worth £60m to sign winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham.

    Al-Hilal agree £60m deal for West Ham’s Summerville
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    His managerial stints overseas have included Brazilian club Flamengo, Turkey’s Fenerbahce and Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, the later at which he coached Ronaldo.

    Jesus to take over Portugal after World Cup exit
  8. Joy Online

    There was interest from Al-Hilal, but Pereira had no interest in leaving Forest and the Premier League.

    Glasner poised for Forest job as Pereira exits
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The former Liverpool striker’s move to the country he was playing against has turned sour after he was omitted from Al-Hilal’s Saudi Pro League squad following the arrival of Karim Benzema midway through the season.

    World Cup: Uruguay equalise late to deny Saudi Arabia in stifling Miami
  11. Joy Online

    The Asian Player of the Year scored the winning goal against Argentina in 2022 and has consistently been one of the stars of Al-Hilal, cutting in from the left to maximum effect.

    Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guide
  12. May 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    His ⁠stint at Saudi club Al-Hilal was disrupted by injuries and he returned to boyhood club Santos last year but has struggled to recapture his form.

    Neymar suffers calf injury, expected to join Brazil camp
  14. Joy Online

    That allowed Saudi Pro League title rivals Al-Hilal to claim a 1-1 draw and remain within two points of leaders Al-Nassr with one game left.

    Ronaldo kept waiting for first trophy with Al-Nassr
Sport

Cancelo returns to Barcelona on permanent three-year deal

The News

Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.

21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 21 August

  1. Cancelo returns to Barcelona on permanent three-year deal

    Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Manchester United will reject any Bruno Fernandes transfer bid

    Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Manchester United rejects any offer for Bruno Fernandes

    Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Al-Hilal signs West Ham winger Summerville for £60m

    Saudi club Al-Hilal have agreed a £60m deal (initial £55m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville, 24, from relegated West Ham. The sale provides a windfall for West Ham as they look to cut their wage bill following relegation from the Premier League.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Jorge Jesus appointed Portugal coach after World Cup exit

    Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.

    10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. Glasner set to replace Pereira as Nottingham Forest manager

    Nottingham Forest has parted ways with manager Vitor Pereira and is poised to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor, with a deal virtually complete. Glasner, who led Palace to the Europa Conference League title last season, will become Forest's fifth manager in fewer than 12 months.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Uruguay equalise late to draw with Saudi Arabia

    Uruguay's Maxi Araujo scored in the final 10 minutes to earn a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Group H match, denying the Saudis a second successive opening-game victory after their 2022 win over Argentina. Uruguay dominated with 28 shots on goal.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Saudi Arabia appoints Georgios Donis for World Cup 2026

    Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard in late April and replaced him with Greek winger Georgios Donis, who will select his squad without overseeing a game. Renard's second spell was underwhelming, and despite the tournament's expansion Saudi Arabia only narrowly qualified.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Neymar nursing calf injury, expected fit for Brazil World Cup

    Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury with oedema but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's World Cup camp next week. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad for the tournament starting June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Al-Nassr lose AFC Champions League Two final to Gamba Osaka

    Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr fell 1-0 to Japanese club Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, with Deniz Hummet scoring in the 30th minute. The loss extends Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy since joining the Saudi side in January 2023, though Al-Nassr can secure their first Saudi Pro League title since 2019 with a win against Damac on Thursday.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Saudi Arabia ends LIV Golf funding at season end

    Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will withdraw its multi-billion-dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, citing that the investment required is no longer consistent with its current investment strategy. The breakaway golf tour has announced a "strategic evolution" with a new independent board as it seeks replacement financial investors.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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