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Al-Hilal

Also known as: Al-Hilal Club Company

Al-Hilal — Saudi Pro League club that signed Gabriel Martinelli, Ollie Watkins, Crysencio Summerville, and Ruben Neves in 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes the switch to Villa his arrival is likely to trigger England international Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. …

    Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea’s Jackson
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. July 2026
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. June 2026
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. May 2026
  14. 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

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ronaldo demands life bans for fans mocking deceased Jota

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after supporters appeared to chant about the late Diogo Jota at teammate Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match on Saturday in Buraydah. Jota, a close friend of Neves, died on July 3 in a car crash in Spain; Al-Hilal Club Company filed a complaint with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation over the incident.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for Jota memorial chants

    Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for fans who chanted the late Diogo Jota's name at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match, saying such behaviour has no place in football. Jota, a Liverpool forward and close friend of Neves, died in a car crash at age 28 in July last year.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for disrespectful Jota chanting

    Cristiano Ronaldo called for lifetime stadium bans after fans chanted the name of late footballer Diogo Jota at Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match. Jota, a former Liverpool and Wolverhampton player, died in a car crash in Spain aged 28 last year.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Chelsea's Joao Pedro compared to Benzema and Haaland by Alonso

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Senegal winger Ndiaye joins Manchester City from Everton

    Iliman Ndiaye, a 26-year-old Senegal international, has joined Manchester City from Everton for up to £65 million on a five-year contract, six years after making his professional debut in England's seventh tier.

    3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Ollie Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debut

    England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0. The 30-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa for £51m, was introduced at half-time and headed home Sultan Mandash's cross near the end of the match.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Aston Villa sign Mbaye from PSG and Harwood-Bellis

    Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 31 August

  1. Tottenham in talks for Ndiaye as Richarlison returns to Everton

    Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction. Everton have agreed terms in principle to re-sign Richarlison after he told Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi multiple times he wants to leave, and are also pursuing a loan deal for Jack Grealish from Manchester City.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Barcelona in advanced talks for Arsenal striker Jesus

    Barcelona are closing in on a transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, valued at £8.6m, with the deal expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to travel for a medical on Monday.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Aston Villa close to £65m deal for Chelsea striker Jackson

    Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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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