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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. April 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Earlier this month, PIF announced it had sold a 70% stake in Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

    Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
Sport

Cancelo returns to Barcelona on permanent three-year deal

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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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