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OLIVER HOLT: I’ve seen all the greatest strikers of the last 30 years and this is my ranking of the 21 best – where do Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland fit in?

I was at Thomas Muller’s final game for Bayern Munich, against Borussia Monchengladbach, at the end of last season, and I have rarely seen an outpouring of affection for a footballer like it

When Erling Haaland smashed the record for the quickest player to reach…

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September 19, 2025

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Revealed: Darwin Nunez ‘poised for mammoth wage increase’ as Liverpool flop closes on £46m Saudi Pro League move

Darwin Nunez will reportedly receive a major wage increase if he joins Al-Hilal from Liverpool

By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 19:03 EDT, 6 August 2025 |…

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August 7, 2025

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Marseille break silence on Mason Greenwood’s future amid talk of Saudi interest in former Man United striker

Marseille have said Mason Greenwood is not for sale despite talk of interest from Saudi Arabia

By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 18:14 EDT, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 18:14…

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August 2, 2025

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Inside Newcastle’s turbulent summer: What went wrong in transfer talks, ‘two clubs within a club’, my ‘neglect’ comment that riled insider… and what they promised me is coming next, revealed by CRAIG HOPE

It's been a summer of disappointment at Newcastle - and a lot of it is entirely their own making

In the St James’ Park office awaiting a new chief executive, legend…

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July 29, 2025

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Man United outcast Antony ‘attracts interest from two Saudi Pro League clubs’ – with former Red Devils boss eyeing a stunning reunion with £85m flop

Antony is reportedly attracting interest from two Saudi Pro League clubs this summer

By GETHIN HICKS Published: 07:36 EDT, 25 July 2025 | Updated: 07:52…

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July 25, 2025

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Ivan Toney fumes ‘I HATE London’ after England star’s £197K Lamborghini is broken into after returning from his new home in Saudi Arabia

Ivan Toney has spoken out about his dislike of London after he was the victim of a crime

By TAMARA PRENN Published: 06:50 EDT, 15 July 2025 | Updated: 06:50…

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July 15, 2025

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Lionel Messi ‘is in talks with SHOCK Saudi club’ as he enters final months of Inter Miami deal, setting up potential reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks with Saudi side Al-Ahli as speculation over his future ramps up

Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli as…

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July 7, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘urges Al-Nassr to raid Real Madrid for Arsenal target’ as 40-year-old’s club eye Saudi title bid

Real Madrid star Rodrygo (right) has been linked with both Arsenal and Al-Nassr this summer

By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 16:32 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 21:07…

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July 6, 2025

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Inside Manchester City’s Club World Cup failure: How saunas, crosswords and Rayan Cherki’s French rap turned into an Al Hilal nightmare – and what happens now

The beach yoga on Florida’s east coast wouldn’t have felt quite so…

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July 2, 2025

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The biggest threat to Manchester City’s dominance has just bared its teeth – and there’s nothing that they can do about it: IAN HERBERT

Manchester City were stunned by Al Hilal in the Club World Cup last 16, losing 4-3

I’ve rarely had good things to say about Qatar – not too…

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July 1, 2025

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Ange Postecoglou ‘is lined up by top Saudi Arabia side’ – just a week after brutal Tottenham sacking

Ange Postecoglou could be set for a swift return to the dugout after being sacked by Spurs

By ABDI RASHID Published: 18:54 EDT, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 19:09…

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June 14, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr contract saga, Bruno Fernandes’ £200m Saudi offer… and Liverpool’s record-breaking Florian Wirtz move: Transfers to watch out for with SEVEN DAYS left of window

The FIFA Club World Cup means that there is a mini transfer window between June 1-10

Clubs have already been racing to get early deals done this summer…

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June 3, 2025

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PSG are no fairy story but a step towards the death of football – it’s time to call out their owners’ sportswashing and the brutality it hides: OLIVER HOLT

Xana plants a Barcelona flag in centre circle after her father won the 2015 Champions League

I could only see one story on Saturday night as I watched…

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June 2, 2025

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Man United captain Bruno Fernandes shares cryptic message amid talk of mega-money move to Al-Hilal

Bruno Fernandes pictured earlier this week during Manchester United's trip to Hong Kong

Bruno Fernandes is under contract with Manchester United until June 2027 But…

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May 31, 2025

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Bruno Fernandes offered mega-money Saudi deal as Al Hilal’s enormous budget is revealed, Ineos cuts hit Sir Alex Ferguson’s trusted sidekick and the three young stars who will leave Old Trafford this summer

Bruno Fernandes has been in spectacular form for Manchester United this season

Bruno Fernandes has been offered a mega-money deal to leave Manchester United…

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May 6, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo repeatedly shrugs and appears to argue with himself after latest Al-Nassr heartbreak – as he looks set to end the season trophyless

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crashed out of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night

Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to come to terms with Al-Nassr crashing out of…

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May 1, 2025

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Vinicius Jnr ‘makes decision on Real Madrid future amid £830m five-year deal on offer from Saudi Arabia’

Vinicius Jnr is reportedly set to commit his future to Real Madrid by signing a new contract

Vinicius Jnr is reportedly closing in on committing his future to Real…

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April 23, 2025

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Saudi Arabia chief hints at future Mohamed Salah transfer plan – despite his new two-year Liverpool deal

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has suggested Mohamed Salah remains a target

Mohamed Salah signed new deal worth £380,000-per-week earlier this month The Egyptian was…

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April 21, 2025

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Top FA chief involved in West Ham midfielder’s Lucas Paqueta spot-fixing case takes up Saudi Arabia role

Tarik Shamel is leaving the English Football Association to join their Saudi Arabian counterparts

Tarik Shamel is set for a job at the Saudi Arabian Football…

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April 15, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr boss is ‘on the brink’ amid ‘tension’ with the 40-year-old superstar

Stefano Pioli is believed to be close to the sack at Al Nassr after just six months in charge

Stefano Pioli took the managerial job at Saudi side Al-Nassr in September…

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March 28, 2025

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Sadio Mane, 32, welcomes first child with his wife Aisha Tamba, 19, after they tied the knot last year – as he dedicates goal to his baby daughter

Sadio Mane and teenage wife Aisha Tamba have welcomed their first child in Riyadh

Mane and his teenage wife welcomed their newborn 14 months after marrying…

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March 15, 2025

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Saudi Arabia Football

OLIVER HOLT: I’ve seen all the greatest strikers of the last 30 years and this is my ranking of the 21 best – where do Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland fit in?

Revealed: Darwin Nunez ‘poised for mammoth wage increase’ as Liverpool flop closes on £46m Saudi Pro League move

Marseille break silence on Mason Greenwood’s future amid talk of Saudi interest in former Man United striker

Inside Newcastle’s turbulent summer: What went wrong in transfer talks, ‘two clubs within a club’, my ‘neglect’ comment that riled insider… and what they promised me is coming next, revealed by CRAIG HOPE

Man United outcast Antony ‘attracts interest from two Saudi Pro League clubs’ – with former Red Devils boss eyeing a stunning reunion with £85m flop

Ivan Toney fumes ‘I HATE London’ after England star’s £197K Lamborghini is broken into after returning from his new home in Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi ‘is in talks with SHOCK Saudi club’ as he enters final months of Inter Miami deal, setting up potential reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘urges Al-Nassr to raid Real Madrid for Arsenal target’ as 40-year-old’s club eye Saudi title bid

Inside Manchester City’s Club World Cup failure: How saunas, crosswords and Rayan Cherki’s French rap turned into an Al Hilal nightmare – and what happens now

The biggest threat to Manchester City’s dominance has just bared its teeth – and there’s nothing that they can do about it: IAN HERBERT

Ange Postecoglou ‘is lined up by top Saudi Arabia side’ – just a week after brutal Tottenham sacking

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr contract saga, Bruno Fernandes’ £200m Saudi offer… and Liverpool’s record-breaking Florian Wirtz move: Transfers to watch out for with SEVEN DAYS left of window

PSG are no fairy story but a step towards the death of football – it’s time to call out their owners’ sportswashing and the brutality it hides: OLIVER HOLT

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes shares cryptic message amid talk of mega-money move to Al-Hilal

Bruno Fernandes offered mega-money Saudi deal as Al Hilal’s enormous budget is revealed, Ineos cuts hit Sir Alex Ferguson’s trusted sidekick and the three young stars who will leave Old Trafford this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo repeatedly shrugs and appears to argue with himself after latest Al-Nassr heartbreak – as he looks set to end the season trophyless

Vinicius Jnr ‘makes decision on Real Madrid future amid £830m five-year deal on offer from Saudi Arabia’

Saudi Arabia chief hints at future Mohamed Salah transfer plan – despite his new two-year Liverpool deal

Top FA chief involved in West Ham midfielder’s Lucas Paqueta spot-fixing case takes up Saudi Arabia role

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr boss is ‘on the brink’ amid ‘tension’ with the 40-year-old superstar

Sadio Mane, 32, welcomes first child with his wife Aisha Tamba, 19, after they tied the knot last year – as he dedicates goal to his baby daughter

‘I hump my ass off’

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Oh dear! Former Celtic striker turns up the heat on Martin as beleaguered Ibrox boss hits out at key decisions

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