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Jorge Jesus’ Al-Hilal go from strength to strength
The Saudi Pro League is now home to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.
With so much talent plying their trade there, LiveScore is the place to be for all the big talking points.
Record breakers
Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal set a new division record for consecutive wins thanks to their 2-0 success over Al-Ettifaq.
Jorge Jesus’ team have now notched 14 victories in a row, ending Al-Nassr’s previous record of 13 wins between November 2013 and February 2014.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Al-Dawsari were both on target against Steven Gerrard’s side.
Ronaldo storm
Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a wave of criticism in Saudi Arabia after apparently making an obscene gesture towards Al-Shabab fans during Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win.
The Portugal star scored from the penalty spot in the crucial league victory but after the final whistle, he allegedly cupped his ear to supporters before pumping his hand forward in front of his pelvic area.
Chants of “Messi” could be heard in the background and local newspaper Asharq al-Awsat claim an investigation has been opened by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
Waleed Al Farraj, a prominent Saudi writer and television host, wrote on social media: “The disciplinary committee is facing the biggest test. We will wait and see. Everything has its limits, no matter how famous you are. This is how the major leagues are.”
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Keen on Kev
Saudi Pro League clubs are eyeing a summer move for Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, according to The Times.
The Belgian playmaker’s current contract at the Etihad expires at the end of next season, which could pave the way for an exit.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah are other reported targets for Saudi sides.
Hazard warning
Former Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has countered Cristiano Ronaldo’s argument that the Saudi Pro League is a better division than Ligue 1.
The retired Belgian, 33, said: “If you look at the league in Saudi Arabia, they have big players, it’s just that they’re not big teams.
“In France, maybe now they have fewer big players but they have big teams. I’m sure if a Ligue 1 team played against a Saudi Arabian team, they would win.”
