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Pinto excluded from Al-Nassr's squad against Al-Hilal in the Riyadh derby

Learn about the details of goalkeeper Pinto's exclusion from Al-Nassr's squad to face Al-Hilal in the Roshan League, the reasons for his imminent departure to the Italian League, and his numbers and statistics this season.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Mid-year break end date and school holiday schedule in Saudi Arabia

Find out when the mid-year school break ends in Saudi Arabia, and the details of the academic calendar for the remainder of the year, including the Founding Day and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays.

January 11, 2026

Local news

Arsenal beat Portsmouth 4-1 with a Martinelli hat-trick in the FA Cup

Gabriel Martinelli led Arsenal to a 4-1 FA Cup victory over Portsmouth with a hat-trick, in a match that saw Kai Havertz return from injury.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Simakan returns to Al-Nassr's squad for the Riyadh derby against Al-Hilal

Mohamed Simakan has been confirmed fit to play for Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal in the Riyadh derby of the Roshan League. Learn more about the French defender's return and the importance of the match in the title race.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Officially, Al-Hilal signs Sultan Mandash and Paulo Mari – details of the deals

Al-Hilal officially announced the signing of Sultan Mandash from Al-Taawoun and Spanish defender Paulo Mari. Learn more about the deals, player statistics, and their professional careers.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Saad Al-Shehri talks about the Al-Ettifaq vs. Al-Khaleej match in the Roshan League

Learn about the statements of Saad Al-Shehri, the coach of Al-Ettifaq, before facing Al-Khaleej in the Roshan League, and his response to the criticisms of the Al-Najma match and the truth about physical fatigue before the Eastern Province derby.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Saad Al-Shehri reveals the date of Koka's return and Al-Ettifaq's winter plans

Learn about the statements of Al-Ettifaq coach Saad Al-Shehri regarding the return of Egyptian striker Ahmed Hassan Kouka from injury, and the club's stance on winter transfer deals before facing Al-Khaleej.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Saad Al-Shehri includes Nkota in Al-Ettifaq's squad for the match against Al-Khaleej

Saad Al-Shehri has decided to include Mohau Nkota in Al-Ettifaq's squad for their match against Al-Khaleej in the Roshan League after confirming his fitness. Learn more about the Eastern Province derby and the team's preparations.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Mohammed Al-Da'ayee comments on Bono's absence from the Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr derby

Mohammed Al-Da’ayee speaks about Yassine Bounou’s absence from the Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr match in the Riyadh derby, and sends a message of support to goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Rubaie before the anticipated match in the Roshan League.

January 11, 2026

Sports

Philippine garbage mountain collapse disaster: Hopes dwindle for rescuing the missing

Rescue teams in the Philippines are continuing to search for 29 people missing under a mountain of garbage in Cebu, amid fading hopes of finding survivors 72 hours after the disaster.

January 11, 2026

World News