For a new coach of Al-Nassr, an opening game against city rivals Al-Hilal has the potential to be a blessing as much as a curse, but for Miguel Angel Russo, Thursday’s Riyadh derby could set the tone for the rest of his tenure in one of the most demanding jobs in Asian football. These are trying times at Al-Nassr. Despite considerable investment in the playing squad in recent
LONDON: One wonders whether the Barcelona officials who were in Qatar this week to finalize the deal to take Xavi in his words “back home,” watched Al-Sadd’s AFC Champions League games against Al-Nassr from April. That was when the Saudi Arabians gave the new boss of the Blaugrana quite a lesson, perhaps the most important lesson he will take to Europe from his 30-month
Al-Nassr, and their strikers in particular, had a Thursday night to remember. Talisca scored two spectacular goals and the game ended with Vincent Aboubakar adding a third to make it 3-1 for the Riyadh giants against Abha in the Saudi Pro League (SPL). It was both a win that lifted the team right into the middle of the title race and a fine display of attacking talent for the
LONDON: The action continued in the Saudi Professional League on Thursday as the last round of games before the international break started. Riyadh giants Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr both played, and below are five things we learned. 1. Al-Nassr remind of Manchester United Despite a 3-1 win over Abha, there is plenty for Al-Nassr to think about. Mano Menezes was fired last month as
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