The main league of Saudi Arabia is close to starting another season and, once again, will gain the attention of Brazilian fans, especially after “scaring” the football world in 2024 by signing big stars.
Names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Benzema and Roberto Firmino are in the Arab Premier League for another year and promise to shake up the pitches there. For this year, the clubs have not yet made any major signings, but the recent news of Al-Ahli’s interest in Vini Jr. has shaken up the football news.
When does the Saudi Arabia Championship start?
The 2024/25 Saudi Arabian Premier League season will start on August 22 a Thursday. The highlight of the first day will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr hosting Al Raed. A day later, Al-Hilal visits Al-Akhdoud.
There will be 34 rounds over 9 months, and 18 teams in search of the local trophy. The last round is scheduled for May 25th .
Participating teams
- Al Fateh
- Al Hilal
- Al Khaleej
- Al Kholood
- Al Nassr
- Al Raed
- Al Taawon
- Al-Ahli Jeddah
- Al-Akhdoud
- Al-Ettifaq
- Al-Fayha
- Al-Ittihad
- Al-Orobah
- Al-Qadisiyah
- Al-Riyadh
- Al-Shabab
- Al-Wehda
- Damac FC
The champions of the Saudi league
Al-Hilal, the team of Brazilians Neymar, Michael, Malcom and Renan Lodi, is the current champion and the most decorated player in Saudi Arabia. They have 19 trophies under their belt, four of which have been won in the last five years.
Right behind comes Al-Ittihad, with the Frenchman Benzema, with 9 titles. Al-Nassr, which has goalkeeper Bento and striker Talisca in its squad, has 8 titles, the last one being in the 2018-19 season.
Where to watch
Just like last season, the Saudi Arabia Championship will be broadcast in Brazil on Band Group (open and closed TV) and through the channel Goat on Youtube.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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