Brazil coach Ancelotti gets year's jail for tax fraud
"We condemn Carlo Ancelotti, as the author of an offence against the treasury... to the punishment of one year in prison" and a fine of 386,361 euros ($452,821), the Madrid court wrote in a ruling.
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The National
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- The National
Saudi Pro League salaries 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo on top, Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez among big earners
The Saudi Arabian football season is up and running, even if the action is not taking place in the kingdom just yet. The Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong marked the beginning of the season for a league that is not only lucrative but also dynamic. The man who heralded the epic transformation of Saudi Arabian football is back for more. Cristiano Ronaldo ended prolonged speculation about his future by signing a two-year contract extension at Al Nassr. At age 40, the Portuguese superstar is still one of the biggest attractions in world football, which is why he commands a stunning annual salary (see below). But this year will be about a lot more. Ronaldo will be keen to win his first major silverware at the Riyadh club, having joined the side at the end of 2022. The competition, though, will be intense. Saudi Arabian clubs have grown smarter, are moving more decisively and are attracting top quality talent at the peak of their powers, showing that the kingdom is a flourishing arena for players and not a retreat for stars of yesteryears; in July Al Qadsiah signed Atalanta striker Mateo Retegui, last season's top scorer in Serie A, paying a record fee for the Italian league. Theo Hernandez and Darwin Nunez have joined Al Hilal, adding even more star power to a league brimming with it. While football in the kingdom grows and becomes even more competitive, it is a fact that one of its strengths is the fabulous contracts that the stars enjoy. Below is the list of the top-earning players in Saudi Arabian football. Data collected from reports, and Highest-paid players in Saudi Pro League 2025/26 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) - €4 million per week 2. Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) - €1 million per week 3. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) - €960,000 per week 4. Sadio Mane (Al Nassr) - €769,000 per week 5. Ivan Toney (Al Ahli) - €490,000 per week =6. N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad) €480,000 per week =6. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal) €480,000 per week =6. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal) €480,000 per week 9. Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr) €471,000 per week 10. Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr) €465,000 per week 11. Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal) €430,000 per week =12. Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal) €394,000 per week =12. Kingsley Coman (Al Nassr) €394,000 per week 14. Mateo Retegui (Al Qadsiah) €385,000 per week 15. Malcom (Al Hilal) €346,000 per week 16. Inigo Martinez (Al Nassr) €345,000 per week 17. Joao Felix (Al Nassr) €336,000 per week 18. Ruben Neves (Al Hilal) €332,000 per week 19. Joao Cancelo (Al Hilal) €294,000 per week 20. Gini Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq) €288,000 per week
Sharjah 24
an hour ago
- Sharjah 24
Mbappe lifts Real Madrid past Osasuna in La Liga opener
The France striker, last season's European Golden Shoe winner, scored early in the second half after he was fouled in the area by Osasuna defender Juan Cruz. It was enough to seal the points in Alonso's first game in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Madrid now unbeaten in their opening fixture of a league campaign since 2008. "You can see that Kylian wants to do even more after this first year where he did great things," said Alonso. Mbappe finished as La Liga's top scorer with 31 goals in his first season in Spain, and is now wearing the number 10 shirt vacated by Luka Modric after the Croatian left for AC Milan last month. "I don't know if it's linked to the new number or not, or simply to his desire to win, but he wants to improve individual and collective performance and inspire his team-mates," added Alonso. "You can see his desire every day. Today he created those decisive moments that enable us to win matches." Madrid had a shortened pre-season after their run to the Club World Cup semi-finals in July, but Alonso has been adamant that would not be used as an excuse after their request for the Osasuna match to be postponed to a later date was rejected. "To start on the right foot is key in La Liga. We know we weren't well prepared," Madrid defender Dani Carvajal told DAZN. "But we basically didn't suffer and it was a complete display." Spain international Carvajal came off the bench for his first league appearance since October after a long-term knee injury, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the second half. New faces in Madrid Alexander-Arnold made his La Liga debut after his move from Liverpool, with former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and left-back Alvaro Carreras other summer arrivals included in the starting line-up. Madrid though were without England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is expected to be sidelined until October as he recovers from a operation to solve a recurrent shoulder issue. Madrid are looking to turn the page on a disappointing end to the Carlo Ancelotti era after relinquishing both their domestic and European crowns last season. Alonso's side had to show patience against an Osasuna team that finished ninth last term, with the hosts largely restricted to long-range efforts from centre-backs Huijsen and Eder Militao in the first half. Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera was equal to both, while Mbappe failed to connect cleanly after being picked out by Vinicius Junior before he curled another shot wide as Madrid struggled to break down their opponents. But Mbappe grabbed the only goal six minutes after half-time after he went down following a clumsy challenge by Cruz as he tried to cut past the defender. Mbappe duly got up and running for the new campaign as he sent Herrera the wrong way from the spot. Alonso handed 18-year-old Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono his debut midway through the second half as Madrid controlled the game and seldom looked troubled. Ante Budimir headed over in a rare opportunity for Osasuna and Mastantuono was denied late on by Herrera. Osasuna finished the match with 10 men with Abel Bretones sent off in stoppage time for throwing an arm to block the run of Gonzalo Garcia.
UAE Moments
3 hours ago
- UAE Moments
Mohamed Salah Leads PFA Race as Isak Skips Awards Amid Transfer Turmoil
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continues to dominate headlines as a frontrunner for the 2025 Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award. The Egyptian icon, fresh off a stellar season tallying 29 goals and 18 assists, stands alongside teammates Alexis Mac Allister and is joined by nominees including Alexander Isak (Newcastle), Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, and Cole Palmer. However, attention has turned to Alexander Isak, who has chosen not to attend the PFA Awards ceremony amid intense speculation surrounding his potential move to Liverpool. The Newcastle United striker, who made the PFA Team of the Year, remains absent and has not publicly confirmed his attendance despite being expected to present alongside five Liverpool players. This unfolding drama comes as Isak continues to distance himself from Newcastle's pre-season setup, opting instead to train alone and pushing for the transfer to be finalized. The move, if realized, would have significant implications for both clubs, potentially reinforcing Liverpool's attacking depth while marking a major reshuffle for Newcastle. At the awards event itself, Mohamed Salah was spotted embracing Arsenal star Alessia Russo on the red carpet, a symbolic moment bridging men's and women's football, as both were top nominees in their respective categories.
