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The 42
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Joao Felix departs Chelsea and joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr
PORTUGUESE FORWARD JOAO Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Al Nassr have paid Chelsea a fee worth a reported €50.5 million (£43.7m) to secure Felix's services. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline. 'I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together,' said Felix in a video posted on the Riyadh club's X account. A separate post said he had signed until 2027. Advertisement Felix remains one of the most expensive transfers in history, following his move to Atletico for €127.7m six years ago. He has since failed to score more than 10 goals a season, despite stints at Barcelona, AC Milan and Chelsea. According to Arryadia, a Riyadh sports newspaper, Felix will earn €8.7m a year. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's arrival in 2023, and the conservative desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034. Many of the signings have been ageing stars, but Felix bucks the trend along with Mateo Retegui, 26, the Serie A top-scorer who joined Al Qadsiah last week. French international Theo Hernandez, 27, left AC Milan for Al Hilal in a reported €25m deal earlier this month. Top coaches have also been lured to Saudi Arabia, including Italy's Simone Inzaghi who led Al Hilal to an upset win over Manchester City at the Club World Cup. At Al Nassr, Felix will be working under Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, who was sacked by Al Hilal in May following their defeat in the Asian Champions League semi-finals. – © AFP 2025
IOL News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Why Kaizer Chiefs can't afford another striker misfire
PORTUGUESE striker Flavio Silva has so far devided opinions after signing for Kaizer Chiefs. | @KaizerChiefs Kaizer Chiefs have taken steps to fix their long-standing striker problem, but with past failures still fresh in memory, their next signing simply cannot afford to be another letdown. After years of frustration up front, the Soweto giants have once again gone into the market in search of goals. Christian Saile and Ranga Chivaviro were both released after failing to make the desired impact, while Tashreeq Morris has yet to win over the technical team. In response, Chiefs moved quickly to bring in Portuguese striker Flávio Silva from Indonesian club Persebaya Surabaya. Silva, 29, is not a young prospect or a player signed for potential — he's expected to deliver immediately. But already, question marks are forming around his fitness and sharpness, especially after a pre-season campaign that has not inspired universal confidence. Some supporters have voiced concerns, wary of another stop-gap solution in a position that has been mishandled far too often in recent years.
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Jorge Jesus named new Al Nassr coach to partner with Ronaldo
PORTUGUESE football manager Jorge Jesus has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. The club confirmed the news on social media, stating, 'It's official: Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr.' Jesus, 70, returns to Saudi football after being dismissed by Al Hilal in May following their Asian Champions League semi-final defeat. His previous stint with Al Hilal began in 2023, marking his second spell with the club. With a managerial career spanning Portugal, Brazil, and Turkey, Jesus brings extensive experience to Al Nassr. His most notable roles include managing Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in his home country. The appointment comes shortly after Cristiano Ronaldo extended his stay with Al Nassr, signing a new two-year deal in June. Despite being the league's top scorer last season with 25 goals, Ronaldo has yet to secure a major trophy with the club. Al Nassr also fell short in the Asian Champions League semi-finals, adding pressure for success under Jesus.
The 42
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The 42
Portuguese players pay tribute to Diogo Jota during Wimbledon doubles match
PORTUGUESE PAIR NUNO Borges and Francisco Cabral paid tribute to compatriot Diogo Jota by wearing black ribbons on court at Wimbledon. Borges wore the item on his cap during his third-round singles clash with 17th seed Karen Khachanov after Cabral donned one on his shirt sleeve during his doubles match earlier on Friday as the All England Club relaxed its strict all-white dress code to allow tributes to the Liverpool forward. Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday while travelling to catch a ferry to the UK ahead of pre-season. Advertisement Cabral said he was driving to Wimbledon when he heard the news, describing the footballer as 'an idol, such an icon, such a good person' in Portugal. After his defeat in the men's doubles alongside Lucas Miedler, he added: 'Yesterday the idea of wearing a black strap came up – that was not allowed. 'I asked for permission to use the black ribbon and they let me play with it. 'It was an honour – it was not for the best reason. 'He was an inspiration not only for me but for the country in general.' Liverpool fan and British doubles player Neal Skupski had also brought a black armband for his match on Thursday but opted not to wear it. The 35-year-old then found out about the death of his grandmother shortly after coming off court of his first-round win alongside fellow Briton Joe Salisbury. Skupski suggested he may wear one later in the tournament, saying: 'Maybe in the next couple of days.'
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wimbledon star wears black ribbon in poignant tribute to Diogo Jota as SW19 chiefs relax strict dress code
PORTUGUESE Wimbledon star Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon in memory of Diogo Jota. The Liverpool forward, 28, 5 Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon in tribute to Diogo Jota Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Cabral said paying tribute made him 'very happy' Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Diogo Jota died in a car crash yesterday Credit: AP He was seen wearing a commemorative black ribbon on the sleeve of his shirt Cabral and Miedler saw off In an emotional post-match interview, Cabral said: "I didn't know him personally. But I know a friend who knew him. A great guy. READ MORE IN SPORT 'Obviously, very, very sad news. Not only in the sports world but in Portugal overall. 'He's such an idol. Such an icon. Such a good person. I am very sad to hear what happened. 'I got the news when I was driving to Wimbledon. I wish all the best for his family. "He had great people around him. I hope they can get through it. Most read in Sport 5 Wimbledon 2025 LIVE - 'He was really hard working, what he had come through, what he had conquered in his career and life. Very inspiring for me. 'He plays in the national team. One of the best teams in the world. I followed the games and when he scored, I was happy for him. 'In the back of my head while I was playing, I was sad as everyone is in Portugal. I had to play the game. I had to focus on my game. I'm sad, of course.' What we know so far : Diogo Jota has Liverpool FC coming to terms with Liverpool ace's Jota only got Heartbroken Cristiano Ronaldo says Read Portuguese Jota was one of Cabral added that he was hoping someone could arrange a "black strip" for him to wear today. The Porto-born star said it would make him "very, very happy to do it". Wimbledon chiefs gave players permission to wear black armbands in tribute to the footballer. That is despite the tournament's Jota passed away alongside his brother Andre Silva, 25, when the tyre on their Lamborghini suddenly burst in northern Spain. They were 5 Cabral plays men's doubles with Lucas Miedler Credit: AFP
