Saudi football powerhouse with a global footprint
Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe. Jaissle, 38, arrives from Al Ahli with a track record of high‑intensity, attacking football and a trophy‑laden spell in Asia. The club aims to rebuild after a difficult 2025-26 season and a flurry of summer departures.
Neom defeats Al-Hilal 2-0, ending Hilal’s 47-game league unbeaten run. Neom’s win follows a string of strong performances that emphasize youth development and sustainable growth in Saudi football.
Al-Hilal defeats Al-Ittihad 3-2 in a Saudi Clasico, Ollie Watkins stars with two goals, while Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to a 3-0 victory; the results shake up the league table as teams chase top position.