Soccer - Al-Nassr's Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semi-final
Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card for elbowing an opponent.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Soccer - Crowds hail Ronaldo's arrival in Iran ahead of match
The Saudi Pro League has become an attractive destination for Europe-based players since Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr last January.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Soccer - Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs
Kawasaki Frontale, meanwhile, face a tricky opener against Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Saudi wealth fund to take control of soccer star Ronaldo's club
The privatisation plan, mainly focused on soccer clubs and launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Soccer: Ronaldo says Saudi league could become top five in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo said the quality of the Saudi competition had improved even in his short time in it.
Wed May 24 2023
Sport - Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list in 2023 after Saudi move
Cristiano Ronaldo earned $136 million with Forbes saying his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75 million.
Thu May 04 2023
Soccer - Ronaldo angered by blow to title hopes of Al-Nassr, opponents hail 'checkmate'
Al-Nassr suffered a huge blow to their hopes of winning the Saudi Professional League after a goalless draw with lowly Al-Feiha.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Soccer: Booked, subbed and goalless - a rough night for Ronaldo
Ronaldo failed to score for the third consecutive game and is yet to open his account at Al-Nassr stadium.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Soccer: Furious Ronaldo storms off pitch after Al-Nassr defeat
The defeat marked the second match in row in which the 38-year-old Ronaldo failed to find the net.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Soccer - Ronaldo to make Saudi debut in friendly against PSG
Ronaldo will lead the team made up of players from Saudi sides Al Hilal and Al Nassr against Messi's PSG.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Soccer: Martinez appointed Portugal coach, will contact Ronaldo
Martinez said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about his future in the team.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Soccer - Ronaldo embracing new challenge at Al Nassr after winning everything in Europe
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Soccer - Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: What we know of the Portugal forward's new Saudi Arabian club
Al Nassr is based in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and the club plays in the country's top division - the SPL, which has 16 teams.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: The glorious European legacy left by a true great
As a five-time Champions League winner and the top scorer in the history of European football's premier club competition, Ronaldo's legacy as one of the all-time greats is secure.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: Superstar striker inspired by Saudi club's vision
Cristiano Ronaldo is looking forward to a new experience in Saudi Arabia as he hailed Al Nassr's "inspiring" vision.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024