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PIF has changed his involvement in soccer by completing the sell of Al Hilal to their new owners, a situation Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr are watching closely. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken significant new steps toward the privatization of Saudi Arabian soccer clubs. As Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr watch the next moves closely, the PIF has officially announced the sale of Al Hilal to a new ownership group. In a press release issued on April 16, the PIF announced an agreement with Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) for the acquisition of a 70% stake in Al Hilal Club Company. The firm, led by Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, will now serve as the club’s majority owner, while the PIF retains a 5% interest in the share capital. As a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s “Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project,” the PIF became the majority shareholder of Al Hilal, alongside Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad, in July 2023. This initial investment was designed to accelerate club growth and increase the sports sector’s overall contribution to the Saudi GDP. A new strategy is now taking shape with the completion of the first of these four sales, as the PIF seeks to maximize returns and redeploy capital within the domestic economy. This gradual exit from majority ownership aims to guide the clubs toward financial sustainability while the PIF maintains a role as a minority shareholder or strategic partner. PIF and Kingdom Holding Company’s representatives arrange deal over Al Hilal. In a statement released on PIF’s website, KHC Chairman Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud reflected on the landmark deal: “Al-Hilal is a national symbol and a source of pride for the Saudi people. This acquisition expresses our deep belief in the power of sports as a unifying force and a catalyst for national development. By applying our global investment standards and cultivating strategic partnerships, we will unlock Al-Hilal’s full potential while preserving its history and identity.“ Al Nassr, Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad up next Al Hilal represents only the first phase of this divestment process. Following this precedent, the PIF will move forward with the sales of Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahli, seeking suitable suitors to continue the clubs’ professional development. Reports have already revealed that, alongside a new contract signed in June 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 15% ownership stake in Al Nassr valued at £50 million (approximately $66.7 million). As the PIF actively pursues new majority owners for the club, the Portuguese legend is positioned to assume an even more significant role in the organization. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Al Nassr is encouraging Ronaldo to increase his equity, further deepening his ties to the Saudi side’s ownership structure. With club sales expected to be phased over the coming years, the soccer icon could see his influence grow significantly in the near future.

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Pajak is here with the latest news around LFC. We’ve got a Roundtable reaction, why Liverpool signed Jacquet over Guehi, Harvey Elliott news, a new contract for Kieran Morrison and the big one, Al-Ittihad want Mo Salah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cristiano Ronaldo wrapped up the Saudi Pro League season in style, scoring twice to set a remarkable goalscoring record. Ronaldo netted twice in Riyadh, leading Al Nassr to a 4-2 win over rivals Al Ittihad to reach a total of 35 league goals, beating the record set by Abderrazak Hamdallah of Morocco in 2019 in […] The post GOAT of Saudi too appeared first on FootTheBall.

What’s that noise? Is that the sound of Euro-trash floating from Lineker’s Bar? That’s right, Pete thinks it’s official: Jack Grealish is already planing his post-title win sesh. Marcus, Jim and Pete react to a huge weekend at the top of the Premier League as both Liverpool and Arsenal promptly put their special carton of Premier League celebration milk back into the freezer (more on that at the end of the show). Plus, has Thierry Henry started shrinking yet? Has someone in the Brentford area named their baby after Marcus Speller? And what happens when you bring a bottle of water to a whip fight? Just ask Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is here with the latest edition of Redmen Bitesize with the news that Mohamed Salah is set to stay at Liverpool this season as Al-Ittihad are unlikely to make a final push to sign Salah ahead of tonight's transfer deadline in the Saudi Pro League. Other news stories include Fluminense's chairman speaking about Andre's future & Liverpool's EAFC ratings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste was joined by Neil Jones on this weeks Journo Insight show to discuss Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future ahead of the Saudi Arabia Pro League deadline on Thursday. Ste & Neil discuss if Al-Ittihad think they can sign Mo Salah or if it is a PR move for the Saudi Pro League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is here with Redmen Bitesize for today as he brings the news of Jordan Henderson's first interview since his controversial move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, as well as continuing rumours concerning the future of Mo Salah, with Al-Ittihad looking to make a £215M bid for the Egyptian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is here for the final Redmen Bitesize on transfer deadline day as he discusses all the news surrounding the Reds on transfer deadline day with the main stories being the signing of Ryan Gravenberch and Mo Salah staying at Liverpool despite bids from Al-Ittihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil joined Ste yesterday for the Journo Insight show, where the two discussed the very strange reports that Al-Ittihad are ready to make a £60M approach for Liverpool star Mo Salah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here for the latest Redmen Bitesize as he brings you the news that Al-Ittihad have made an approach to sign Mohamed Salah for €60m with a €90M as a salary per year and Sacha Tavolieri reporting that it will be an intense’ week of negotiating for Romeo Lavia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan & Chris are here to react to the news that Fabinho has left Liverpool in a transfer deal worth approximately £40m as he joins Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ittihad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is here with Bitesize for today as it has been reported that Fabinho's £40M move to Saudi club Al-Ittiahd is in jeopardy as well as the news that Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Southampton's Romeo Lavia is all over the internet and the Reds are looking to move forward with the transfer, with a fee reported to be between £35m-£50m! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is here with the latest episode of Redmen Bitesize with the news that according to reports, Liverpool are 'exploring' a move for Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure to replace Fabinho who looks set to join Al-Ittihad. Other news includes Jordan Henderson's Saudi latest, Romeo Lavia and a loan move for Anderson Arroyo. advert - 5.30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul, Chris, Dan & Chloe are here for this week’s Redmen Originals Podcast as they round up all the LFC news including Fabinho's move to Al Ittihad for £40M and how Liverpool should go about reinvesting those funds into the squad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is back with the latest episode of redmen bitesize with the news that Jordan Henderson has travelled to Germany with the rest of the squad as Liverpool & Al-Ettifaq remain in a stalemate over agreeing a transfer fee. Meanwhile, Fabinho has not travelled to Germany with his Liverpool teammates as he looks set to join Saudi Arabian Pro League team Al-Ittihad in a deal worth around £40m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ste is back with another episode of Redmen Weekly where this week the guys on the Biased Transfer Show talk Steven Gerrard to Al Ettifaq, Dan talks to Chelsea writer Bobby Vincent about Liverpool target Levi Colwill on Transfer Insight, Neil Jones reacts in real-time to news that Saudi side Al Ittihad are preparing a £40M bid for Fabinho and finally DaveOCKop speaks on the latest news surrounding Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia in another episode of Transfer Insight! To watch, or listen to, these shows in full head to redmenplus.com today and sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is here with the latest episode of Redmen Bitesize with the huge news that Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are both attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. Jordan Henderson is reportedly considering his future at the club following interest from Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq. Whilst Al-Ittihad set to make concrete bid to sign Fabinho from Liverpool for £40m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Jones joined Ste in the studio for the Journo Insight show this morning. During the show, news broke that Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad were preparing a £40M bid for defensive midfielder Fabinho! Neil and Ste react to the news as it happened! To watch or listen to the full show head to redmenplus.com now! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LFC STREAMING SERVICE: http://www.redmenplus.com JOIN THIS CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30avO2n6knAFiH2c8e4qiw/join BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.redmenmerch.com/ FIND US ON TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/theredmentv AWARD WINNING CHANNEL BRINGING YOU LIVERPOOL NEWS, LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS, ANALYSIS OF LIVERPOOL GAMES AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING YOU WANT RELATED TO LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB! GET IN TOUCH 👉 https://bit.ly/2K8qHDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.