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‘Inside Ittihad’: From regional powerhouse to global household name

‘Inside Ittihad’: From regional powerhouse to global household name

  • In the second of a three-part series, Arab News looks at how the Jeddah club are growing and developing their brand, both locally and internationally
By Paul Williams ·

Dawri is a podcast by Arab News dedicated to the revolution sweeping Saudi football.

The Saudi Pro League, the national teams and the Women’s Premier League will be in focus, as we also keep an eye on Middle East football and Arab footballers abroad.

Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest

Real Madrid close in on Vinicius contract extension amid Saudi interest

By Reuters ·
Update Al-Hilal held at Damac to stay second

Al-Hilal held at Damac to stay second

By John Duerden ·
Duran, Ronaldo star as Al-Nassr win again

Duran, Ronaldo star as Al-Nassr win again

By John Duerden ·
On eve of his 40th birthday, Ronaldo says he is the best soccer player ever

On eve of his 40th birthday, Ronaldo says he is the best soccer player ever

By AP ·
Al-Dawsari the star as Al-Hilal return to top of AFC Champions League Elite group

Al-Dawsari the star as Al-Hilal return to top of AFC Champions League Elite group

By John Duerden ·
New arrival Jhon Duran starts for Al-Nassr but it’s Ronaldo who shines in Asia

New arrival Jhon Duran starts for Al-Nassr but it’s Ronaldo who shines in Asia

By John Duerden ·
Al-Ittihad fight back to keep pace with Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League

Al-Ittihad fight back to keep pace with Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League

By John Duerden ·
Aston Villa’s Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln

Aston Villa’s Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported £64 mln

By AFP ·
Hilal, Ettifaq return to winning ways

Hilal, Ettifaq return to winning ways

By John Duerden ·
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister promises ‘best World Cup experience’ in 2034

Saudi Arabia’s sports minister promises ‘best World Cup experience’ in 2034

By Arab News ·
Ronaldo shines again to send Al-Nassr third

Ronaldo shines again to send Al-Nassr third

By John Duerden ·
Lack of improvement meant Gerrard’s departure from Ettifaq was a matter of time

Lack of improvement meant Gerrard’s departure from Ettifaq was a matter of time

By John Duerden ·

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