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Saudi Football Passion and Healthcare Excellence

Explore the unbridled passion for football in Saudi Arabia's Pro League and the commitment to healthcare excellence through GP services. Discover the heart-pounding stadiums, iconic players, and the holistic healthcare experience that defines the Kingdom. Join us in celebrating Saudi Arabia's dedication to the well-being and happiness of its people.

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Neymar’s Mega Move: Saudi Pro League Welcomes A Football Icon

Republished with full copyrights permissions obtained from the Sports Today Magazine. In a stunning turn of events, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal have made waves in the soccer world with their latest acquisition. Former Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) star Neymar Jr. has signed a ground-breaking deal with Al-Hilal, solidifying his presence as one of the sport’s most valuable players. Rumor has it…

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Neymar's Mega Move: Saudi Pro League Welcomes A Football Icon

In a stunning turn of events, the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal have made waves in the soccer world with their latest acquisition. Former Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) star Neymar Jr. has signed a ground-breaking deal with Al-Hilal, solidifying his presence as one of the sport’s most valuable players. Rumor has it that this record-breaking transfer package, worth a staggering $300 million over two…

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Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr

Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr In preparation for a potential £20 million transfer to Al-Nassr, Eric Bailly, the sidelined player from Manchester United, has been in communication with Cristiano Ronaldo. The 29-year-old defender has been excluded from Erik ten Hag's plans, having spent the previous season on loan at Marseille. He was not required to participate in the team's pre-season training and was left out of the Red Devils' squad that traveled to the USA. Eager to secure an exit from Manchester United, Bailly seems to have found a lifeline in Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Following the recent move of United's left-back Alex Telles, who was also on loan last season, to the Saudi Arabian side, Sky Sports has reported that discussions are underway between Old Trafford authorities and Al-Nassr to send Bailly there as well. The potential deal would involve a three-year contract worth £20 million for the injury-prone center-back, who is currently in the final year of his contract with Manchester United, with an option for an additional year. It is mentioned that Ronaldo personally had a conversation with Bailly to talk about the Saudi Pro League and living in Riyadh, where Al-Nassr's headquarters are located.' It is probable that Ronaldo also had discussions with Telles before his transfer was officially announced on Sunday. Additionally, the iconic former Red Devil Ronaldo offered guidance to Anthony Elanga, who appears to be the upcoming promising talent set to depart from Old Trafford. Having been teammates with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner during his second stint at the club, Elanga is now close to completing a £15m move to Nottingham Forest. , the Swedish international still holds Ronaldo in high regard. In a statement to the Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet last year, Elanga expressed his admiration for Ronaldo when the Portuguese superstar's contract was terminated by United officials, saying, "He holds a special place in my heart." "He has helped me a lot not only on the pitch but off it as well. He is an inspiration, not only to me but to all the young players at United. Sometimes it's just me and him at the gym." Elanga was then asked whether his opinion of Ronaldo had changed because of the manner of his acrimonious departure from Old Trafford in November. "No, not so much," the 21-year-old affirmed. "Because when I'm with him, he hasn't changed. He is still Cristiano Ronaldo to me. He has helped me a lot." Unlike Bailly and Telles, Elanga was included in the Red Devils' pre-season tour squad. Telles had spent the 2022-23 season with Sevilla in Spain, and during his time there, he managed to win the Europa League. Unfortunately, for Bailly, injuries continued to be a major issue, which resulted in French club Marseille deciding against pursuing a permanent signing. His former national team coach, Patrick Beaumelle, has expressed sympathy for the 29-year-old's situation. However, even Beaumelle acknowledges that Bailly's career is currently in a difficult and troubled state. "It's a mess. He remains and will remain one of the best defenders I have known," Beaumelle recently told Africa Foot United. "It's a shame because a 100 per cent Bailly could have helped the team to grab points to be second. "He has not always been 100 per cent, it is perhaps the fault of bad luck, when he loved Marseille and would have appreciated being part of this project." Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr Read the full article

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BREAKING: Lionel Messi to Inter Miami CF Club

Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, MLS, transfer news, soccer, football In the race to secure Lionel Messi's signature, Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF has surged ahead as the favorites, according to sources familiar with the matter. While no official agreement has been reached yet, insiders reveal that the terms being discussed include an intriguing option for part-ownership of Inter Miami CF. Notably, this potential deal would not involve any subsidy from the MLS, setting it apart from the arrangement that David Beckham, the club's co-owner, received. Furthermore, negotiations have also encompassed an agreement with Apple TV, the exclusive broadcast rightsholder for the MLS. Sources close to the situation, including ESPN's Jordi Blanco, have disclosed that Messi has made a decisive move away from Barcelona, declining to wait any longer and ruling out a return to the Catalan giants for the upcoming season. Despite Barcelona's efforts to adjust their payroll and accommodate Messi, the football superstar has firmly set his sights on new horizons. Meanwhile, insiders have revealed that those involved in Al Hilal's pursuit of Messi fear that the Argentine maestro has lost interest in their proposition. As he carefully weighs his options, Al Hilal's hopes appear to be waning. Amidst speculation, media reports have circulated claiming that Messi has struck a deal with Inter Miami. However, when questioned for confirmation or denial, a spokesperson for the MLS club declined to comment. The situation remains fluid and awaits official confirmation. At 35 years old, Lionel Messi is set to become a free agent on June 30 as his contract with Paris Saint-Germain nears its end. Last week, the French champions publicly announced that Messi will not be staying with the club beyond his current deal, hinting at an imminent departure. Earlier reports from ESPN indicated that Al Hilal, one of the Saudi Pro League clubs recently acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, had presented Messi with an enticing offer. Sources claimed that the club believed they had a fifty-fifty chance of securing the services of the football icon. However, communication between Al Hilal and Messi's camp has dwindled, leading insiders in Saudi Arabia to accept that Messi's decision now hangs in the balance between a potential return to Barcelona, where he enjoyed tremendous success, and a move to Inter Miami, which boasts co-owner David Beckham. This critical juncture presents Messi with a choice between an emotional homecoming to Barcelona or a commercially driven venture with Inter Miami. While Barcelona remains eager to re-sign their prodigal son, complications surrounding the financial viability of the deal have hindered progress, requiring LaLiga's approval. If Messi were to opt for a move to Miami, it would undoubtedly mark a groundbreaking signing for MLS. The departure of coach Phil Neville last week, coupled with talks between Inter Miami and Tata Martino, former manager for Argentina and Barcelona, heighten the allure of a potential collaboration with Messi. Reports suggest that Miami's offer to the Argentine superstar includes intricate sponsorship arrangements with renowned brands like Apple and Adidas. In other news, Apple TV+ recently announced its acquisition of the rights to a captivating four-part documentary chronicling the illustrious career of Lionel Messi. This development aligns with Apple TV+'s ongoing partnership with MLS as it enters the first year of its TV rights deal. Please note that this article includes information and insights from ESPN's Mark Ogden, Jeff Carlisle, Jordi Blanco, and Sam Marsden.   Read the full article

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Cristiano Ronaldo faces arrest, deportation from Saudi Arabia over latest behaviour

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could be arrested and deported from Saudi Arabia after appearing to make an obscene gesture towards Al-Hilal fans during a heated Saudi Pro League encounter. This was after Al-Nassr suffered a 2-0 defeat to their bitter rivals Al-Hilal and fell three points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad in the SPL title race. The football icon was angered by Al-Hilal who taunted him throughout the match with chants of Lionel Messi. Ronaldo while walking off the King Fahd International Stadium, and with the chants of ‘Messi’ ringing louder in his ears, allegedly grabbed his genitals in reaction. The intention behind Ronaldo’s actions remains uncertain but a prominent lawyer and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law advisor, Nouf bin Ahmed said she has begun the move for Ronaldo’s arrest and deportation. The prominent lawyer said she will be submitting a petition to the Public Ministry of Saudi Arabia. “I don’t follow sports. Even if the crowd provoked Ronaldo, he didn’t know how to react. Cristiano’s behaviour is a crime,” she said, according to Fichajes. “An indecent public act, which is one of the crimes that allows for arrest and deportation if committed by a foreigner. We will present a petition to the Public Ministry regarding the issue.” Read the full article

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“He will not finish his career at Al-Nassr” – Cristiano Ronaldo’s new coach drops bombshell claim on Portugal superstar’s next destination

Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia has dropped a bombshell claim over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future. The Portuguese icon arrived at Mrsool Park on a two-year deal earlier this month. His move to the Saudi Pro League is the first time the legendary striker has played football outside of Europe. Garcia claims that Ronaldo, 37, will return to Europe to finish his career. The French coach said (via…

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Jack Nicklaus says LIV Golf offered him money to be face of tour

Jack Nicklaus says LIV Golf offered him money to be face of tour

Former PGA pro Greg Norman has very quickly become synonymous with the LIV Golf Invitational Series — the Saudi Arabia-funded breakaway league that has divided the golf world this season. But as it turns out, Norman wasn’t LIV’s first choice as a figurehead for the controversial tour. PGA icon Jack Nicklaus told Michael Bamberger of The Fire Pit Collective that he twice turned down an offer to be…

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Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr

Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr In preparation for a potential £20 million transfer to Al-Nassr, Eric Bailly, the sidelined player from Manchester United, has been in communication with Cristiano Ronaldo. The 29-year-old defender has been excluded from Erik ten Hag's plans, having spent the previous season on loan at Marseille. He was not required to participate in the team's pre-season training and was left out of the Red Devils' squad that traveled to the USA. Eager to secure an exit from Manchester United, Bailly seems to have found a lifeline in Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. Following the recent move of United's left-back Alex Telles, who was also on loan last season, to the Saudi Arabian side, Sky Sports has reported that discussions are underway between Old Trafford authorities and Al-Nassr to send Bailly there as well. The potential deal would involve a three-year contract worth £20 million for the injury-prone center-back, who is currently in the final year of his contract with Manchester United, with an option for an additional year. It is mentioned that Ronaldo personally had a conversation with Bailly to talk about the Saudi Pro League and living in Riyadh, where Al-Nassr's headquarters are located.' It is probable that Ronaldo also had discussions with Telles before his transfer was officially announced on Sunday. Additionally, the iconic former Red Devil Ronaldo offered guidance to Anthony Elanga, who appears to be the upcoming promising talent set to depart from Old Trafford. Having been teammates with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner during his second stint at the club, Elanga is now close to completing a £15m move to Nottingham Forest. , the Swedish international still holds Ronaldo in high regard. In a statement to the Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet last year, Elanga expressed his admiration for Ronaldo when the Portuguese superstar's contract was terminated by United officials, saying, "He holds a special place in my heart." "He has helped me a lot not only on the pitch but off it as well. He is an inspiration, not only to me but to all the young players at United. Sometimes it's just me and him at the gym." Elanga was then asked whether his opinion of Ronaldo had changed because of the manner of his acrimonious departure from Old Trafford in November. "No, not so much," the 21-year-old affirmed. "Because when I'm with him, he hasn't changed. He is still Cristiano Ronaldo to me. He has helped me a lot." Unlike Bailly and Telles, Elanga was included in the Red Devils' pre-season tour squad. Telles had spent the 2022-23 season with Sevilla in Spain, and during his time there, he managed to win the Europa League. Unfortunately, for Bailly, injuries continued to be a major issue, which resulted in French club Marseille deciding against pursuing a permanent signing. His former national team coach, Patrick Beaumelle, has expressed sympathy for the 29-year-old's situation. However, even Beaumelle acknowledges that Bailly's career is currently in a difficult and troubled state. "It's a mess. He remains and will remain one of the best defenders I have known," Beaumelle recently told Africa Foot United. "It's a shame because a 100 per cent Bailly could have helped the team to grab points to be second. "He has not always been 100 per cent, it is perhaps the fault of bad luck, when he loved Marseille and would have appreciated being part of this project." Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly in dialogue with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a potential £20million move to Al-Nassr Read the full article

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LIAD TELLA: THE MAN THE CAP FITS

By Ustadh Adam Adedimeji   Today, the 12th of October, 2019, all roads lead to Iwo, the Senatorial District Headquarters of Osun West in Osun State of Nigeria and birth place of Alhaji Liad Tella. This day, the retired Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, and former Federal Commissioner at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), will be turbaned as the Asiwaju Musulumi of Iwo.   The selection of Tella for the religious title by the League of Imams and Alfas in Iwo in conjunction with the Paramount Ruler of the ancient town and Deputy Chairman of the Osun State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, Oba Abdurasheed Adewale Akanbi, is unequivocally without contention. This is because, as an Arab poet once described Tella’s ilk, he is so eminently qualified for the position just as the position is profoundly befitting to him.   That Tella is being honoured as Asiwaju Musulumi now is a belated recognition for someone who has been a vanguard of Islamic propagation and activism for the past five decades. As one of the pioneers of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) as well as a veteran representative Islam as well as Muslim icons and scholars such as Chief MKO Abiola and Sheikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory (May Allah repose their souls) in Islamic functions both at home and abroad, I will say that his recognition as a symbol of Islam is long overdue though it is better late than never.   My path first crossed with that of Tella within the premises of the famous Markaz Arabic Training Centre, an Arabic citadel established by the renowned legend and internationally recognised Islamic scholar, Sheikh Adam Al-Ilory, whom I later served as Private Secretary in Agege, sometime in 1987. I had arrived Agege from Iwo in December 1986 to further my Arabic and Islamic education at the Tawjihiyyah/ Thanawiyyah level after my Idaadiyyah and secondary education at Markaz Shabaab-il-Islam (Islamic Youths Center) and St. Mary’s Grammar School, Iwo respectively.   About three months after my arrival on a particular Friday, Tella came as usual to observe the Jumaat prayers at Markaz. He used to be in company of Alhaji Femi Abbas, the well- acclaimed columnist with The Nation newspapers and Chairman, Media Committee, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Alhaji Abbas is an alumnus of Markaz and former student of my father’s Arabic Centre, Markaz Shabaab-il-Islam, Iwo. Both Tella and Abbas were acquaintances to Sheikh Adam. The duo had been regular visitors to Baba and everyone in Markaz Agege as teachers or students recognised their position as two gentlemen in whom Baba was well pleased.   On this particular day, Tella was not in Markaz with Abbas but with one of his younger brothers, Alhaji Fatai Tella. Alhaji Fatai knew me very well in Iwo as one of his boys in the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Iwo Central Branch, which he headed as President. Unlike Liad, who was Lagos-based, Fatai knows everyone in my father’s household more so as we prayed in the same Masjid at Aroworeki’s Compound, a stone throw to Belewo’s Compound where he lived then.   It was Alh. Fatai who called me out when he saw me among my mates that hot afternoon after the prayers. Unknown to him, I had been nicknamed “Olooko" (the namesake) at Agege in deference to Baba Lagege who named me at birth after himself. Calling someone Adam is like a taboo within Markaz premises and so everyone looked at Alh. Fatai with scorn and bewilderment!   Alh. Fatai thereafter introduced me to Alh. Liad as the son of Baba ile Aroworeki, Sheikh Ahmad Adedimeji, the Otun Imam of Iwo and since then, I became one of Alh. Liad’s close protégés who usually visited him especially on weekends at his residence then at Alade Close, Jungle Bus stop in Iju Area of Lagos. Alh. Tella thus took me as son and I too adopted him as father and the relationship has been highly beneficial.   At Concord where Alh. Tella was then Group News Editor and later Deputy Editor Daily, his office became a meeting point not only for Concord Muslim staff but also all Iwo/old Oyo State young men and women who recognised him as mentor and role model that he was. Besides, his home at Alade Close, Iju, too was a rallying point for those of us who saw him as a benefactor of immeasurable value. Alhaji Kunmi Olayiwola was Alh. Tella’s neighbour at Alade then as his flat was directly opposite that of the Tella’s. Olayiwola was to later become Concord newspaper’s Abuja Beareu Chief and now into media consultancy and insurance marketing.   Those of us who usually thronged his office and residence then include Abdulfatai Oladehinde, Abdulwarees Solanke, Tunde Akanni, Mojeed Jamiu, Semiu Okanlawon, Bayo Adeyinka, Engineer Mudasiru Abisoye, Yinka Tella, Abdullahi Adam Al-Ilory, Rasak Bamidele, Qasim Akinreti and Kayode Awobadejo among others too numerous to mention.   I remember after my graduation from Markaz Agege and retention as both tutor and PRO for Markaz, I was fond of visiting him at home and office more regularly than before. It was during one of the visits that he introduced me to the Concord Managing Director, Dr. (Mrs) Hamidat Doyin Abiola, who was then looking for an Arabic and Islamic teacher for her daughter, Doyin Junior.   I started the lesson with Doyin but other Chief MKO Abiola’s children later joined, particularly children of Alhaja Bisi Abiola whose flat was then directly opposite Dr. Doyin’s. The children of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola (of blessed memory) also joined my class. If today I’m proud to say I was once a private tutor to many of MKO Abiola’s children, the credit should go to Alh. Liad Tella who facilitated my connection to that wonderful family.   I also remember that on many occasions, Chief Abiola would walk pass the corridor in the building of his palatial house off Toyin Street, Ikeja, where we usually had the lessons and ask me if his children were coping  well with their Arabic and Islamic lessons. In fact, there was a day he walked in with Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, who was his running mate in the ill-fated 1993 General Elections and after both of them exchanged pleasantries with me and the children, Babagana Kingibe dipped his hands into his pocket and gave me a substantial amount of money in appreciation of my work and care to his principal’s children.   It is also interesting that my part-time job as private tutor culminated in Dr. Doyin Abiola’s sponsorship of my first Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia) in 1993, the same year I got admitted into Bayero University, Kano (BUK) to study Common and Islamic Law. It was such a wonderful trip with Alh. Tella as Chairman, Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board that year. Other pilgrims became envious of us close to him, the Chairman’s boys.   One of the peculiarities of Alh. Liad Tella is that he is a pioneer and pathfinder of a rare breed in Iwo. He started something that is very uncommon among the Yoruba by adopting the name of his compound/ neighbourhood as his surname. Many people will not dispute the fact that the practice is uncommon among the Yoruba and Southerners generally unlike the Hausa who culturally adopt the names of their villages and towns as surnames. Though examples are legion, names like Hassan Usman Katsina, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Abubakar Rimi, Maman Kotangora, Sani Kamba, Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta among Northerners are illustrative. By adopting Tella, the name of his compound in Iwo, Alh. Liad succeeded in publicizing Tella compound and setting precedence in the annals of Iwo.   Meanwhile, other prominent Iwo sons and daughters have since taken after him, such as Professor Lai Olurode from Olurode’s Compound. Olurode was the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos and former Federal Commissioner in charge of Training and Education, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under Professor Attahiru Jega’s headship of INEC. Others who adopted the practice include Honourable Gafar Akintayo Amere from Amere’s Compound, immediate past member of the Federal House of Representatives who represented Iwo/ Ayedire/ Ola Oluwa Federal Constituency in the 8th Assembly as well as my present principal, who I was introduced to by no one other than Alh. Liad Tella, Distinguished Senator Adelere Oriolowo from Oriolowo’s Compound, the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in the 9th Senate.   Alh. Tella has lived a fulfilling life of service to Allah, to community and to humanity at large. He is a magnetic personality and devout Muslim whose lifestyle shall continue to inspire generations of Muslim professionals for many years to come. He has been a Muslim leader and now that he is formally proclaimed as such by the Iwo community under the Oluwo, I wish the man the cap perfectly fits many years of dedicated service to Islam, Iwo and humanity.     #Adam Adedimeji, immediate past General Secretary, NBA’s Lawyers in the Media Forum is a former Editorial Board member of Daily Independent newspapers. He works with National Assembly Service Commission as Senior Legislative Aide (SLA) to Senator Adelere Adeyemi Oriolowo   Read the full article