Game-Changing Moves: NFL Set to Hit Saudi, Ronaldo Jr. Shines with Portugal U16, and Saudi Stars Cash In After World Cup Qualification!

Yo, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏈🔥 We’re back with the hottest news of the week and trust me, you won’t want to miss this! First up, major moves on the NFL front as Turki Alalshikh and TKO are pushing hard to bring NFL games to Saudi Arabia—this could be HUGE! 🏟️ Meanwhile, in the world of rising stars, Ronaldo Jr. has been called up to Portugal’s U16 team after already making waves with the U15 squad—next-gen greatness in the making! 🌍👟 And don’t sleep on the Saudi national team—they just bagged a cool $1 million each after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. 💸⚽ Plus, big shoutout to Palm City FC for locking down their first-ever Emirati player, Juma Alfalasi, on a re-signing deal—big things ahead for this squad!

Turki Alalshikh and TKO Push to Bring NFL Games to Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia is making a bold move to host an NFL game, with Turki Alalshikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority, sharing his hopes: “Britain got it; Brazil got it; hopefully, Saudi Arabia will be next.”

• In March, Fanatics, an NFL licensing partner, will host a flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia, signaling the kingdom’s first step in securing the NFL for the Middle East.

• Alalshikh, known for transforming boxing through partnerships with TKO Group, has built a strong relationship with UFC’s Dana White, which positions him to expand Saudi Arabia's sports and entertainment influence.

Ronaldo Jr. Called Up to Portugal U16 team After Previous U15 Call-Up

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s 15 year old son, has earned his first call-up to the Portugal U16 team for upcoming matches in Turkey. The Al Nassr Academy player follows a previous call-up to the U15s.

• Ronaldo Jr., born in 2010, continues to follow in his father’s legendary footsteps. With Portugal’s next generation now on the world’s radar, all eyes will be on him during these international fixtures.

Each Saudi national team player earns $1 million after qualifying for the 2026 world cup

• The Saudi Arabian government has awarded each player on the national football team a €1 million bonus for qualifying for the 2026 world cup. a total of €30 million will be shared among the team.

• This massive incentive underscores the country's commitment to supporting its players and pushing for success on the global stage. With the world cup ahead, the stakes just got even higher.

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to miss FC Goa match in India

• Cristiano Ronaldo did not travel with Al Nassr for their AFC Champions League 2 match against FC Goa on October 22nd, disappointing Indian fans who hoped to see him play live.

• Despite FC Goa's impressive victory over Al Seeb and the excitement around the draw, Ronaldo's absence is due to his selective travel schedule and prioritizing upcoming high-stakes matches for Al Nassr.

• Ronaldo's contract reportedly includes clauses limiting travel outside Saudi Arabia, with an emphasis on maintaining fitness for the 2026 World Cup. The playing surface at Goa's JLN Stadium is another potential factor.

Palm City FC Re-signs Juma Alfalasi the club’s first-ever Emirati player

• Palm City FC has proudly re-signed Juma Alfalasi, the club’s first-ever Emirati player. This historic moment reflects the spirit, culture, and pride of the UAE.

• A leader both on and off the pitch, Juma was instrumental in the team’s promotion from the UAE Third Division to the Second Division last season, earning captaincy along the way.

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⚽🏀 Sharable Bits & Highlights !

• Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 950th career goal with Al Nassr.

• Esteghlal Khuzestan player nearly risked his life attempting a show-boating throw-in

• Al Hilal beat Ittihad and fans weren’t happy. Leonardo angered the fans by celebrating in front of them and they threw items at the players.

• Footage from the stands shows the moment Mohamed Salah reacts in anger to Arne Slot’s treatment of him.

• Cristiano Jr. is now speaking better Arabic than most Arabs.

• Galatasaray fans turned the stadium into a giant Palestine flag during the Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt.

• Mamdouh Bin Ajaj of Tadhamon Hadramout scored a stunning world-class goal during his team’s 2-0

• Liverpool players unite. Darwin Nunez meets with Firmino as Al Hilal won their AFC Champions League match 3-1.

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