Zidane's Nationality Change, Man United’s Transfer Plans, and Al Hilal’s Big Injury Shuffle!

Hey hey hey, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾 Big things are happening this week! Luca Zidane is making headlines after switching nationalities from France to Algeria, exciting stuff for the African football scene! Meanwhile, Manchester United's eyeing a move for Ruben Neves in the January transfer window. But that’s not all, Joao Cancelo’s been sidelined for six weeks with a hamstring injury, which means Al Hilal is ready to make a major swap, bringing in Marcos Leonardo. Stay tuned for all the updates, fam!

Luca Zidane To Represent Algeria After Switching Nationality From France

• Luca Zidane, 27-year-old Goalkeeper And Son Of French Football Legend Zinedine Zidane, Has Switched His Sporting Nationality From France To Algeria, Confirmed The Algerian Football Federation.

• Fifa Has Officially Granted Zidane Authorization To Play For The Algerian National Team. The Change Comes As Algeria Prepares For The 2025 African Cup Of Nations And Leads World Cup Qualifying Group G.

• Zidane, Previously Played For Real Madrid And Currently Plays For Granada In Spain's Second Division, Represented France At Youth Levels. He Remained Eligible To Play For Algeria, His Father's Ancestral Homeland.

Manchester United Hoping To Buy Ruben Neves In The January Transfer Window

• Ruben Neves Previously Admitted That The Reason Why He Followed Cristiano Ronaldo To The Saudi League Was For The Money, So It Wouldn't Be A Surprise If The Player Returns To A Big Club In Europe, Especially If The Offer Is Right.

• The Former Wolves Player Might Be Interested To Make A Return Back To Europe, If An Offer From Manchester United Comes Along, Ruben Neves Might Consider It.

• It Is Rumored That Neves Has Impressed The Manchester United Manager, Ruben Amorim, And That He Wants To Bring Neves To The Club, To Add To The Club's Midfield, Especially Since Kobe Maino Is No Longer A First-team Option And Casemiro Is Getting Older.

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Joao Cancelo Out Of Al Hilal Squad For 6 Weeks With A Hamstring Injury

• Cancelo Was Seen Limping Out Of Al Hilal's Match Last Week, Where He Was Treating His Hamstring With Ice On The Bench.

• There Were Also Reports Prior To The Match That Cancelo Was Having Trouble With This Hamstring, But The Player Denied It. Now He's Out For 6 Weeks, So Guess The Rumors Were True.

Al Hilal Set To Swap Joao Cancelo For Marcos Leonardo Amid Injury

• Al Hilal Is Considering A Major Roster Change, With Brazilian Striker Marcos Leonardo Potentially Replacing Portuguese Right-back Joao Cancelo On The Team's Official List. The Move Follows Consultations With Coach Simone Inzaghi.

• Cancelo, Battling Recurring Muscle Injuries, Is Expected To Miss Key Matches, Including The Asian Cup, Leading To His Potential Exclusion. The Club Must Finalize Roster Adjustments By September 21st.

• This Decision Is Tied To Al Hilal's Quest For Balance And Competitiveness. The Inclusion Of Marcos Leonardo Could Bring Fresh Energy To The Squad For The Remainder Of The Season.

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⚽🏀 Sharable Bits & Highlights !

• Cristiano is living his best days in Saudi Arabia. Breaking records on the pitch and Receiving priceless gifts off it.

• Ben Harburg, owner of Al-Kholood FC, joins fans in the stands and highlights his goal to bring supporters back to the stadiums and put the club in the spotlight.

• Jesús sends a strong message to Al Nassr fans after the boos against Abdulelah Al-Amri: ‘When you boo one player, you boo the whole team.

• Al Hilal’s Malcom suffered a bad ankle injury and had to be subbed off during the game against Al Ahli.

• A wrestling coach in Turkey decided to remove the Israeli flag in protest of what’s happening in Palestine. Class act from the coach.

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