Saudi Pro League Football Season to Kick Off Thursday

Saudi Pro League Football Season to Kick Off Thursday
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Saudi Pro League Football Season to Kick Off Thursday

Saudi Pro League Football Season to Kick Off Thursday

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) football competition "ROSHN Saudi League (RSL)" will kick off on Thursday for the 2024-2025 sports season. The Saudi football landscape has been gaining significant momentum and drawing exceptional global attention, playing a crucial role in raising the standard of Saudi football and enhancing the league's reputation among the top leagues worldwide.
Saudi football has received considerable support from the wise leadership and close monitoring from relevant sports authorities.

As a result, clubs have been able to attract some of the world's most prominent football stars, making valuable additions to the highly competitive domestic league.

Consequently, Saudi domestic tournaments have become more distinguished, featuring a spirit of intense competition and a deep passion for the beautiful game.



Bayern Munich Loses Croatia Defender Josip Stanisic for Several Weeks to Knee Injury 

16 August 2024, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ulm: Munich's Josip Stanisic in action during the German DFB Cup soccer match between SSV Ulm 1846 and Bayern Munich at Donaustadion. (dpa)
16 August 2024, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ulm: Munich's Josip Stanisic in action during the German DFB Cup soccer match between SSV Ulm 1846 and Bayern Munich at Donaustadion. (dpa)
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Bayern Munich Loses Croatia Defender Josip Stanisic for Several Weeks to Knee Injury 

16 August 2024, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ulm: Munich's Josip Stanisic in action during the German DFB Cup soccer match between SSV Ulm 1846 and Bayern Munich at Donaustadion. (dpa)
16 August 2024, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Ulm: Munich's Josip Stanisic in action during the German DFB Cup soccer match between SSV Ulm 1846 and Bayern Munich at Donaustadion. (dpa)

Bayern Munich and Croatia defender Josip Stanisic will miss the start of the Bundesliga season because of a knee injury, the club said Tuesday.

Stanisic tore a ligament in his right knee during a practice session Monday and will be "sidelined for several weeks,” Bayern said.

Bayern starts its Bundesliga campaign on Sunday at Wolfsburg and is seeking to reclaim the title from Bayer Leverkusen, where Stanišić spent last season on loan.

Stanisic is likely to miss two Croatia games in the UEFA Nations League, at Portugal on Sept. 5 and home to Poland three days later.

Bayern also plays the first two rounds of the expanded Champions League opening league phase scheduled from Sept. 17-19 and Oct. 1-2. The draw for each team’s eight games will be made next week in Monaco.