Al-Ahli — Saudi club that employed striker Ivan Toney and footballer Franck Kessie, and was previously managed by Matthias Jaissle.
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… Tuchel admitted the selection of Toney, who plays for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, was "a bit of a surprise to us" but said he "ticks some boxes that we wanted". …
Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squadEngland striker Ivan Toney, 30, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, will face trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in December. Toney appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; the trial is scheduled for June 12, 2028.
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England striker Ivan Toney, 30, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, will face trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in December. Toney appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; the trial is scheduled for June 12, 2028.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
England striker Ivan Toney will face trial in June 2028 over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in December, accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva. The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, appeared at Southwark Crown Court and entered a not guilty plea.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on social media after eight years and 59 caps with the national team. Mendy, who won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal in 2021, made his debut in 2018 under coach Aliou Cisse.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, has retired from international football after eight years and 59 caps. The Chelsea player, who helped Senegal win the 2021 Africa Nations Cup, made the announcement on social media on Sunday.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Franck Kessie, the 29-year-old Ivorian midfielder with 104 international caps who captained Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has signed a multi-year contract with Atalanta after reportedly being courted by Juventus. Kessie was previously with Atalanta from 2015 to 2019 and was a free agent after leaving Saudi club Al-Ahli in May.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England striker Ivan Toney, 30, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho nightclub on December 6 last year. Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli and won successive Austrian titles with Red Bull Salzburg, but has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy attributed his team's 3-1 World Cup defeat to France on Tuesday to lack of concentration at critical moments, saying they failed to execute their game plan despite a strong first half and missed chances.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →