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Wael Jabir

Wael Jabir

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Saudi Arabia
Wael has been covering football in the Gulf and across Asia since 2014, travelling to cover AFC and FIFA tournaments from Thailand to Uzbekistan to Morocco, attending nine consecutive Asian Champions League finals. Born, raised and based in Saudi Arabia, he takes special interest in the history and culture of Saudi football.

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Roberto Firmino's goal drought is a concern for Al Ahli ahead of their trip to Al Hilal. Getty
SPL title credentials on show as Al Ahli take on leaders Al Hilal

Firmino's goal drought worries visitors while table toppers rely on Mitrovic for firepower

FootballOctober 26, 2023
Wael Jabir
Al Hilal will look to Aleksandar Mitrovic for goals against Al Ahli. Getty
SPL predictions: Hilal to edge heavyweight showdown with Ahli

Domestic action resumes after good week for SPL big guns in AFC Champions League

FootballOctober 25, 2023
Wael Jabir
Al Shabab's Ever Banega, left, under pressure from Ruben Neves of Al Hilal during the Saudi Pro League match at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on September 29, 2023. Getty
Future looking brighter for Al Shabab after turbulent summer

Riyadh-based team showing signs of improvement following underwhelming transfer window and dire start to season

FootballOctober 24, 2023
Wael Jabir
Malcom will aim to continue his strong start to the season as Al Hilal contend without having Neymar for the rest of the season. Getty
SPL predictions: Nassr ease past Damac as Hilal win without Neymar

League action resumes after the international break as Al Hilal aim to stay top without their Brazilian forward

FootballOctober 20, 2023
Wael Jabir
Neymar has made an impact after joining Al Hilal. Getty
Neymar injury scare leaves Al Hilal fearing worst

Superstar signing potentially facing long spell on sidelines after being carried off pitch in agony while playing for Brazil

FootballOctober 18, 2023
Wael Jabir
Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, looks on during the match against Costa Rica. Getty
Reasons for Saudi optimism as Mancini searches for winning formula

Green Falcons face Mali on Tuesday as their new manager bids to record his first victory

FootballOctober 17, 2023
Wael Jabir
Roberto Mancini oversaw a pair of defeats in his first matches as Saudi Arabia head coach. Getty
Mancini turns to fresh faces for Saudi Arabia

Italian coach sees team take on Nigeria and Mali in friendly matches

FootballOctober 13, 2023
Wael Jabir
Fans of Sepahan light flares and smoke in the stands after their AFC Champions League group stage soccer match against Al-Ittihad was cancelled, in Isfahan, Iran, 02 October 2023. The match of Iranian side Sepahan against Saudi side Al-Ittihad was "cancelled due to unanticipated and unforeseen circumstances," an AFC statement reads, after Ittihad players refused to play. EPA / PEYMAN SHAHSANAEI
Desire to de-escalate prevails as AFC aims to rearrange Sepahan v Ittihad

Al Ittihad's match against Sepahan was called off on Monday after controversy at the stadium

FootballOctober 05, 2023
Wael Jabir
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions League game against Istiklol. Reuters
SPL predictions: Stroll for Al Nassr as Jeddah derby ends in draw

Portuguese superstar to pile on agony for Abha, while Al Ittihad and Al Ahli battle it out for draw

FootballOctober 05, 2023
Wael Jabir
Steven Gerrar's Al Ettifaq are one of the surprise packages this season thanks largely to smart recruitment of players such as Demarai Gray. Reuters
Al Ettifaq aim to establish themselves as SPL title contenders

One of the season's surprise packages travel to Al Ahli looking to cement their place as genuine contenders

FootballSeptember 29, 2023
Wael Jabir
Cristiano Ronaldo has bagged nine league goals for Al Nassr so far this season. Reuters
Saudi Pro League predictions: Another win for Ronaldo's Al Nassr

A Liverpool reunion to take place Saturday as Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino meets Jordan Henderson's Al Ettifaq

FootballSeptember 28, 2023
Wael Jabir
Jorge Jesus is in his second spell as Al Hilal coach. Getty
Jorge Jesus's Al Hilal future in the balance as Neymar denies rift

Hilal are unbeaten in seven league games to sit second, but a disappointing showing in Asia and against lower-tier opposition have raised questions over the Portuguese coach's future

FootballSeptember 26, 2023
Wael Jabir
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr against Persepolis in Tehran. Getty
Al Nassr and Al Ahli prepare for SPL showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo leads his side against Ahli's dazzling attack on Friday night

FootballSeptember 21, 2023
Wael Jabir
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr are in fine form heading into the Saudi Pro League match against Al Ahli. Getty
SPL predictions: Ronaldo rules over Mahrez when Nassr face Ahli

Mrsool Park hosts the blockbuster clash of the round on Friday, while Neymar's Al Hilal travel to Damac

FootballSeptember 20, 2023
Wael Jabir
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a stir ahead of Al Nassr's ACL game away to Persepolis. AP
Ronaldo fever spreads to Tehran as Al Nassr face Persepolis

Iranian fans left disappointed as game will take place behind closed doors

FootballSeptember 19, 2023
Wael Jabir
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