Football enthusiasts in the UK are in for a treat as they gear up to catch the live action of Saudi Arabia's premier league, the Saudi Pro League. DAZN network, the leading over-the-top sports streaming service, has exclusively acquired the streaming rights for the Saudi Pro League in the UK. The league's much-anticipated new season begins this Friday with the opening match between Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Hazm.
Various Saudi clubs in recent months acquired several illustrious and skilled footballers who had previously showcased their talents in the Premier League. Notable transfers include Al-Ahli's purchase of Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, Al-Ittihad securing Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté, and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson making his move to Al-Ettifaq. Fans of these players in the United Kingdom can now eagerly stream their matches starting this Friday.
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The global football arena is abuzz as renowned players prepare to make their debut for their respective Saudi clubs, marking the onset of the league this Friday. From the Middle East to Europe to East Asia, broadcasters have been in fierce competition to secure exclusive live broadcasting and streaming rights for the captivating matches of the increasingly popular Saudi Pro League.
The DAZN deal was finalized amidst intense speculation and skepticism regarding which broadcaster would secure the streaming rights for the UK market. Last season, Sky Sports successfully secured the digital rights to broadcast Saudi Pro League matches following Ronaldo's transfer to the Middle East. Now, with the DAZN agreement, fans can revel in the excitement of an entire season filled with action-packed league matches.
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Reports indicate that DAZN will provide live coverage of three matches per week, with a special focus on the matches featuring Al-Nassr, led by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo. The fervor begins this Friday with the inaugural match. The spotlight of the opening round will shine brightly on Steven Gerrard's debut as Al-Ettifaq's manager, when his team faces off against Ronaldo's Al Nassr next Monday. This electrifying clash further underscores the surging interest in what has undoubtedly been this summer's most talked-about league.
