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The Saudi Pro League Professional League announced an updated schedule on November 10 placing the Al-Ahli versus Al-Nassr classic on November 20, the Al-Riyadh versus Al-Hilal and Al-Ettifaq versus Al-Shabab matches on December 21, and the Al-Abha versus Al-Khaleej match on December 7.
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Saudi U-23 National Team — Coach Luigi De Biaggio selected 26 players for a November training camp in the Eastern Region featuring two friendlies against Kuwait on November 13 and 17, part of preparation for upcoming competitions during the FIFA international window.Al-Hilal — The club will operate at reduced capacity when training resumes November 16, with 14 players unavailable due to international duty, including Mohamed Al-Owais, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Lajami, Yassin Bono, and Kalidon Koulibaly; the team faces FC Navbahor Namangan on November 23.Al-Ittifaq — Club management opted not to appeal the Gulf Football Association's 3-0 decision loss to Erbil FC from October 28 after the squad failed to travel to Iraq, instead choosing to study the ruling's details without filing a formal protest.Al-Taawoun — Defender Bassam Al-Hariji returned to team training after completing rehabilitation from an ankle injury sustained October 20 against Al-Riyadh, receiving medical clearance to participate in squad sessions.Al-Ahli — Management is monitoring Al-Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqeedi as he enters the free transfer window in January 2027, with no formal renewal offer yet made by his current club.Al-Khalij — Coach Jose Gomez extended the squad's break by four additional days through November 14, maximizing rest during the international stoppage before resuming league action against Al-Khaleej in Round 13.What to Watch:
Round 13 of the Saudi Pro League begins November 26–28, with fixtures continuing through December and into January 2027. The Round of 16 of the King's Cup takes place January 11–12, featuring 16 teams across eight matches at venues including King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.