Youssef Al-Hassan

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38-year-old Saudi journalist based in Riyadh. Expert on Gulf football and the Saudi Pro League. He also tracks European stars playing in the Gulf region and Gulf region players in Europe. He covers AFC Champions League, big-money transfers between Europe and the Gulf, and strategic club developments aimed at competing with major leagues.

Articles by Youssef Al-Hassan

Equatorial Guinea and Sudan News
Survival mode: Equatorial Guinea and Sudan fight for their lives

12/28/2025

Equatorial Guinea and Sudan both need a win after opening defeats. This Group E clash is effectively a knockout game.

Fennecs supporter News
AFCON 2025: the impossible journey for Algerian fans

12/25/2025

With closed borders, no direct flights, and travel costs exceeding €600, thousands of Algerian fans are unable to support the Fennecs at AFCON 2025 in...

Ageria 3 - 0 Sudan News
Algeria end six-match AFCON drought with emphatic 3-0 victory over Sudan

12/24/2025

Algeria cruise past Sudan 3-0 in their AFCON 2025 opener as Riyad Mahrez scores twice and Ibrahim Maza adds a late third, ending the Fennecs' six-matc...

AFCON 2025 prize money News
AFCON 2025 prize money confirmed: CAF distributes record $32 million in Morocco

12/22/2025

CAF confirms record $32 million prize pool for AFCON 2025, with the winner taking home $7 million. Here's the complete breakdown and what it means for...

Egypt vs Zimbabwe - AFCON 2025 News
Egypt vs Zimbabwe: Salah Seeks Continental Glory in What May Be His Final AFCON Campaign

12/22/2025

Mohamed Salah leads Egypt's quest for a record-extending eighth AFCON title as the Pharaohs face Zimbabwe in Group B at the Stade Adrar.

South Africa vs Angola - AFCON 2025 News
South Africa vs Angola: Bafana Bafana Seek Revenge After COSAFA Cup Humiliation

12/22/2025

Hugo Broos marks his 50th match in charge as South Africa face Angola in a crucial Group B opener at the Stade de Marrakech.

Mali vs Zambia - AFCON 2025 News
Mali vs Zambia: Eagles Seek Flying Start While Chipolopolo Chase First AFCON Win Since 2012

12/22/2025

Mali begin their tenth consecutive AFCON campaign against Zambia, who are still waiting for their first tournament win since their fairytale 2012 triu...

FIFA ARAB CUP 2025 News
Morocco crowned 2025 FIFA Arab Cup champions after dramatic extra-time victory over Jordan

12/18/2025

Morocco claimed the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup title with a dramatic extra-time victory over Jordan, coming from behind after Ali Olwan's double had put the N...