Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos recently shared his thoughts on the Saudi Pro League during an appearance on his podcast, highlighting the transformative role played by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kroos described the league as an intriguing case, noting that it received little international attention before the Portuguese star's arrival at Al-Nassr in late 2022. According to Kroos, Ronaldo's move brought significant global recognition to the competition, elevating its profile far beyond what it had previously enjoyed. He suggested that the superstar's presence has been a key factor in drawing worldwide interest, crediting him with putting the league on the map in a way that had not happened earlier. The German midfielder went further, expressing his view that the league's current appeal is closely tied to Ronaldo. He remarked that if the five-time Ballon d'Or winner were to depart tomorrow,...
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with United States CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla, who is visiting Israel amid heightened tensions.
In a meeting also attended by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the three discussed "the coordination of defense cooperation between the respective establishments and militaries."
"They also discussed ways to expand the international coalition facing aggressive activities by Iran and its proxies against Israel, and destabilizing the Middle East region," the Defense Ministry says.