{
  "id": 3241212,
  "title": "Brendan Rodgers on Al Qadsiah's Saudi Pro League ambitions: 'We're here to disrupt the top teams'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/brendan-rodgers-on-al-qadsiahs-saudi-pro-league-ambitions-were-here",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:41:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/25/brendan-rodgers-on-al-qadsiahs-saudi-pro-league-ambitions-were-here-to-disrupt-the-top-teams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Al Qadsiah's manager, Brendan Rodgers, has set his sights on challenging the top teams in the Saudi Pro League for the upcoming season. With a club-record 17-match unbeaten run last season and an impressive fourth-place finish, Rodgers is determined to build upon that success. The Northern Irish coach has been working tirelessly to create a strong foundation for the team, praising the players' dedication and willingness to improve. Rodgers also highlighted the club's investment in top talent, including Moroccan defender Souffian El Karouani, Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, and Saudi strikers Mateo Retegui and Julian Quinones. Despite the intense competition, Rodgers remains confident, stating that Al Qadsiah aims to disrupt the top teams and prove they are a formidable challenger in the league.",
  "summary": "Al Qadsiah manager Brendan Rodgers begins his first full campaign in the Saudi Pro League, aiming to build on an impressive fourth-place finish last season. Rodgers moved to the kingdom in December to replace the sacked Michel, with the Northern Irish coach having been out of work since leaving Scottish club Celtic two months earlier. Al Qadsiah chief executive James Bisgrove described his…",
  "key_points": [
    "Brendan Rodgers aims to disrupt top teams in Saudi Pro League.",
    "Club-record 17-match unbeaten run last season.",
    "Investment in top talent including El Karouani and Retegui."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Brendan Rodgers on Al Qadsiah's Saudi Pro League ambitions: 'We're here to disrupt the top teams'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/brendan-rodgers-on-al-qadsiahs-saudi-pro-league-ambitions-were-here-3244224",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:41:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}