{
  "id": 390953,
  "title": "Al Nassr sign Portugal’s Costa from Mallorca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/al-nassr-sign-portugals-costa-from-mallorca",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T16:46:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/al-nassr-sign-portugals-costa-mallorca-6308626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr have acquired Portugal midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca, according to both clubs' announcements on Sunday. The Saudi club disclosed the news on X, followed by a video of Costa in Al Nassr's kit riding a horse, symbolizing the team's nickname \"Knights of Najd\". Mallorca confirmed the transfer agreement with Al Nassr, expressing gratitude to Costa for his dedication and professionalism. Costa had been a member of Portugal's squad that advanced to the round of 16 in the recent World Cup, where they were defeated 1-0 by eventual champions Spain.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Saudi champions Al Nassr sign Portugal midfielder Samu Costa.",
    "Transfer announced on X by Al Nassr, confirmed by Mallorca.",
    "Costa part of Portugal squad that reached World Cup round of 16."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Al Nassr sign Portugal’s Costa from Mallorca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/al-nassr-sign-portugals-costa-from-mallorca",
        "published": "2026-08-10T07:30:35.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}