Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mahrez quits Al Ahli, retires from Algeria after 12 years

7/5/2026

33 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Al Ahli Saudi Club announced on 5 July 2026 that Riyad Mahrez left after three seasons.
Mahrez recorded 122 games, 37 goals and 46 assists for Al Ahli and helped win the 2025 Saudi Super Cup.
The Algerian Football Federation confirmed his retirement after 12 years, 119 caps, 40 goals and 45 assists, leaving him Algeria’s second-highest scorer and a 2019 AFCON champion who featured at the 2026 World Cup.

1 of 1

Story summary

Al Ahli Saudi Club announced on 5 July 2026 that Riyad Mahrez left after three seasons.
Mahrez recorded 122 games, 37 goals and 46 assists for Al Ahli and helped win the 2025 Saudi Super Cup.
The Algerian Football Federation confirmed his retirement after 12 years, 119 caps, 40 goals and 45 assists, leaving him Algeria’s second-highest scorer and a 2019 AFCON champion who featured at the 2026 World Cup.