Al-Nassr Club is one of the sports clubs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whose main headquarters is based in the capital Riyadh, and is classified as one of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The club was founded on October 24, 1955.
Al-Nassr Club crest
The crest of al-Nassr is circular in shape and features a map of the Arabian Peninsula at its center. The word 'Nassr' (Arabic for victory) is written in the middle, topped with a crown. At the top of the crest is the club’s name in English, and below it reads "FOOTBALL CLUB." The crest and the team’s home colors are yellow, symbolizing the desert, and blue, symbolizing the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.
Sports of al-Nassr Club
The number of players registered at al-Nassr is 539. The club is engaged in fifteen sports: football, basketball, cycling, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo, karate, judo, swimming, diving, athletics, weightlifting, badminton, futsal, and darts.
Transformation of al-Nassr Club into a company
On June 5, 2023, the Ministry of Sport announced the transformation of al-Nassr Club into a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with the establishment of an investment fund for the company. The club's value would be deposited into the investment fund in exchange for the transfer of ownership. The objective is to achieve sustainable returns for the club company. The PIF would hold a 75 percent stake in the company, with the remaining 25 percent owned by a non-profit organization. This initiative aligns with the investment and privatization project launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, crown prince and prime minister.
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