From playing at the highest levels of European football to becoming an Asian champion with Al-Ahli, Turkish international Merih Demiral joins The Mo Show for an honest conversation about his journey, sacrifices, setbacks, and life in Saudi Arabia.

Demi opens up about his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo, overcoming injuries, losing his mother at a young age, and the winning mentality that helped Al-Ahli conquer Asia.

We also discuss his special bond with Al-Ahli fans, the rise of Saudi football, his ambitions with Türkiye, and his dream of retiring at Al-Ahli.A personal conversation about football, loyalty, resilience, and what it truly means to represent Al-Ahli at club level and Türkiye on the international stage.

0:00 Intro2:32 Saudi Arabia Feels Like Home5:55 First Impressions of Al-Ahli8:13 His Connection With Al-Ahli Fans11:45 Overcoming Injury to Win the AFC Champions League14:45 Winning Back-to-Back Asian Titles17:09 Overcoming a Difficult First Season at Al-Ahli21:09 The Pain of Losing the Intercontinental Cup23:14 Matthias Jaissle’s Departure From Al-Ahli25:18 Al-Ahli’s Team DNA26:23 His Partnership With Roger Ibañez28:13 The Development of Saudi Players31:46 What Makes Al-Ahli Fans Different35:25 Can the Saudi Pro League Become a Top Five League?39:57 From Türkiye to European Football40:44 Losing His Mother at 14 and Finding Motivation43:10 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Advice About Saudi Arabia46:30 His Dream of Representing Türkiye49:32 Life Away From Football51:14 His Dream of Retiring at Al-Ahli52:10 Winning the Saudi Pro League and Future Ambitions

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We sit down with Yara Al Namlah, Saudi entrepreneur, beauty influencer, and founder of When Minds Meet, a lifestyle company spanning beauty, wellness, hospitality, and food and beverage.From starting as a beauty blogger at 15 to launching her own brands in Sephora and Selfridges London, Yara shares the journey behind her success, the challenges of building businesses, and the lessons learned along the way.We explore the reality behind social media fame, her personal struggles, the influence of family, and the importance of staying true to herself. Yara also reflects on Saudi Arabia's transformation, the rise of homegrown brands, and the opportunities shaping a new generation of entrepreneurs.A conversation about ambition, resilience, identity, and building a legacy beyond fame.

Patrice Evra: Manchester United France Legend on Football, Fame and Life After RetirementPatrice Evra is a former French international and one of the most decorated left-backs of his generation.

During nine years at Manchester United, he won five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League, served as captain during the Sir Alex Ferguson era, and earned 81 caps for France.Since retiring, Patrice has built an entirely new chapter beyond football, developing his personal brand, pursuing business and investment opportunities, and expanding into entrepreneurship, media and content.

He’s taken the lessons, relationships and global profile built through elite sport and applied them to life beyond the pitch.Over roughly 40 minutes, we spoke about the sacrifices, the relentless work, and the things people rarely see when the cameras are off. We covered football, life, business, setbacks, ambition and what comes next.

0:00 Intro2:16 Does Patrice Evra Miss Football?3:30 Finding Success After Football5:44 Life After Retirement7:36 Becoming More Famous After Football8:15 Favorite Manchester United Moment12:04 Winning the Champions League13:18 Why Saudi Football Needs More Visibility13:52 Lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson16:55 “I Love This Game”18:40 How Football Opened Doors in Business21:39 The Funny Side of Patrice Evra23:20 Why He Hasn’t Returned to Football24:11 The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make in Business27:05 Learning, Listening and Life After Retirement28:14 Is Football Heading in the Right Direction?31:28 Living Without Regret33:24 The Only Red Card of His Career35:28 Clean Sheets, Assists and Becoming a Left Back37:12 Closing