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Quiñones Scores to Keep Saudi Golden Boot Race Tight Before Final Round

His late-season form narrows Ivan Toney’s lead entering the league’s last matchday.

Overview

  • Julián Quiñones, who scored in Al-Qadsiah’s 2-0 win over Al-Hazm on Thursday, kept himself in the chase for the Saudi Pro League’s top-scorer award.
  • Outlets place his season total at either 29 or 30 goals, with Ivan Toney leading on 31 and Cristiano Ronaldo on 26.
  • The title for top scorer will be decided in the league’s final matchday, with Toney and Quiñones still having games to play.
  • Earlier this week, Quiñones signed an extension with Al-Qadsiah through 2030 that local reports say comes with a major pay bump.
  • Mexico’s coach is set to announce the 26-man World Cup roster on June 1, and reports suggest Quiñones is likely to make the squad.