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Al Qadsiah took control early, with Italy striker Mateo Retegui opening the scoring in the 12th minute.
Al Qadsiah return to winning ways with hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al Shabab
Saudi Gazette reportKHOBAR — Al Qadsiah rediscovered their winning form after edging Al Shabab 3-2 in an entertaining Saudi Pro League clash on Wednesday. Al Qadsiah took control early, with Italy striker Mateo Retegui opening the scoring in the 12th minute before Mexico international Julian Quinones doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 31st minute. Uruguay midfielder Nahitan Nandez added a third goal shortly before halftime to give the hosts a commanding lead. Al Shabab mounted a second-half response, pulling one back through England midfielder Josh Brownhill in the 61st minute. Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco reduced the deficit further with a stoppage-time penalty, but the late surge was not enough to deny Al Qadsiah all three points. Speaking after the match, Al Qadsiah...
January 01, 2026

Al Qadsiah return to winning ways with hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al Shabab

Theo Hernandez celebrates his first goal.
Al Hilal close gap on leaders Al Nassr with 3-1 win over Al Kholood
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal reduced the gap on Saudi Pro League leaders Al Nassr to two points after a 3-1 away victory over 10-man Al Kholood on Wednesday, concluding Matchweek 12 of the Saudi Pro League. The visitors scored through Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic just before halftime and a second-half brace from France international Theo Hernandez, while Al Kholood’s lone goal came from an Argentine forward Ramiro Enrique via a first-half penalty. The result lifted Al Hilal to 29 points in second place, two behind Al Nassr, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Ettifaq on Tuesday. Al Hilal dominated possession in the opening half and went close early when Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez delivered a dangerous cross toward Marcos Leonardo, only for an Al Kholood defender...
January 01, 2026

Al Hilal close gap on leaders Al Nassr with 3-1 win over Al Kholood

The Olympic and Paralympic sector in the Kingdom witnessed a series of notable achievements throughout 2025. (Team Saudi)
Saudi women post highest-ever medal haul at regional tournament in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Olympic and Paralympic sector recorded a series of notable developments in 2025, highlighted by the performance of Saudi female athletes, who won 10 medals at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh. The result marked the highest medal tally achieved by Saudi women at a single international sporting event outside the Gulf region. The year’s achievements came under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal. Throughout 2025, a number of development initiatives and structured programs were implemented to support athletes, federations, and sporting governance, forming part of a long-term roadmap extending through 2032. One of the major milestones...
January 01, 2026

Saudi women post highest-ever medal haul at regional tournament in 2025

Saudi FA condemns remarks by Palestinian FA chief over Arab Cup participation
RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has expressed strong condemnation of what it described as “irresponsible statements” made by Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, rejecting insinuations that questioned the integrity of sporting competition by linking the Saudi national team to matters unrelated to football. In an official statement, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation said the comments included unacceptable allegations and implications that undermine the principles of fair play, stressing that the Saudi national team’s participation in the Arab Cup — held recently in Qatar under the supervision of FIFA — was conducted in full compliance with sporting regulations and values. The Saudi FA affirmed its full respect for the...
December 31, 2025

Saudi FA condemns remarks by Palestinian FA chief over Arab Cup participation

Al Qadsiah held by Damac as Brendan Rodgers begins tenure with a draw
Saudi Gazette report KHOBAR — Al Qadsiah were held to a 1-1 draw by Damac on Saturday in Matchweek 11 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League, as Northern Irish coach Brendan Rodgers began his tenure on the Qadsiah bench. The result lifted Al Qadsiah to 18 points, keeping them fifth in the standings, while Damac moved to six points in 16th place as their winless run continued. Damac took an early lead in the fourth minute through Valentin Vada, catching the hosts off guard with a quick start. Al Qadsiah responded with sustained pressure and were rewarded in first-half stoppage time when Mateo Retegui equalised in the first minute of added time, finishing clinically to restore parity before the break. The visitors’ task became more difficult in the 79th minute when Abdulrahman Al Khaibari was...
December 28, 2025

Al Qadsiah held by Damac as Brendan Rodgers begins tenure with a draw

Saudi Pro League Round 11 delivers records, goals and historic milestones
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Matchday 11 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League produced nine matches, 22 goals and a series of landmark moments, underlining the league’s growing competitiveness and attacking depth. The round featured one goalless draw, between Al Fayha and Al Hazem, and a 1-1 stalemate between Al Qadsiah and Damac, while the remaining fixtures delivered decisive results across the table. Al Nassr continued their perfect start to the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Al Okhdood, becoming the first club in Saudi Pro League history to win their opening 10 matches of a campaign. Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo moved joint-top of the scoring charts with 12 goals, level with teammate Joao Felix, after scoring twice against Al Okhdood. The duo also matched the record for...
December 28, 2025

Saudi Pro League Round 11 delivers records, goals and historic milestones

Benzema strike lifts Al Ittihad past Nasaf in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad Club returned to winning ways in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 after edging Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf 1-0 on Tuesday night at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. A second-half volley from captain Karim Benzema secured all three points for the Saudi Pro League side, lifting Al Ittihad to nine points and officially ending Nasaf’s hopes of reaching the Round of 16. Nasaf entered the contest still searching for their first point of the campaign and relied heavily on goalkeeper Abduvakhid Nematov early on. The Uzbek shot-stopper denied Al Ittihad in the eighth minute, producing a fine touch to divert Ahmed Al Ghamdi’s effort onto the post. Despite dominating possession, Al Ittihad struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half, while...
December 24, 2025

Benzema strike lifts Al Ittihad past Nasaf in AFC Champions League Elite

Jeddah to host AFC Champions League Elite Finals 2026
KUALA LUMPUR — Asian Football Confederation has officially confirmed the two match venues that will stage the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) Finals Jeddah 2026, scheduled to take place from April 16 to 25, 2026. The King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium — both of which hosted the 2025 edition — will once again serve as the battlegrounds for the final seven matches of the 2025/26 ACL Elite season, reinforcing Jeddah’s status as a premier destination for elite Asian football. The Finals will be contested in a centralised, single-leg knockout format featuring Asia’s top eight clubs. The Quarter-finals will be played from April 16 to 18, followed by the Semi-finals on April 20 and 21, before the competition culminates in the Final...
December 23, 2025

Jeddah to host AFC Champions League Elite Finals 2026

Al Ahli cruise past Al Shorta to seal AFC Champions League Elite last-16 place
Saudi Gazette reportBAGHDAD — Al Ahli Saudi FC booked their place in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 in emphatic fashion after demolishing Al Shorta 5-0 on Monday. The dominant victory lifted the defending champions to 13 points, guaranteeing them a top-eight finish in the West Zone with two matches still to play. The defeat, meanwhile, leaves Al Shorta on the brink of elimination despite the remaining fixtures. Al Shorta made a bright start in Baghdad and almost stunned the visitors early on when Mahmoud Almawas headed narrowly wide from Hasan Raed’s left-wing cross in the ninth minute. The Iraqi side continued to apply pressure, with Leonel Mbida testing Al Ahli’s defence before seeing a fierce strike blocked. Missing key figures Franck Kessié and Riyad...
December 23, 2025

Al Ahli cruise past Al Shorta to seal AFC Champions League Elite last-16 place

Al Hilal edge Sharjah to stay perfect in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette report SHARJAH — Al Hilal SFC maintained their flawless run in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 after clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sharjah FC on Monday. The win saw the Saudi Pro League side extend their lead at the top of the standings to 18 points, having already secured qualification to the Round of 16 with three matches to spare. Sharjah, meanwhile, remained on seven points despite a spirited display on home soil. Sharjah head coach José Morais made three changes to the team that stunned defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC on Matchday Five, restoring Igor Coronado, Ousmane Camara and Caio Lucas to the starting lineup. Al Hilal, for their part, made five changes, with Rúben Neves returning to a central midfield role. The hosts made a confident start...
December 23, 2025

Al Hilal edge Sharjah to stay perfect in AFC Champions League Elite

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