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Saudi Super Cup 2025 set for blockbuster semifinals in Hong Kong

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The 2025 Saudi Super Cup will deliver two high-stakes semifinals as the draw placed Al Nassr against Al Ittihad, while defending champions Al Hilal face ambitious Al Qadsiah.The tournament will be held in Hong Kong from August 19 to 23, marking a continued push by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) to globalize its domestic competitions and expand the international footprint of Saudi football.The draw, conducted without seedings or restrictions, produced a pair of classic encounters expected to capture widespread attention across Asia.Al Hilal hold the record for most Super Cup titles, while Al Qadsiah aim to make a memorable debut on the big stage.Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, both rich in history, are eager to start the season with silverware.Hosting...

June 20, 2025

Saudi Super Cup 2025 set for blockbuster semifinals in Hong Kong

Saudi Arabia fall to United States in Gold Cup clash, but stay in quarterfinal race

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia suffered their first defeat at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, falling 1-0 to hosts United States in their second Group D match on Thursday night (Friday morning GMT).Chris Richards scored the game’s only goal in the 63rd minute, steering the U.S. into the quarterfinals with a perfect six points from two matches.The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States and Canada, marks Saudi Arabia’s debut as a special guest invitee.Despite the loss, Saudi Arabia delivered a more composed and disciplined performance than in their opening 1-0 win over Haiti.The Green Falcons came close on multiple occasions but were undone by poor finishing and a bit of misfortune in key moments.The result leaves the United States top of the group with six points after...

June 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia fall to United States in Gold Cup clash, but stay in quarterfinal race

Bounou diving to his left to deny Valverde and secure a historic result for the Riyadh club.

Bounou saves penalty as Al Hilal hold Real Madrid in Club World Cup opener

Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Saudi giants Al Hilal delivered a heroic performance on their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 debut, holding European champions Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in Group H on Wednesday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Yassine Bounou was the star of the night, saving a stoppage-time penalty from Federico Valverde to preserve a crucial point for the Saudi champions, who stunned a packed American crowd with their energy, organization, and belief.Real Madrid opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Gonzalo Garcia converted a low cross from Rodrygo, though the ball took an awkward deflection off his own leg before rolling past Bounou. The lead, however, was short-lived.Just seven minutes later, Marcos Leonardo was brought down in the area by Raul Asencio, and Portuguese...

June 19, 2025

Bounou saves penalty as Al Hilal hold Real Madrid in Club World Cup opener

Al Hilal fans take over Miami ahead of Club World Cup match with Real Madrid

Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — Al Hilal fans made their presence felt across the streets of Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, just one day before the team’s highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opener against Spanish giants Real Madrid.As part of the club’s fan engagement initiatives, Al Hilal Club Company organized a vibrant event titled “Blue Takes Over Miami Beach” on Lincoln Road, one of the city’s top shopping and tourist spots near South Beach.Hundreds of Al Hilal supporters flooded the area, chanting the club’s iconic songs in full voice.The event was also attended by the club’s CEO, Steve Calzada, who interacted with fans and spoke about the team’s preparations and ambitions for the tournament.The fan turnout was so strong that a nearby sports store completely sold...

June 18, 2025

Al Hilal fans take over Miami ahead of Club World Cup match with Real Madrid

Saudi Arabia beat Haiti 1-0 to open 2025 Gold Cup campaign

Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia kicked off their 2025 Gold Cup campaign with a crucial 1-0 win over Haiti on Monday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, securing their first three points in Group D.Striker Saleh Al-Shehri netted the match-winning goal from the penalty spot in the 21st minute, giving Herve Renard’s side a strong start ahead of their high-stakes clash with group leaders the United States on Friday. The U.S. had earlier defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0.Despite losing captain Hassan Kadesh to injury in the 30th minute — replaced by Abdullah Madu — Saudi Arabia managed to maintain their lead through to halftime.Renard made several second-half substitutions to preserve energy and tactical shape, introducing Ayman Yahya and Abdulrahman Al Obud early in...

June 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia beat Haiti 1-0 to open 2025 Gold Cup campaign

Al Hilal president: No new signings for Club World Cup due to inflated demands

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal President Fahad Bin Nafel confirmed that preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup began as early as 2023, with a clear strategy to build a competitive squad by recruiting top players in their positions.He described the recent appointment of Italian coach Simone Inzaghi as a transformative step in the club’s tactical and technical development.In a video message shared on the club’s official X account, Bin Nafel said: “Our Club World Cup preparations started long ago. The most important recent step was signing Simone Inzaghi — one of the best managers in the world. His arrival is a major shift for Al Hilal, and we hope it leads to championships and new successes for the club.”Bin Nafel emphasized that Inzaghi’s coaching style requires...

June 11, 2025

Al Hilal president: No new signings for Club World Cup due to inflated demands

Saudi Arabia miss World Cup spot after Australia defeat, head to Asian playoff

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s hopes of direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Tuesday night after a 2-1 home defeat to Australia at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.The result left the Green Falcons third in Group C with 13 points, sending them to the Asian playoff round.Herve Renard’s side needed a near-impossible five-goal win to leapfrog Australia in the standings and claim the group’s second automatic qualification spot.Despite taking an early lead through Abdulrahman Al Obod in the 19th minute, goals from Connor Metcalfe (42') and Mitchell Duke (49') sealed the win — and World Cup ticket — for the Socceroos, who now join Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Jordan as Asia’s six confirmed representatives at the 2026...

June 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia miss World Cup spot after Australia defeat, head to Asian playoff

Saudi Arabia face uphill task against Australia in World Cup qualifier

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia must deliver a miracle on Tuesday if they are to secure direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, needing to beat Australia by at least five goals in their final Group C fixture of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26.Herve Renard’s men kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Bahrain last week, moving to 13 points — three behind second-placed Australia.But with a goal difference heavily in the Socceroos’ favor, only a lopsided victory will be enough to leapfrog them in the standings.“The door is almost closed, but we must try and qualify,” Renard said after the Bahrain match. “We have to score goals. Everything must go very well for us if we are to qualify.”Saudi Arabia’s biggest challenge remains their scoring...

June 09, 2025

Saudi Arabia face uphill task against Australia in World Cup qualifier

Team of Portugal celebrates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP P

Portugal beats Spain to win The Nations league

MUNICH — Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.After Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, and Goncalo Ramos all smoothly scored their penalties, Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved Spain's Álvaro Morata’s spot kick before Neves converted his team’s fifth to seal the win.The win marks the second Nations League trophy for Portugal after lifting the inaugural edition in 2019.Its victory against Spain, the reigning European champions, was hard-fought, as the Seleção had come back twice from behind.Cristiano Ronaldo sent the match to extra time when he equalized in the 61st minute with his record-extending 138th goal for Portugal.The...

June 09, 2025

Portugal beats Spain to win The Nations league

Musab Al Juwayr celebrates his goal.

Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain to stay in World Cup qualification hunt

Saudi Gazette reportRIFFA — Saudi Arabia kept their hopes of automatic qualification alive with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 on Thursday.The result lifted Herve Renard’s side to 13 points, setting up a decisive showdown with group leaders Australia next Tuesday.The Saudis must win that match by at least four goals to overtake the Socceroos on goal difference and secure second place.The Green Falcons asserted themselves early at Bahrain National Stadium.A long-range pass from Hassan Al Tambakti found Ali Majrashi in space, but the fullback’s second touch allowed Bahrain goalkeeper Ebrahim Lutfalla to close down quickly.Saudi Arabia found their breakthrough in the 16th minute. Captain Salem Al Dawsari delivered a pinpoint first-time...

June 05, 2025

Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain to stay in World Cup qualification hunt

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