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Tom Brady and Turki Alalshikh after announcing the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic at Riyadh Season 2026.
Tom Brady to headline inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic at Riyadh Season 2026
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Tom Brady will make his long-awaited return to the field in Saudi Arabia next year, leading the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic at Kingdom Arena on March 21, 2026, as part of Riyadh Season.The seven-time Super Bowl champion will join some of football’s biggest names — including Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Sauce Gardner, Tyreek Hill, Odell Beckham Jr. and longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski — in a groundbreaking event that pairs NFL icons with global stars from sports and entertainment.The showcase will be broadcast live on FOX Sports and Tubi, with comedian Kevin Hart serving as host.Produced by OBB Media and Fanatics, the round-robin tournament will feature three teams of eight players, coached by Pete Carroll, Sean Payton...
September 16, 2025

Tom Brady to headline inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic at Riyadh Season 2026

Enzo Millot.
Millot sparks Al Ahli comeback as Mahrez seals 4-2 win over Nasaf in ACL Elite opener
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli staged a stunning second-half turnaround to defeat PFC Nasaf 4-2 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 opener on Monday night.Defending champions Al Ahli looked in trouble after Khusain Norchaev struck twice in the first half to put the visitors 2-0 ahead.But Matthias Jaissle’s side roared back after the break, with Enzo Millot leveling the tie before Riyad Mahrez and substitute Mohammed Sulaiman struck late to complete the comeback.Despite dominating possession early, Al Ahli struggled to break through.Mahrez fired a free kick high and saw a header miss the target, while Golib Gaybullaev forced Edouard Mendy into action with a thunderous long-range effort.The breakthrough came for Nasaf in the 34th minute when Merih Demiral’s misplaced pass...
September 16, 2025

Millot sparks Al Ahli comeback as Mahrez seals 4-2 win over Nasaf in ACL Elite opener

Pimenta’s stoppage-time strike lifts Al Wahda past 10-man Al Ittihad in ACL Elite opener
Saudi Gazette reportABU DHABI — Lucas Pimenta scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time to hand Al Wahda a dramatic 2-1 victory over 10-man Al Ittihad in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 opener at Al Nahyan Stadium on Monday.Al Ittihad struck first against the run of play in the 21st minute when Steven Bergwijn unleashed a stunning 30-yard drive past Zayed Alhammadi after being picked out by Fabinho.The visitors’ night, however, turned complicated when Muhannad Al Shanqiti was shown a red card following a VAR review for his foul on Facundo Kruspzky in the 37th minute.Despite their numerical advantage, Al Wahda had to wait until the 62nd minute to equalize. Caio Canedo latched onto Omar Khrbin’s pass and rolled the ball past Predrag Rajkovic from close range.Khrbin went...
September 15, 2025

Pimenta’s stoppage-time strike lifts Al Wahda past 10-man Al Ittihad in ACL Elite opener

Alexandre Lacazette off the mark in the Saudi Pro League, netting both goals in NEOM SC's debut win. (SPL)
Lacazette brace earns NEOM SC first Saudi Pro League win
Saudi Gazette reportKHAMIS MUSHAYT — NEOM Sports Club celebrated their first-ever Roshn Saudi League victory on Sunday, as Alexandre Lacazette’s late penalty sealed a 2-1 win away at Damac.The French striker, one of NEOM’s marquee summer signings, struck twice to deliver the newly promoted side’s historic triumph in only their second top-flight outing.Lacazette opened the scoring in the 30th minute, but Damac responded early in the second half through Jesús Medina’s 49th-minute equalizer.With the game finely poised, Lacazette held his nerve from the spot in the 83rd minute to restore NEOM’s lead and secure all three points.The win lifted NEOM to eighth in the table, bouncing back from their opening-day defeat to Al Ahli. Damac, meanwhile, remain winless with one point from two...
September 15, 2025

Lacazette brace earns NEOM SC first Saudi Pro League win

Pakistan's players at the end of the match
India players refused handshakes, says Pakistan coach
DUBAI – India's cricketers refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their first meeting since the conflict between the two nations earlier this year, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has claimed.India cruised to a seven-wicket victory at the Asia Cup in Dubai, after which captain Suryakumar Yadav and batting partner Shivam Dube immediately left the field rather than shaking hands in the middle, as is the norm.Afterwards, Pakistan's players appeared to walk towards India's dugout when they left the field but the India players had already returned to the dressing room.There was also no handshake between Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Salman Agha at the toss."Obviously, we were ready to shake hands at the end of the game," New Zealander Hesson said."We were...
September 15, 2025

India players refused handshakes, says Pakistan coach

Mané fires Al Nassr past Al Kholood to keep perfect start as Ronaldo honored
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo was celebrated for another milestone in the Roshn Saudi League before Al Nassr extended their perfect start to the new season with a 2-0 win over Al Kholood at Al Awwal Park on Sunday night.The Portuguese superstar received the 2024-25 golden boot pre-match, recognizing his league-leading 25 goals last season.Already off the mark in the current campaign, Ronaldo is chasing history as he bids to become only the second player to win the scoring title in three consecutive RSL seasons.While not at his dazzling best against Al Kholood, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner helped steer Jorge Jesus’ side to a professional victory.Sadio Mané broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, combining neatly with summer signing Kingsley Coman before slotting...
September 15, 2025

Mané fires Al Nassr past Al Kholood to keep perfect start as Ronaldo honored

Crawford stuns Canelo in Las Vegas
Saudi Gazette reportLAS VEGAS — American star Terence Crawford cemented his legacy as one of boxing’s all-time greats, defeating Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Álvarez by unanimous decision on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in front of 70,482 fans.Crawford, who was crowned unified super welterweight world champion, delivered a masterclass performance that earned him The Ring magazine belt as part of the Riyadh Season 2025 showcase.The 36-year-old improved his record to 42-0 with 31 knockouts, becoming the undisputed champion in a rare feat in modern boxing.The event was attended by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and head of the Saudi Boxing Federation, underscoring Riyadh Season’s growing global footprint in combat sports.The night...
September 14, 2025

Crawford stuns Canelo in Las Vegas

Renan Lodi terminates Al Hilal contract, club vows to protect rights
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal confirmed that Brazilian left back Renan Lodi has unilaterally terminated his contract with the club after returning to his homeland.Hisham Al Khathiri, the club’s communications director, said Lodi departed on Saturday evening before Al Hilal’s management received an official letter from the player’s legal representative declaring the contract termination.Al Khathiri stressed that the club will take all necessary legal measures to safeguard its rights in accordance with applicable regulations, adding that Al Hilal will continue its policy of transparency by keeping supporters updated on developments in the case.Lodi joined the Saudi giants in 2023 and featured prominently last season, making 24 appearances and scoring three goals. He played...
September 14, 2025

Renan Lodi terminates Al Hilal contract, club vows to protect rights

Darwin Nunez celebrates his first Saudi Pro League goal in Al Hilal’s 2-2 draw with Al Qadsiah at Kingdom Arena on Saturday night. (SPL)
Darwin Nunez opens SPL account as Al Hilal held by Al Qadsiah in 2-2 draw
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Darwin Nunez wasted little time making amends for a disallowed debut strike, scoring his first Saudi Pro League goal in Al Hilal’s 2-2 draw with Al Qadsiah at Kingdom Arena on Saturday night.The Uruguayan forward, one of the league’s marquee summer arrivals, equalized four minutes into the second half, sliding home Malcom’s low cross to cancel out Christopher Bonsu Baah’s early opener.The Ghanaian winger, on his RSL debut, struck in the sixth minute after capitalizing on a loose ball to beat Yassine Bono.Nunez, brought in to spearhead Al Hilal’s title charge after last season’s runner-up finish, looked to have set the champions-elect back on track.But Al Qadsiah, who finished fourth last term, hit back immediately when Julian Quinones finished a...
September 14, 2025

Darwin Nunez opens SPL account as Al Hilal held by Al Qadsiah in 2-2 draw

Riyadh to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027, first outside North America
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh Season will host WrestleMania 43 in 2027, marking the first time the iconic wrestling spectacle will be staged outside of North America. BREAKING NEWS: @TripleH and @Turki_alalshikh just announced that #WrestleMania 43 is heading to Saudi Arabia in 2027! #WrestleManiaRiyadh @RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/HGEQU0LMR5 — WWE (@WWE) September 12, 2025 WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, announced the move on Friday in partnership with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).The event is expected to elevate Saudi Arabia’s growing role in international entertainment and reinforce Riyadh Season’s global standing.In a statement, GEA Chairman Turki Alalshikh said: “WrestleMania is already the biggest date on the wrestling calendar, and this...
September 13, 2025

Riyadh to host WrestleMania 43 in 2027, first outside North America

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