Monday June 16, 2025 / 20 , Dhu al-hijjah , 1446
Header Logo
Leading The Way
search-icon
Footer Header
search-icon
SG
Saudi Arabia
Opinion
Discover Saudi
World
Sports
Business
Life
Advertisements
search-logo
  • Home
  • Sports
Sports
991 - 1000 from 22245 . In "Sports"
Al-Hilal signed a deal with the 68-year-old football coach until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus returns to Al-Hilal
PARIS — Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus returned Sunday to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. Al-Hilal signed a deal with the 68-year-old football coach until the end of the 2023-24 season. Jesus was the head coach for Al-Hilal between July 2018 and January 2019 and won the Saudi Super Cup. The former Benfica head coach last coached Fenerbahce, winning the 2023 Turkish Cup in June before resigning from the Istanbul club. This summer, Saudi Pro League's Al-Hilal signed Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves from Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Chelsea. — Agencies
July 02, 2023

Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus returns to Al-Hilal

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has left Chelsea to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.
Edouard Mendy joins Al-Ahli from Chelsea
JEDDAH — Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has left Chelsea to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli."The Lion of Teranga protects our goal," Al-Ahli said in a Twitter post on Wednesday.Al-Ahli, who are making their return to the top-flight Pro League next season after a year in the second division, said Mendy's contract would run until 2026, without giving any financial details.British media reported that the Al-Ahli would pay around 16 million pounds ($20.24 million) for the goalkeeper.Mendy joined Premier League Chelsea from Stade Rennais in 2020 and the 31-year-old played a pivotal role as the London club won their second Champions League title with a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final in 2021.The Saudi Pro league has become an attractive destination for Europe-based...
June 28, 2023

Edouard Mendy joins Al-Ahli from Chelsea

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and FIFA have announced that Jeddah will be the host city of this year’s FIFA Club World Cup 2023.
Jeddah to host FIFA Club World Cup 2023
JEDDAH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and FIFA have announced that Jeddah will be the host city of this year’s FIFA Club World Cup 2023.The decision was made during a FIFA delegation visit to Jeddah last week to assess ongoing preparations for the tournament, which takes place from Dec. 12-22 this year.It will be for the first time the FIFA Club World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia.Yasser Al Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, said: “We are delighted that Jeddah, with its state-of-the-art facilities and reputation for hosting major international sports events, has been selected as host city for the FIFA Club World Cup.“Sport is a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation under Vision 2030, which has established the Kingdom as...
June 26, 2023

Jeddah to host FIFA Club World Cup 2023

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the Riyadh-based club announced on Sunday.
Al-Hilal signs Senegal defender Koulibaly from Chelsea
RIYADH — Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal from Premier League side Chelsea, the Riyadh-based club announced on Sunday.“We’ll continue to make history together,” Al-Hilal wrote on Twitter, alongside a short video featuring Koulibaly.The four-times Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly’s contract would run until 2026 without giving any financial details.British media reported that the Saudi club would pay around 17 million pounds ($21.61 million) for the center back.“I’m here with those who make the glory in the present and the future,” the Africa Cup of Nations winner said.Koulibaly scored two goals in 32 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea after joining them from Napoli last July.The 32-year-old is the second player...
June 25, 2023

Al-Hilal signs Senegal defender Koulibaly from Chelsea

The signing ceremony of Neves deal took place in Paris, the Riyadh-based club announced on Friday.
Ruben Neves joins Al-Hilal on 3-year contract
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal has signed a three-year contract with Portugal's national player Ruben Neves. He is moving to Al-Hilal from England's Wolverhampton FC.The signing ceremony of Neves deal took place in Paris, the Riyadh-based club announced on Friday. The Portuguese player's contract extends until the end of 2005/2026 season. He joined the Saudi Club after six seasons at Molineux.Al-Hilal was represented at the signing by the chairman of the board of directors of Al-Hilal Non-profit Foundation, Fahad bin Nafel.Ruben Neves may not be the biggest star to join the Saudi Professional League, but his move to Al Hilal is notable because the midfielder is only 26 years old. Until his transfer, only players in the twilight of their careers had...
June 23, 2023

Ruben Neves joins Al-Hilal on 3-year contract

Fay Al-Mabarzi and Zahraa Bu Obeid win the gold in bowling doubles.
Saudi Arabia wins 2 gold in Berlin Special Olympics World Games
Saudi Gazette report BERLIN — Saudi Arabia has won two gold medals in the 16th Special Olympics World Games, which are currently being held in the German capital Berlin.Saudi runner Thamer Ahmed opened the Saudi medals in the tournament by winning the gold medal in the 800 meter race held on the athletics tracks at the Olympic Village on Tuesday. The Saudi Special Olympics team have won the second gold in bowling doubles competition on Wednesday. The duo Fay Al-Mabarzi and Zahraa Bu Obeid have won the gold while Rezab Tayeb won the bronze medal in the 25-meter swimming competition. The weightlifter Nawaf Al-Sahli won the bronze medal in the weight-lifting competition in the category of 83 kg.Meanwhile, Saudi Ambassador to Germany Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan met with the Saudi...
June 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia wins 2 gold in Berlin Special Olympics World Games

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner against Iceland on the night he became the first men’s player in history to reach 200 international appearances. — (Picture: @selecaoportugal)
Cristiano Ronaldo scores last-minute winner on record-breaking 200th appearance for Portugal
REYKJAVIK — Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-gasp winner against Iceland on the night he became the first men’s player in history to reach 200 international appearances.Ronaldo’s goal, a record-extending 123rd in international football, maintained Portugal’s perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying with four wins from four matches.Cristiano Ronaldo ‘happy’ in Saudi Arabia, wants other players to join himThe 38-year-old, who made his debut for Portugal in 2003, received a Guinness World Record certificate to mark the occasion prior to kick-off.“So happy,” Ronaldo told uefa.com after the match. “It’s the kind of moment you never expect, to reach 200 caps. For me it’s an unbelievable achievement.“To be in the Guinness World Records is amazing and to score the...
June 21, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scores last-minute winner on record-breaking 200th appearance for Portugal

 N'Golo Kante.
Al-Ittihad signs 3-year contract with French player Kante
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad Club has signed a three-year contract with French international player N'Golo Kante.Before joining Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad, the former Chelsea player won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Champions League.The contract was finalized on Tuesday after Kante completed his medical tests at a specialized medical center in Dubai. The move comes as Al-Ittihad, which recently won the Saudi Professional League, aims to strengthen their squad.Kante's signing by Al-Ittihad is considered one of the most high-profile and impactful in the club's history. It is part of the club's efforts to establish itself as a top choice for world-class players in the Saudi Professional League.The signing comes as the team is preparing...
June 21, 2023

Al-Ittihad signs 3-year contract with French player Kante

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki, who is also the chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, participated in the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Sports minister attends opening ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Saudi Gazette reportBERLIN — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki, who is also the chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, participated in the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.The opening of the session was announced by the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who wished success to all the participants. The ceremony began with the marchpast of the participating countries, including Saudi Arabia, in addition to several shows.The opening ceremony, which was held on Saturday in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, witnessed the presence of a number of Saudi officials.Saudi Arabia is participating this year with the biggest delegation in its history in the Special Olympics...
June 18, 2023

Sports minister attends opening ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Mäder pictured competing in the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse this week
Cyclist Gino Mäder has died aged 26 after Tour de Suisse crash
LEUKERBAD, Switzerland — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died aged 26 following a crash on the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse, his Bahrain Victorious team announced on Friday.Almost 200 kilometers into the race, Mäder crashed at high speed with American rider Magnus Sheffield, race organizers said in a statement on Thursday. They were descending the Albula Pass toward La Punt, where the stage ended.Mäder fell into a ravine and was found motionless in the water, organizers said Thursday, before being resuscitated and transported to hospital in the city of Chur by air ambulance.“On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” Bahrain Victorious said in a statement.“Our...
June 16, 2023

Cyclist Gino Mäder has died aged 26 after Tour de Suisse crash

< Previous Next >
footer logo
COPYRIGHT © 2025 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Powered by NewsPress
NEWS CATEGORY
saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life
COMPANY
advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy