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Some fans paid hundreds of dollars to watch Lionel Messi line out for Argentina
Messi mania grips crowd at China Workers’ Stadium
BEIJING — On a hot summer night in Beijing, Lionel Messi scored against Australia just 90 seconds into the game, sending tens of thousands of Chinese fans into raptures.It was a sea of blue and white Argentina jerseys in the Chinese capital on Thursday night -- and nearly all of them had the name Messi on the back.Every summer, Beijing usually hosts an invitational friendly soccer game. This time, the organizers chose a team headed by a player who could attract attention in China perhaps like no other.Supporters turned out in their droves, not so much to barrack for this renowned team as to applaud a man who's long appeared on billboards here, selling all manner of products.This was star power marketing in a country under-served by top level sport.The cheers echoed around the stands...
June 16, 2023

Messi mania grips crowd at China Workers’ Stadium

Messi, who left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last week, guided Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Messi does not plan to play in next World Cup in 2026
BEIJING — Argentine superstar Lionel Messi said he will not play in the next FIFA World Cup in 2026. "I think not. (Qatar) was my last World Cup. I'll see how things go, but as it is right now, no, I won't go to the next World Cup," Messi told Chinese television Titan Sports on Tuesday. Messi, who left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last week, guided Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Messi scored seven goals in Qatar 2022 to inspire Argentina's World Cup success. The former Barcelona and PSG forward will be 39 in 2026. Canada, Mexico and the US will co-host the 2026 World Cup. Messi, a seven-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner, will join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami in 2023. — Agencies
June 14, 2023

Messi does not plan to play in next World Cup in 2026

Neymar
Modric and Neymar are on the radar of Al-Hilal while Zaha poised to reject Al-Nassr offer
Saudi Gazette report RIYAHD — International soccer stars Luka Modric of Croatia, and Brazilian star Neymar are likely to sign with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha, who will be a free agent when his contract with Crystal Palace expires at the end of the month, looks set to reject an offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr club.The Riyadh-based Al-Hilal and other major Saudi Pro League clubs are in the limelight of the international media as they are showing keen interest on the European transfer market with monster offers for many international stars. The Saudi League clubs have captured the attention of the global media in the past few weeks, and have increased intensively in the past hours, due to the decision-makers in the Saudi League targeting the European...
June 13, 2023

Modric and Neymar are on the radar of Al-Hilal while Zaha poised to reject Al-Nassr offer

Former Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard.
Liverpool giant Gerrard arrives in Dammam to negotiate contract offer to manage Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Saudi Arabia’s Ettifaq Club officially opened negotiations with former Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard.The club officials received Gerrard upon his arrival at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Monday. The details of the contract offer are being unveiled during the negotiations that kicked off in Dammam.The former captain of the English national team arrived in Saudi Arabia following reports that he was considering an offer to become coach of the Saudi club.“Ettifaq made an offer to Gerrard. He welcomed the idea, but asked for time to study the offer," the source pointed out earlier.Gerrard is considered one of the most famous English coaches, as he led Aston Villa to seventh place in the English Premier League last season, and he...
June 12, 2023

Liverpool giant Gerrard arrives in Dammam to negotiate contract offer to manage Ettifaq

Fans wait for the arrival of Lionel Messi at a hotel in Beijing on June 10, 2023
‘Messi mania’ in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star
HONG KONG — Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates were temporarily “trapped” in their Beijing hotel at the weekend after large numbers of fans gathered outside to see the star, Chinese state media reported, as police warned of scammers attempting to cash in on “Messi mania.”Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup glory last year and is widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest-ever players, received a rapturous welcome from fans Saturday after landing at the Beijing airport ahead of a friendly match against Australia in the Chinese capital.“Messi” soon became the top trending topic on Chinese social media platform Weibo, while video footage showed hundreds of fans swarming the team’s hotel entrance in the hope of catching a glimpse of their idol.Argentina’s pre-match...
June 12, 2023

‘Messi mania’ in China as fans clamor for a glimpse of Argentina star

Over 60,000 fans of Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad welcomed the French superstar Karim Benzema at a grand reception held at Al-Jawhara stadium of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Thursday night.
Over 60,000 Ittihad fans throng Jeddah stadium to welcome Benzema in the biggest Saudi unveiling
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Over 60,000 fans of Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad welcomed French superstar Karim Benzema at a grand reception held at Al-Jawhara Stadium of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah Thursday night.This is by far the biggest welcome that was accorded to any player in Saudi Arabia and his name was added to the biggest top five players in history getting such a rousing reception. It was also incredible that Al-Ittihad had sold more than 56,000 tickets for Benzema’s debut appearance within hours of starting the sale at just SR9 ($2.40).The jubilant gathering of fans was for the second time in a week after they thronged the stadium to celebrate Al-Ittihad’s crowning of the Saudi Pro League title last Wednesday after a long wait of 14 years. On Wednesday, the club...
June 08, 2023

Over 60,000 Ittihad fans throng Jeddah stadium to welcome Benzema in the biggest Saudi unveiling

Lionel Messi to join MLS club Inter Miami
PARIS — Lionel Messi will join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, the US team confirmed in a Twitter video on Wednesday. The video showed rumors about what Messi's next move would be after his departure from French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) later this year, noting interest from his old club Barcelona and Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. But near the end of the video, Miami sign the experienced forward. The 35-year-old 2022 FIFA World Cup winner joined PSG in 2021, and will leave the French powerhouse when his contract expires on June 30. On Saturday, Messi played his final game with PSG as he bid farewell to the club. Before his two-season stint at Paris, Messi had played for Barcelona for more than a decade. A seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi helped PSG...
June 08, 2023

Lionel Messi to join MLS club Inter Miami

International star Karim Benzema arrives in Jeddah.
Jeddah gears up to accord heroic welcome to Benzema on Thursday
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — More than 60,000 excited fans of Al-Ittihad Club are expected to converge at the stands of Al-Jawhara Stadium of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah to greet their newest player Karim Benzema.Al-Ittihad is organizing a special ceremony to welcome the international star, who arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday night.The club has offered tickets for sale for all fans who want to attend the ceremony https://ittihadclub.etickets.com.sa/Pages/Home.aspx?show=eventsThe gathering of the jubilant fans will be for the second time in a week, when they gathered to celebrate Al-Ittihad’s crowning of Saudi Pro League title last Wednesday after a long wait of 14 years.Al-Ittihad Club officials started on Wednesday offering tickets for the fans to participate in the reception...
June 07, 2023

Jeddah gears up to accord heroic welcome to Benzema on Thursday

Al-Ittihad Club of Jeddah have initiated negotiations with N’Golo Kante, the French midfielder of Chelsea.
After Benzema, Al-Ittihad poised to sign Chelsea star Kante
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad Club of Jeddah have initiated negotiations with N’Golo Kante, the French midfielder of Chelsea, to join the team during the summer transfer.Al-Ittihad sent a delegation to London on Tuesday to speak to Kanté and persuaded him to join the team. The move is significant in view of the fact that Kante’s contract at Chelsea expires this month.According to well-informed sources, Al-Ittihad made a huge offer for the player to join the club, which lifted the Saud Pro League title, for the coming two seasons in a free transfer.Al-Ittihad is close to announce the deal with Kante, after the midfielder completed his medical checkups in London.Kanté was close to signing a contract extension with Chelsea this year but the deal was not finalized. The...
June 07, 2023

After Benzema, Al-Ittihad poised to sign Chelsea star Kante

The Green Falcons were invited by CONMEBOL to participate in the 2024 Copa América.
Saudi squad likely to participate in 2024 Copa America: Sources
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s national football team may be one of the teams that will participate in the upcoming Copa America, which is scheduled to be held in June 2024 in the United States of America, according to well-informed sources. Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) is making serious efforts with completing procedures to ensure participation of the first Saudi national team. The revised Copa America system allows the participation of teams from outside the continent, as it was the case in the previous editions of the championship. The idea of Saudi Arabia’s participation was mooted when the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) invited SAFF to attend its 75th general assembly, which was held in the Qatari capital, Doha, last year on the...
June 07, 2023

Saudi squad likely to participate in 2024 Copa America: Sources

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