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Saudi Arabia to host 2023 Club World Cup
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been announced by FIFA as the hosts of the next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup™, with the tournament scheduled from Dec. 12-22 2023.The staging of the coveted competition signals the latest major international sports event to be hosted by the country and builds further on the huge positive momentum behind Saudi football in the men’s and women’s game at all levels.The decision was made at a FIFA Council meeting on Tuesday and comes only a few days after Al Hilal faced Real Madrid having become the first winner of the AFC Champions League and first Saudi club to reach the final of the tournament.Saudi Arabia will be only the sixth host of the competition since its inception in 2000.Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, said: “We are...
February 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host 2023 Club World Cup

Minister of Sports and President of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal announced on Monday that the Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 will be named as the King Salman Club Cup.
Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 named after King Salman
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Sports and President of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal announced on Monday that the Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 will be named as the King Salman Club Cup.In a statement on his Twitter account, Prince Abdulaziz said: “In appreciation of the great support that the Union of Arab Football Associations received from King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, I and my fellow members of the Board of Directors of the Union are pleased to announce the naming of the Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 as the King Salman Club Cup.The UAFA is the governing body of football in the Arab League. Established in 1974, UAFA has 22 member associations.
February 14, 2023

Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 named after King Salman

The Al-Nassr Riyadh Women squad has won the Saudi Women’s Premier League Cup in its first edition for the 2022-2023 season, after defeating Al-Yamamah Women 3-2.
Al-Nassr Saudi Women’s Premier League Champions
Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — The Al-Nassr Riyadh Women squad has won the Saudi Women’s Premier League Cup in its first edition for the 2022-2023 season, after defeating Al-Yamamah Women 3-2.The goals were scored by Maysa Jabara, Isabella Aguirre and Munira Al-Hamdan, the captain of the team.Reacting to the win, Al-Hamdan said: “I thank all those who stood with us from the fans, management and coaches, and special thanks to the players for their support as they have the credit after God for what we have accomplished.”Al-Nassr scored wins in decisive rounds, especially with the runner-up, Al-Hilal, to win the title, after playing 14 rounds. Al-Shabab Riyadh comes in third place after thrashing Sama Sport 19-0 goals while Al-Ahli Jeddah beat Shula Al-Sharqiya 5-0.Mubaraka Al-Sairi of...
February 13, 2023

Al-Nassr Saudi Women’s Premier League Champions

Huge jubilant crowd gathered to accord a thunderous reception to the team members.
Rousing reception for Al-Hilal heroes in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette Report RIYADH — Holding their heads high and further elevating the self-esteem of the entire nation, Al-Hilal squad members arrived here on Sunday to a rousing welcome by the Saudi officials and the fans alike.Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, and Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, the golden member of Al-Hilal, were among those who led the huge jubilant crowd gathered to accord a thunderous reception to the team members.Al-Hilal are the runner-up after putting up a brave fight against Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup held in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. Al-Hilal lost 3-5 against the star-studded Spanish super club and European champions who became the five-time World Champions in the Club World Cup football. Al-Hilal, the Asian Champions,...
February 13, 2023

Rousing reception for Al-Hilal heroes in Riyadh

Injured Messi to miss PSG clash with Monaco
PARIS — Paris St Germain's injury crisis worsened after the club confirmed on Friday that Lionel Messi will miss this weekend's Ligue 1 clash against AS Monaco due to a hamstring injury.Messi played the full 90 minutes of PSG's 2-1 defeat by Olympique Marseille in the French Cup on Wednesday and the 35-year-old is in a race against time to be fit for their Champions League last-16 clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Reuters reported.PSG have already lost Kylian Mbappe to injury for two more weeks which means the French forward will play no part in the first leg against the German champions."Concerning Kylian, the communication has been made. We talked about an unavailability of three weeks. Kylian is being treated," PSG boss Christophe Galtier told a news...
February 10, 2023

Injured Messi to miss PSG clash with Monaco

Filly Avalina won the last renewal of the Japan Cup.
First edition of Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy cup kicks off on Saturday
RIYADH — King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Janadriyah is gearing up for the launch of the first renewal of the Prince Abdullah Bin Jaloy Cup on Saturday as the 3-year-old fillies take part in the SR 300,000 prize race, organized by the Jockey Club.The race will take place during the 96th festival of the Jockey Club season in tribute to the late Prince and his efforts in uniting the Kingdom with the late founder King Abdulaziz Al Saud.The 96th festival also featured the Al-Jouf Region Governorate Cup and the Ministry of Culture Cup, while the Japan Cup (local G3) will be held on Friday.The Prince Abdullah Bin Jaloy Cup will be held on a 1400-meter track with the participation of highly nominated fillies to win the race, Smoky Quartz, Jumanat Alreem and Mazyuna.The Japan Cup is the first Grade...
February 10, 2023

First edition of Prince Abdullah bin Jaloy cup kicks off on Saturday

The Portuguese legend scored the 61st hat-trick of his career and his first for Al-Nassr to fire his team back to the top of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Nassr thrashes Al-Wehda 4-0 with Ronaldo’s Super Hat-trick quadruple
Saudi Gazette Report JEDDAH — Al-Nassr Club thrashed Al-Wehda 4-0 with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Super Hat-trick quadruple in the Saudi Pro League competition held at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on Thursday night.The Portuguese legend scored the 61st hat-trick of his career and his first for Al-Nassr to fire his team back to the top of the Saudi Pro League. This was for first time Ronaldo scored four goals in one game since 2018. Al-Nassr took on Al-Wehda without suspended top scorer Talisca but Ronaldo ensured that the Brazilian was not missed.Ronaldo scored his 9th Super Hat-trick quadruple in his career, four days after his 38th birthday, in the 16th round of the Saudi Professional League competition. The last match in which Ronaldo scored a quadruple goes back to March 18, 2018,...
February 09, 2023

Al-Nassr thrashes Al-Wehda 4-0 with Ronaldo’s Super Hat-trick quadruple

Saudi team Al Hilal reached the FIFA Club World Cup final Tuesday by beating Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2.
Real Madrid, Al Hilal to vie for FIFA Club World Cup
RABAT — Real Madrid will face Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup final after the Spanish club beat Egypt's Al Ahly 4-1 in Wednesday's semifinal in Rabat. Vinicius Junior scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 42nd minute at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Federico Valverde scored as the Spanish team doubled the gap in the early minutes of the second half. Al Ahly's Ali Maaloul converted a penalty kick to narrow the gap to one in the 65th minute. Real Madrid cemented a 4-1 win after injury-time goals scored by Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas. Saudi team Al Hilal reached the FIFA Club World Cup final Tuesday by beating Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2. The final between Real Madrid and Al Hilal will be held Saturday at Prince Moulay Abdellah...
February 09, 2023

Real Madrid, Al Hilal to vie for FIFA Club World Cup

A close-range strike from Luciano Vietto qualified the Asian champions to become the first Saudi squad to reach the Club World Cup final. (Credit: Twitter @Alhilal_EN)
Al-Hilal stun Flamengo with 3-2 win to reach Club World Cup final for first time
Saudi Gazette reportTANGIER — Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal stunned South American champions Flamengo of Brazil to reach the Club World Cup final with a 3-2 victory in the semi-finals held in Tangier, Morocco, on Tuesday.Two penalties in the first half from Salem Al-Dawsari and a close-range strike from Luciano Vietto qualified the Asian champions to become the first Saudi squad to reach the Club World Cup final.Al-Hilal will take on the African runner-up Al-Ahly of Egypt or the European champions Real Madrid in Saturday’s final after their meeting in the second semi-finals in Rabat on Wednesday.Al Dawsari’s perfectly placed spot-kick gave Al-Hilal the lead in the first minutes of the match after Matheuzinho tripped Vietto inside the box. Pedro equalized for Flamengo with a close-range...
February 08, 2023

Al-Hilal stun Flamengo with 3-2 win to reach Club World Cup final for first time

Frankie Dettori gives his trademark flying dismount after Trawlerman wins the Ebor Handicap at York last August.
Trawlerman out to net Red Sea Turf Handicap
RIYADH — Joint-trainer Thady Gosden believes the demands of the Red Sea Turf Handicap will ideally suit Ebor hero Trawlerman.The Godolphin-owned five-year-old is right on course to tackle the $2.5 million contest at The Saudi Cup meeting on Saturday Feb. 25.The application of a hood to help him settle in the early stages of his races helped him improve throughout the second half of last season.After winning a competitive Goodwood handicap, he overcame the widest draw to land the prestigious Ebor Handicap over 2,800m at York in August.He was given a superb ride by Frankie Dettori to battle back for a last-gasp victory having made much of the running.The pair finished the season by finishing third behind star stayer Trueshan in the Group 2 Long Distance Cup on British Champions Day at...
February 05, 2023

Trawlerman out to net Red Sea Turf Handicap

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