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The move brings Henderson’s 12-year Anfield career to an end.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson moves to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq
DAMMAM — Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on Thursday joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq on a three-year contract. The move brings Henderson’s 12-year Anfield career to an end.Dammam-based Al Ettifaq is managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard."A leader. A warrior. We’re simply thrilled to have him, Henderson is ETTIFAQI," the Saudi club tweeted.Liverpool confirmed the move, saying: "As his Anfield chapter now comes to a close, everyone at the club wishes to place on record their thanks and gratitude for everything Jordan did for us during his 12 years as a Red."In his farewell message, Handerson said: "It's hard to put these last 12 years into words and it's even harder to say goodbye. I will always be a Red. Until the day I die. Thank you...
July 27, 2023

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson moves to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq

King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs 2023 kicks off on Thursday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The matches of King Salman's Cup for Arab Clubs 2023 will kick off on Thursday, with the participation of 16 clubs divided into 4 groups.The tournament, which is organized by the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), is hosted by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation in Taif, Abha and Al-Baha from 27 July until the 12 August. The first group includes Esperance Tunis, Tunisian Sfaxien, Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia and the Iraq Police. The second group includes the Saudi club Al-Hilal, Morocco's Wydad, Al Sadd of Qatar, and Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli. In the third group, Egyptian Zamalek, Saudi clubs of Al-Nasr and Al-Shabab, and Tunisia's Union Sportive Monastirienne will test each other.The fourth group will have Morocco's Raja, Algerian...
July 26, 2023

King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs 2023 kicks off on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr claimed a creditable 0-0 draw against French champions Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Osaka, Japan on Tuesday. This was the third match of the Saudi Pro League runner up against top-flight European opposition this summer. — (Picture: @AlNassrFC)
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr draw goalless with PSG in Japan friendly
Saudi Gazette report TOKYO — Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr claimed a creditable 0-0 draw against French champions Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly in Osaka, Japan on Tuesday. This was the third match of the Saudi Pro League runner up against top-flight European opposition this summer.Neither team was able to make a breakthrough, although PSG youngster Ilyes Housni looked lively after coming on and went close on a couple of occasions. From the side of the Saudi club, Cristiano Ronaldo led the attacks alongside Anderson Talisca.The biggest reactions from the fans in the first half were reserved for a couple of Ronaldo efforts. The first saw him denied from six yards by Gianluigi Donnarumma before an acrobatic overhead kick went wide of the target — although it wouldn't...
July 25, 2023

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr draw goalless with PSG in Japan friendly

All eyes are on Karim Benzema, the winner of men’s Ballon d’Or 2022, who joined Al-Ittihad Club of Jeddah, the runner up of the Arab Clubs Cup, and Saudi Pro League title holders.
Fans await Karim Benzema’s debut in King Salman Cup of Arab clubs
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Football fans are eagerly awaiting the kick-off for the King Salman Club Cup in which 16 premier Arab clubs will compete for the Arab Clubs Champions Cup title. All eyes are on Karim Benzema, the winner of men’s Ballon d’Or 2022, who joined Al-Ittihad Club of Jeddah, the runner up of the Arab Clubs Cup, and Saudi Pro League title holders. The tournament, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, is the Arab championship in which Benzema, one of the most outstanding footballers on the globe, is playing for the first time after joining the Jeddah-based club. The premier club championship in the Arab world, to be organized by the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), will feature 16 top-tier clubs from across the Gulf and North Africa region. The final round of...
July 24, 2023

Fans await Karim Benzema’s debut in King Salman Cup of Arab clubs

Newly introduced Al-Hilal players participating in a ceremony at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday.
Al-Hilal beat Kuwait SC 4-2 in star-studded night in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al-Hilal defeated Kuwait SC 4-2 in a friendly match, marking the conclusion of preparations for the start of its new season, at King Fahd International Stadium here on Sunday night. The match was preceded by a star-studded ceremony during which several of the club’s new signings as well as coach Jorge Jesus were introduced to fans ahead of the commencement of the new Saudi Pro League season in August. The friendly was held a few days before the start of the first competitions of the new football season - the King Salman Cup 2023. This premier club championship in the Arab world, to be organized by the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), will feature 16 top-tier clubs from across the Gulf and North Africa region.Al-Hilal scored the first goal soon...
July 24, 2023

Al-Hilal beat Kuwait SC 4-2 in star-studded night in Riyadh

Telles reunites with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr
TOKYO — Manchester United and Brazil full-back Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Al-Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs announced on Sunday.Telles, 30, is set for a reunion with former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed for the Saudi Pro League side in January.The fee or length of his contract has not been confirmed by either club.“A new adventure beckons for @AT13Oficial. Thank you for everything, and good luck, Alex,” United posted on Twitter.Al-Nassr released a photograph of the defender holding their yellow jersey and a video in which Ronaldo could be seen smiling in the background.Telles is the latest Premier League player to make the switch, following players such as Chelsea's N'Golo Kante and Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.So far,...
July 23, 2023

Telles reunites with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr

Countdown begins: 90 days until historic Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games
RIYADH — The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games official tournament is set to kick-off in 90 days, starting from 20 until Oct. 30, 2023. The multi-sport event of mixed martial arts, is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East.Taking place at the Sports City King Saud University in Riyadh, over 2,500 athletes from more than 80 countries will take part in the World Combat Games which is already gathering strong interest from the international combat sports community.The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games promises to be a spectacular showcase of skill and breathtaking courage. Fans around the world will be treated to 10 days of fierce competition with athletes demonstrating their prowess across 16 disciplines.The Riyadh 2023 tournament includes: aikido, arm wrestling, boxing, fencing,...
July 22, 2023

Countdown begins: 90 days until historic Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

Carrera Stadium in Gold Coast hosts the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts
SYDNEY — Gold Coast is ready to step in to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria pulled out, said mayor Tom Tate.The coastal city -- host of the 2018 Games -- is in the Australian state of Queensland, which is preparing to host the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.Tate says hosting the Commonwealth Games will help those preparations.His rescue plan is "fully supported" by Athletics Australia - the country's sporting governing body."We firmly believe the city is in a unique position to step forward," said Athletics Australia."As witnessed in 2018, the Gold Coast demonstrated its remarkable ability to host a Games of exceptional quality, and one that left a profound impact on Australian sport."With an opportunity to make an impact on...
July 20, 2023

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts

The Riyadh-based Al-Nassr Club announced that the Ivorian Star Seko Mohamed Fofana has officially joined the team.
Ivorian star Fofana joins Al-Nassr on a 3-year deal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The series of international players’ transfers to Saudi clubs continues, the latest of which is Tuesday’s announcement by the Riyadh-based Al-Nassr Club that the Ivorian Star Seko Mohamed Fofana has officially joined the team.Fofana, the 28-year-old player who was the captain for the French club Lens, has joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr on a three-year deal that will last until 2026. During the signing of the contract, the Al-Nasr Club team was represented by CEO Ahmed Al-Ghamdi.“I am here to run, to tackle, to save, to assist, to score, to win, and to do everything for this badge, Seko Mohamed Fofana is here!” the Ivorian star said in a video published by Al-Nassr in his first appearance while talking about his joining the team.Fofana, a professional...
July 18, 2023

Ivorian star Fofana joins Al-Nassr on a 3-year deal

Ronaldo said in a year Saudi league will overtake the Turkish league and Dutch league.
Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League is much better than the American League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese international star of Al-Nassr Club, said that the Saudi Pro League is much better than the American Major League Soccer (MLS) and that he has no plans to play in the United States or return to a team in Europe. “Returning to Europe, for me, is a closed possibility, I'm already 38-and-a-half years old and... it's not worth it," he said.He made the remarks while speaking to the media after playing the first half of Al-Nassr’s preseason friendly in his native Portugal. Al-Nassr lost 5-0 to Celta Vigo of Spain in the match. When specifically asked about whether he would ever follow in the footsteps of his great rival Lionel Messi, who was unveiled as Inter Miami player on Sunday, and play in the MLS, he said:...
July 18, 2023

Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League is much better than the American League

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