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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

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

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