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Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq share spoils in tense Eastern Derby stalemate
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Eastern Derby on Saturday night at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, as both sides saw their ambitions held in check in the Roshn Saudi League.Al Qadsiah, chasing a derby double over their east coast rivals, opened the scoring on the cusp of half-time.A teasing cross from Cameron Puertas on the left caught Al Ettifaq goalkeeper Marek Rodak off guard, and midfielder Mohammed Abu Al Shamat pounced on the loose ball to slot home and give the hosts a 1-0 lead.The fourth-placed side looked poised to build on their advantage early in the second half, but star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang squandered a golden opportunity at the back post, failing to test Rodak when unmarked.That miss proved...
April 06, 2025

Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq share spoils in tense Eastern Derby stalemate

Ronaldo reached 21 goals in the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League.
‘Everything is possible’ — Ronaldo focused on titles, not 1,000-goal milestone after Riyadh Derby win
RIYADH — After leading Al Nassr to a statement 3-1 victory over Al Hilal in the Riyadh Derby, Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to shift the spotlight from personal achievements to team success, reiterating his focus on titles rather than the looming 1,000-goal milestone.The 40-year-old superstar scored twice — a clinical left-footed strike and a composed late penalty — to reach 21 goals in the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League, consolidating his lead in the Golden Boot race and moving his career total to 931 goals. His brace also marked his first goals in the RSL against Al Hilal, helping Al Nassr earn their first league win over their capital rivals in seven encounters.Despite the historic performance, Ronaldo preferred to relish the moment with his teammates rather than speculate on the...
April 05, 2025

‘Everything is possible’ — Ronaldo focused on titles, not 1,000-goal milestone after Riyadh Derby win

Ronaldo brace powers Al Nassr past Al Hilal in Riyadh derby thriller
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr reignited the Saudi Pro League title race with a commanding 3-1 victory over fierce rivals Al Hilal in a fiery Riyadh derby at Kingdom Arena on Friday night.The win, secured by a Cristiano Ronaldo double and a long-range strike from Ali Al Hassan, lifted Al Nassr to 54 points, trimming the gap with league leaders Al Ittihad to seven points in the closing stretch of the season.The result saw Al Nassr take a critical three points from a match packed with intensity, controversy, and moments of brilliance — with Ronaldo once again proving decisive on the biggest stage.Al Hilal threatened early, with Sergej Milinković-Savić hitting the crossbar in the 7th minute, only for the assistant referee to raise his flag for offside.Moments later, Ronaldo...
April 05, 2025

Ronaldo brace powers Al Nassr past Al Hilal in Riyadh derby thriller

Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King’s Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — A last-gasp goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory for Al Qadsiah over Al Raed on Wednesday, booking the club a place in the King’s Cup final for the first time in years.The Gabonese striker struck in the second minute of stoppage time, capping off a dominant performance from Al Qadsiah, who had controlled much of the semi-final clash at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in Dammam.Al Qadsiah will now face Al Ittihad in the final, after the Jeddah-based side pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Al Shabab in the other semi-final on Tuesday.From the outset, Al Qadsiah looked the more composed and attacking side, dominating possession and applying constant pressure on Al Raed’s defense.Despite their attacking intent, they were...
April 03, 2025

Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King’s Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed

Al Shabab slams officiating after dramatic King’s Cup semi-final exit to Al Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Shabab FC has voiced strong discontent over what it described as “blatant refereeing injustice” following the team’s dramatic 3-2 loss to Al Ittihad in the semi-final of the King’s Cup.In a strongly worded official statement, the club held the refereeing decisions directly responsible for its elimination from the competition, calling for accountability from the Saudi Football Federation.The club said that despite Al Shabab’s consistent efforts and standout performances throughout the season, the team was not given fair treatment during the match at King Abdullah Sports City.A penalty awarded to Al Ittihad early in the match, confirmed by VAR, was among the key decisions that sparked outrage from Al Shabab’s players, coach, and management.The...
April 02, 2025

Al Shabab slams officiating after dramatic King’s Cup semi-final exit to Al Ittihad

Swedish table tennis legend Jörgen Persson appointed head coach of Saudi national team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Table Tennis Federation has signed Swedish coach and former world champion Jörgen Persson to lead the Kingdom’s national teams, marking a significant step in the development of the sport in Saudi Arabia.The signing was announced at the federation’s headquarters in Riyadh, where Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser, President of the Saudi Table Tennis Federation, hailed the move as a key moment in building a world-class sports system. “Jörgen Persson’s experience and legacy are a valuable addition to our vision of building a world-class sports system,” said Prince Mohammed.“We are committed to developing a new generation of elite athletes, and Persson will play a pivotal role in shaping future champions.” In his remarks...
April 02, 2025

Swedish table tennis legend Jörgen Persson appointed head coach of Saudi national team

Danilo Pereira celebrates his late goal.
Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Veteran Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira delivered a King’s Cup semi-final performance for the ages, scoring twice in stoppage time to lead Al Ittihad to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Shabab at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday night.Pereira’s late heroics came after Al Ittihad had squandered a first-half lead, with Cristian Guanca netting a quickfire double for Al Shabab in the second half.But Pereira turned the tide with two goals deep into injury time, securing a memorable "Eid gift" for the club’s passionate supporters and sending the reigning league champions to the King’s Cup final.Al Ittihad started brightly and earned a penalty in the 13th minute after Abdulrahman Al-Aboud was fouled by Robert Renan — a decision confirmed...
April 02, 2025

Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
MIAMI — Major League Soccer (MLS) has barred Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from patrolling the touchline during Inter Miami matches, citing a decision to centralize and manage all matchday security.Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, gained viral fame through social media for his intense vigilance during games, where he closely monitored the crowd to prevent pitch invaders from reaching the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.Despite his visible presence on the sidelines, MLS has now restricted Cheuko’s access, limiting him to locker rooms and mixed zones only.“They don't allow me to be on the field anymore,” Cheuko told Spanish media. “I was in Europe for seven years, working for Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and only six people invaded the pitch. I came to...
April 01, 2025

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games

Saudi Arabia hold Japan to goalless draw in Saitama to stay in World Cup hunt
SAITAMA — Saudi Arabia secured a valuable point in their push for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, holding off a dominant Japan side to earn a 0-0 draw at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26. The result lifts Hervé Renard’s Green Falcons to 10 points, following their 2-0 win over China PR last week in Riyadh.They remain firmly in the race for the second automatic qualification spot, behind already-qualified Japan, who now have 20 points from eight matches. Despite making six changes to the starting lineup that beat Bahrain to seal World Cup qualification, Japan controlled the match, peppering the Saudi defense with chances throughout the game. Daichi Kamada returned to the XI and nearly made an instant impact, feeding Daizen Maeda in the...
March 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia hold Japan to goalless draw in Saitama to stay in World Cup hunt

George Foreman, heavyweight champion and cultural icon, dies at 76
HOUSTON — George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion whose larger-than-life comeback and warm personality turned him into a beloved global figure, died Friday at the age of 76, his family confirmed.The formidable fighter known as “Big George” rose from a tough upbringing in Houston’s Fifth Ward to win Olympic gold in 1968 and the heavyweight title in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier in just two rounds.A year later, he would lose that title in the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali, one of the most iconic bouts in sports history.Two decades later, in 1994, a 45-year-old Foreman stunned the world again by knocking out Michael Moorer to reclaim the heavyweight championship, making him the oldest man ever to win the title.The win also marked the...
March 22, 2025

George Foreman, heavyweight champion and cultural icon, dies at 76

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