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Saudi women’s national team to make historic debut in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi women’s national football team will take part in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers for the first time in its history, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to develop women’s football.The 2026 edition of the tournament will be hosted in Australia, and the qualifiers are set to begin on June 23, with matches played in centralized venues across Asia.Formed in 2021, the Saudi women’s team played its first international matches in February 2022, registering notable wins over Seychelles and the Maldives.The team made further history by entering the FIFA Women’s World Ranking in March 2023, debuting at 171st. As of the latest update, the team stands at 166th globally.Despite being a young squad, Saudi Arabia has shown...
March 21, 2025

Saudi women’s national team to make historic debut in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers

Kirsty Coventry reacts as she delivers a speech after being elected as the new IOC President on Day Two of the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session on March 20, 2025 in Costa Navarino, Greece
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president
LAUSANNE — Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee and becomes the first woman and first African to get arguably the biggest job in global sports.The Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medallist bagged a stunning first-round win in the seven-candidate contest after voting by nearly 100 of her colleagues in the IOC membership race on Thursday.She gets an eight-year mandate into 2033.It was the most open and hard-to-call IOC presidential election in decades with no clear front-runner before the vote. Many predicted an absolute majority could take several rounds of votes to secure.Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor. He did not...
March 21, 2025

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president

Salem Al Dawsari broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Aiman Yahya’s initial shot was saved.
Salem Al Dawsari strike lifts Saudi Arabia past 10-man China in Asian qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Salem Al Dawsari’s decisive goal secured Saudi Arabia a 1-0 victory over 10-man China PR on Thursday, propelling them into sole possession of third place in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26.The Al Hilal captain broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Aiman Yahya’s initial shot was saved.China PR, already under pressure, was forced to play the entire second half with 10 men after Lin Liangmin was sent off for a high challenge on Hassan Kadesh in first-half stoppage time.With the win, Saudi Arabia now has nine points from seven matches, staying within one point of second-placed Australia in the race for an automatic qualification spot behind group leaders Japan. China PR remains on six points with three games...
March 21, 2025

Salem Al Dawsari strike lifts Saudi Arabia past 10-man China in Asian qualifiers

Ruthe warms up ahead of his four-minute-mile attempt
15-year-old New Zealander becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
AUCKLAND — New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe made history on Wednesday as he became the youngest person to run a sub-four-minute mile.Ruthe, who turns 16 in mid-April, ran a time of 3:58.35 at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.According to New Zealand Athletics, Norway’s two-time Olympic medalist Jakob Ingebrigtsen was the previous youngest athlete to break the four-minute barrier when he ran 3:58.07 as a 16-year-old.Ruthe was paced by two-time Olympian Sam Tanner around four laps of the rain-soaked track in Auckland, eventually crossing the line just behind the five-time New Zealand champion.“This was probably my favorite goal that I’ve reached. I’ve definitely enjoyed this one the most, with all the people here supporting me,” Ruthe said after the race, per Reuters. “This has been...
March 20, 2025

15-year-old New Zealander becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

Saad Al Lazeez.
SPL executive Saad Al Lazeez steps down
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced on Wednesday its acceptance of Saad Al Lazeez’s resignation from his role as vice chairman and general supervisor of the Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence (PACE) program, concluding a tenure in which he played a key role in the program’s establishment, governance, operational models, and implementation procedures.The SPL expressed its gratitude for Al Lazeez’s contributions and extended its best wishes for his future endeavors.The league confirmed that the PACE program will continue in its next phase under the governance and regulations approved by the SPL Board of Directors, with oversight from CEO Omar Mughrbel.The league remains committed to ensuring the program’s continuity, refining its mechanisms, and...
March 19, 2025

SPL executive Saad Al Lazeez steps down

AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw sets stage for Jeddah showdown
KUALA LUMPUR — The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025 draw has set up an exciting knockout stage, with seven thrilling matches scheduled to take place in a centralized format from April 25 to May 3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.With no regional restrictions in place, four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia, the top-seeded team, will face Gwangju FC of South Korea.Meanwhile, second-seeded Yokohama F. Marinos from Japan will battle Al Nassr, as both sides aim for their first-ever AFC Champions League title.Unbeaten in the competition so far, Al Ahli Saudi FC (nine wins and one draw) were drawn against Thailand’s Buriram United, while Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale will take on 2011 champions Al Sadd SC of Qatar.The winners of the Al Hilal-Gwangju clash will face the...
March 17, 2025

AFC Champions League Elite Finals draw sets stage for Jeddah showdown

Newcastle United ends 70-year wait for domestic glory with Carabao Cup triumph
LONDON — Newcastle United secured their first domestic trophy in 70 years, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, a historic moment that will cement manager Eddie Howe and his squad into club folklore.Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak either side of halftime set the Magpies on course for victory, ensuring a return to silverware for the first time since their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup triumph in 1969 and ending a domestic trophy drought dating back to the 1955 FA Cup.Liverpool, already reeling from their Champions League exit to PSG earlier in the week, pulled a goal back through Federico Chiesa in stoppage time, but Newcastle held firm to lift the cup in front of a jubilant Toon Army.This victory also marks Newcastle United’s first major trophy under Saudi...
March 16, 2025

Newcastle United ends 70-year wait for domestic glory with Carabao Cup triumph

Ronaldo, the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, opened the scoring in the 4th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Durán’s initial strike hit the right post, before bouncing off the left post and into his path.
Al Nassr climbs to third with dominant win over Al Khaleej, Al Qadsiah slips after loss to Damac
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr surged into third place in the Saudi Pro League with a 3-1 victory over Al Kholood on Friday, capitalizing on Al Qadsiah’s defeat to Damac in Round 25 of the competition. Ronaldo, Mané, Durán on target in first-half blitz Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and Jhon Durán all found the net in a dominant first half for Al Nassr, securing a comfortable win despite being reduced to 10 men in the second half.Ronaldo, the league’s top scorer with 19 goals, opened the scoring in the 4th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Durán’s initial strike hit the right post, before bouncing off the left post and into his path.Moments later, Al Kholood thought they had equalized through Miziane Maolida, but VAR ruled it offside.Al Nassr doubled their lead in...
March 15, 2025

Al Nassr climbs to third with dominant win over Al Khaleej, Al Qadsiah slips after loss to Damac

Saleh Al-Shehri celebrates his goal.
Saleh Al-Shehri’s late penalty rescues Al Ittihad against Al Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saleh Al-Shehri ended Al Ittihad’s streak of draws in dramatic fashion, converting a stoppage-time penalty to secure a 2-1 victory over Al Riyadh on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League.After three consecutive draws, the league leaders were in danger of dropping points again when Ibrahim Bayesh equalized for Al Riyadh in the closing moments of regulation time, canceling out Moussa Diaby’s second-half opener for Al Ittihad.However, deep into stoppage time, the referee awarded a penalty following a VAR review for a handball inside the box.Al-Shehri stepped up and calmly converted in the 11th minute of added time, sparking celebrations among the visitors.Karim Benzema had found the net twice for Al Ittihad, once in each half, but both goals were ruled out for...
March 14, 2025

Saleh Al-Shehri’s late penalty rescues Al Ittihad against Al Riyadh

Al Taawoun edges Tractor in penalty thriller to reach AFC Champions League Two semi-finals
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — Al Taawoun FC kept their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 title hopes alive with a nerve-wracking 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Tractor FC at Wolves Park on Tuesday, after their quarter-final clash ended 2-2 on aggregate.The Saudi side showcased resilience, bouncing back from an early deficit to force extra time before holding their nerve in the shootout to book a spot in the semi-finals.Backed by a passionate home crowd, Al Taawoun dictated possession early, but their final touch was lacking.Musa Barrow squandered two promising opportunities, first with a tame shot in the 16th minute, and again in the 30th minute, both comfortably saved by Alireza Beiranvand.Tractor, meanwhile, had their first real chance in the 19th minute, when Tomislav Strkalj’s...
March 12, 2025

Al Taawoun edges Tractor in penalty thriller to reach AFC Champions League Two semi-finals

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