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Sami’s brace seals Saudi Arabia on 4th winning streak in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Sami Al-Najei’s brace and Firas Al-Buraikan’s 72ndminute goal sealed Saudi Arabia’s fourth straight victory to emerge as topper of Group B of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier.The Green Falcons, the hosts, inflicted a crushing defeat on China (3-2) in front of a boisterous home crowd of tens of thousands of cheering fans packed to the full capacity of the King Abdullah Sports City stadium here on Tuesday evening. Saudi Arabia scored its best ever winning streak in its qualifier history by winning all the four matches.Sami Al-Najei, who plays in the midfield, scored two superb goals in the 15th and 38th minutes of the match while Firas Al-Buraikan scored the third goal, whereas China’s goals were scored by Aloisio dos Santos Goncalves and Wu Xi in the...
October 12, 2021

Sami’s brace seals Saudi Arabia on 4th winning streak in World Cup qualifier

Prince Abdullah Bin Sultan Bin Nasir, RCL Deputy Chairman, standing with Hanif Baber (on his right) at function.
RCL holds prize distribution ceremony for Saudi National Day T20 Cricket Championship.
Syed Mussarat KhalilRIYADH — The Riyadh Cricket League (RCL) held the prize distribution ceremony of RCL Saudi National Day Interleague T20 Cricket Championship 2021. It was successful cricket event in the season 2021 and has been successfully concluded with the help of all RCL teams and RCL executive members.Prince Abdullah Bin Sultan Bin Nasir, RCL deputy chairman was chief guest, with Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan Tipu Usman, the guest of honor, at the prize distribution ceremony.Welfare Attache Naveed Afzal and Mulj Abu Bakar of Pakistan Embassy too attended along with large number of cricket fans and community members.Speaking on the occasion Prince Abdullah said, "We are trying to equip the players with other facilities as well as provide grass grounds to improve the game of...
October 08, 2021

RCL holds prize distribution ceremony for Saudi National Day T20 Cricket Championship.

PIF officially takes over Newcastle United
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — An investment group led by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and also comprising PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media (the “Investment Group”), has completed the acquisition of 100% of Newcastle United Limited and Newcastle United Football Club Limited (“Newcastle United” or the “Club”) from St. James Holdings Limited.All requisite approvals have been obtained from the English Premier League and the acquisition was completed on 7 October 2021.The Investment Group is comprised of long-term, patient investors who have every confidence in the future success of the Club.Today’s announcement is the conclusion of a thorough and detailed process that has allowed the Investment Group to arrive at a deal that benefits all stakeholders and will...
October 07, 2021

PIF officially takes over Newcastle United

Lisa De Vanna made 150 appearances for the Matildas, scoring 47 goals.
Football Australia to investigate abuse allegations by women players
SYDNEY -- Former Australian women's football players have alleged a culture of sexual harassment within the sport, BBC reported.Ex-Matildas striker Lisa de Vanna, 36, told a newspaper she had been subjected to predatory behavior and propositions from teammates when she was a teenager.Football Australia said it was not previously aware of the allegations.But the governing body said it would set up an independent investigation into any formal complaints by De Vanna and other players."Australian football takes a zero-tolerance approach to any conduct which breaches the standards and values expected of people involved in the game," it said in a statement.Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 Women's World Cup, after Football Australia successfully bid for it last...
October 06, 2021

Football Australia to investigate abuse allegations by women players

Haitham Al-Tuwaijri
Al-Tuwaijri, Al-Balooshi and Al-Kuwari seal victories in Qatar International Baja
LOSAIL, Qatar — The UAE’s Mohammed Al-Balooshi, Saudi Arabia’s Haitham Al-Tuwaijri and Qatar’s Ahmed Al-Kuwari sealed outright victories in the motorcycle, quad and SSV sections of the Qatar International Baja after the third desert selective section that was held in punishing heat on Saturday.MX Ride Dubai’s Mohammed Al-Balooshi delivered a polished performance over the closing 249.68km selective section that started at Al-Kharsaah and included a tricky final passage through the sand dunes near the Inland Sea, south of Doha, where temperatures rose into the low forties Centigrade.He completed the grueling stage in just under nine minutes shy of five hours to seal a 10min 57sec victory over British youngster Robert Wallace in the motorcycle section. The latter’s consolation was...
October 02, 2021

Al-Tuwaijri, Al-Balooshi and Al-Kuwari seal victories in Qatar International Baja

Emily Kristine Pedersen will return as Saudi Ladies International champion
Aramco, Golf Saudi launch double-header of landmark LET tournaments in Jeddah
JEDDAH — The world’s best women’s golfers will be returning to Saudi Arabia in November for what will be the biggest week in professional women’s sport in the Kingdom — with 108 players competing for back-to-back $1m tournaments on the Ladies European Tour.Hosted at the Royal Greens Golf Club, on the Red Sea Coast near Jeddah in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), it will entail seven days of elite-level women’s golf through two world-class events: Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund (PIF) taking place on Nov. 4-7 followed by the Aramco Team Series – Jeddah (Nov. 10-12).The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by PIF returns for a second year — after its watershed debut in 2020 as the first ever professional women’s golf tournament...
October 02, 2021

Aramco, Golf Saudi launch double-header of landmark LET tournaments in Jeddah

Fun For All The Family At Dirab
Golf Saudi launches Dirab Golf & Country Club on 91st Saudi National Day
RIYADH — Following its acquisition of Dirab Golf & Country Club, Golf Saudi has now reopened the golf course and the clubhouse to the public following an ambitious redevelopment program. Situated in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital, Dirab Golf & Country Club has implemented a series of improvements across the entire site in early 2021, including facility enhancement, landscaping, agronomy, the implementation of associate training programs, guest management and general course renovation.The reopening celebrations coincided with the 91st Saudi National Day on Thursday, Sept. 23, with Dirab Golf & Country Club organizing activities for golfers, kids and families. As part of Golf Saudi’s Mass Participation program, Dirab organized activities for visitors of all ages to try golf through...
September 26, 2021

Golf Saudi launches Dirab Golf & Country Club on 91st Saudi National Day

Al Burj, Chinar, CSG, Kashmir Stags, ARM, Pak Zalmi record big wins in Kanoo League
JEDDAH — Al Burj, Chinar, CSG, Kashmir Stags, Pak Zalmi and ARM United recorded big wins against their respective opponents in the 5th week matches of Kanoo Summer T 15 League, sponsored by Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group and organized by Jeddah Cricket Association under patronage of Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF).Nasir’s huricane knock of 77 runs coupled with Amranuddin spell of 4 for 36 gave Kashmir Stags 84 runs win over Golden Knights. Chinar trounced Jeddah Gladiators by 84 runs, courtesy Arif Nazir knock of 54 runs. Al Burj beat ICAD by 6 wickets, thanks to Bilal’s polished knock of 82 runs, despite Mohsin Raja 50 ending in vain.CSG crushed United XI by 10 wickets with openers Qasim and Usman remaining unbeaten with 79 and 50 runs respectively despite Iqbal’s knock of 84...
September 21, 2021

Al Burj, Chinar, CSG, Kashmir Stags, ARM, Pak Zalmi record big wins in Kanoo League

Ten clubs representing seven continents will participate in the “Super Globe 2021
Jeddah to host World Club Handball Championship for second time in a row
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the World Club Handball Championship “Super Globe 2021” for the second time in a row in Jeddah from October 5 to 9, the Ministry of Sports announced on Friday. The championship will be held in coordination with the Saudi Handball Federation as the tournament is part of the “Quality of Life” Program.Ten clubs representing seven continents will participate in the tournament, which will be hosted at King Abdullah Sports City.The Kingdom, as the host country, will be represented by Al Noor and Al Wahda clubs. Al Duhail of Qatar (Asia), Aalborg of Denmark (Europe), and the University of Sydney (Oceania), CalHeat San Francisco (North America and the Caribbean), and Brazilian Pineros (South and Central America), Zamalek of Egypt (Africa) are among the...
September 17, 2021

Jeddah to host World Club Handball Championship for second time in a row

Goals from Bafetimbi Gomis and Salem Al Dawsari, both heroes of Al Hilal’s 2019 AFC Champions League-winning side, proved decisive for the Saudi club, who have now reached the quarter-finals in five of the last eight editions of the competition. (Credit: Twitter @Alhilal)
Al-Hilal moves into the quarterfinals of AFC Championships 2021
DUBAI — Al Hilal FC became the first team to advance to the last eight of the 2021 AFC Champions League, scoring either side of half-time to defeat Esteghlal FC 2-0 in Monday’s Round of 16 clash. Goals from Bafetimbi Gomis and Salem Al Dawsari, both heroes of Al Hilal’s 2019 AFC Champions League-winning side, proved decisive for the Saudi club, who have now reached the quarter-finals in five of the last eight editions of the competition. While Leonardo Jardim’s side can look forward with optimism to the latter stages of the competition, Esteghlal’s defeat sealed their elimination from the tournament, ending their bid for a first Asian club title since 1991. With new signings Moussa Marega and Matheus Pereira both in the starting line-up, Al Hilal quickly seized the...
September 13, 2021

Al-Hilal moves into the quarterfinals of AFC Championships 2021

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