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Qatar’s Al-Attiyah cruises into comfortable lead in Jordan Rally

DEAD SEA (Jordan) — Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah cruised into a massive lead of 8min 32.1sec after an opening leg of six gruelling special stages of the Jordan Rally that were held in punishing heat and decimated the field on Friday.The Qatari and his Andorra-based co-driver Matthieu Baumel were never troubled in any of the speed tests and were able to manage their pace after gaining a comfortable lead on the opening loop of three specials held in the Dead Sea and Mount Nebo areas of the Hashemite Kingdom.Al-Attiyah said: “It was a good morning. We tried to push the first two stages. The other driver have some problems, punctures, but it is not an easy rally even for the experienced drivers. We know these nice roads. We have a good lead and now we try to manage.“The second loop was good....

May 28, 2021

Qatar’s Al-Attiyah cruises into comfortable lead in Jordan Rally

Saleh Al-Saif

Al-Attiyah, Al-Thefiri aim to defend series leads in Jordan Rally

DEAD SEA (Jordan) — The 2021 Jordan Rally got under way on the shores of the Dead Sea on Thursday afternoon. Twelve cars and competitors from eight nations will now tackle 10 demanding gravel stages on Friday and Saturday in the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo and Jordan River areas close to the lowest geographical point on earth.Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah will be hoping his extend his eight-point lead in the FIA Middle East Rally Championship in the absence of closest rivals, Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari and Khalid Al-Suwaidi, who pushed him hard at the opening round in Qatar at the end of January.On this occasion the 13-time winner of the Jordan Rally faces competition from former QMMF president Nasser Khalifa Al-Atya and Oman Rally Team driver Abdullah Al-Rawahi.Hamed Al-Wahaibi had been relishing his...

May 27, 2021

Al-Attiyah, Al-Thefiri aim to defend series leads in Jordan Rally

France legend Zinedine Zidane has quit as manager of Spanish giants Real Madrid, the club announced on Thursday. — Courtesy file photo

France legend Zinedine Zidane quits as manager of Real Madrid

MADRID — France legend Zinedine Zidane has quit as manager of Spanish giants Real Madrid, the club announced on Thursday. "Real Madrid CF announces that Zinedine Zidane has decided to end his current stage as coach of our club," read the statement. "It is now time to respect his decision and show him our appreciation for his professionalism, dedication and passion in all these years, and for what his figure represents for Real Madrid."Zidane is one of the great myths of Real Madrid and his legend goes beyond what he has been as a coach and player of our club."He knows that he is at the heart of Real Madrid and that Real Madrid is and will always be his home."No detail was given to explain the parting. Zidane, 48, first joined the club in 2010 as a special...

May 27, 2021

France legend Zinedine Zidane quits as manager of Real Madrid

Team technicians prepare Nasser's car in Jordan.

Jordan Rally gets under way at the Dead Sea on Thursday afternoon

DEAD SEA (JORDAN) — The 2021 edition of the world-renowned Jordan Rally, round two of this year’s FIA Middle East Rally Championship, gets under way at the Dead Sea on Thursday afternoon.Record-breaking Qatari rally driver Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah will be aiming to rewrite his own history and win the event for a 14th time as he bids for a 17th regional rally title and a 78th victory on a round of the championship since 2003.Speaking during the recce Al-Attiyah said: “We are really happy to come back here to Jordan after the rally was cancelled last year because of COVID-19. Thanks to the organizers and Prince Feisal to make this happen. It is very important for our region. Me and Matthieu are excited to be here.“I have a lot of nice memories here. My start of racing was here in...

May 26, 2021

Jordan Rally gets under way at the Dead Sea on Thursday afternoon

Ilka Minor and Hamed Al-Wahaibi

Al-Wahaibi, Al-Rawahi form Oman Rally Team for Jordan Rally

AMMAN (Jordan) — Hamed Al-Wahaibi makes a dramatic return to international motor sport competition when he joins forces with young Abdullah Al-Rawahi to form a two-car Oman Rally Team at this weekend’s Jordan Rally.The second round of the 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship has attracted 13 teams and competitors from eight nations. They will tackle two days of demanding gravel special stages in the Dead Sea and Mount Nebo areas of Jordan on Friday and Saturday.Al-Wahaibi was one of the fastest drivers in the Middle East during his heydays in the late 1990s and early noughties (the decade from 2000 to 2009) and won numerous special stages during ambitious rallying programs that also stretched to the FIA World Rally Championship.But the Omani has not competed in the regional rally...

May 25, 2021

Al-Wahaibi, Al-Rawahi form Oman Rally Team for Jordan Rally

This year’s edition of the President’s Cup welcomed female participation for the first time across all categories.

UAE’S athletes get Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup 2021 off to high-quality start

ABU DHABI — The 2021 Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup promises to be one of the most exciting editions to date following an exhilarating first round at Abu Dhabi’s Jiu-Jitsu Arena that saw top-class action from male and female athletes from a number of clubs and academies.This year’s edition of the President’s Cup, one of the most prestigious on the season’s calendar, welcomed female participation for the first time across all categories, juveniles (U16 years), youth (under 18 years) and adults (over 18 years)“Female participation in jiu-jitsu has grown considerably in recent years, so it is right that they have the opportunity to test themselves and showcase their talents on n prestigious stage,” said Fahad Al Shamsi, general secretary of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF),...

May 23, 2021

UAE’S athletes get Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup 2021 off to high-quality start

Luis Suarez earned rivals Atletico Madrid the first La Liga in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1.

Luis Suarez earns Atletico Madrid first La Liga in seven years

MADRID — Former Barcelona star Luis Suarez earned rivals Atletico Madrid the first La Liga in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1.Second-half goals from Angel Correa and El Pistolero overturned Oscar Plano’s opener to secure the silverware for Diego Simeone’s side.Victory for the visitors relegated Valladolid and proved vital as defending champions Real — who needed to beat Villarreal to stand any chance of snatching glory — also overturned a deficit to win 2-1. The Catalonians likewise had a good-for-nothing win over Eibar 1-0.Having been forced out of Barcelona just last summer amid an attempted clear-out at the Camp Nou, Uruguayan hitman Suarez went on to play an absolutely integral role for...

May 23, 2021

Luis Suarez earns Atletico Madrid first La Liga in seven years

Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah on his way to winning round one in Qatar.

13-time winner Al-Attiyah tops entry for Jordan Rally

AMMAN — Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah, the most successful driver in the history of Middle East motor sport, tops the entry for next weekend’s Jordan Rally, round two of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.The current series leader and a 13-time winner of the Jordan event heads to the Hashemite Kingdom fresh from securing a recent narrow victory at the Andalucia Rally in Spain. On this occasion he and French co-driver Matthieu Baumel return to a trusty Volkswagen Polo GTi, run on regional Middle Eastern rallies by Autotek Motorsport.Of the 13 entrants registered for the FIA category, Al-Attiyah faces competition from three Rally2 drivers. His cousin and former FIA vice-president Nasser Khalifa Al-Atya teams up with Nasser’s former navigator Giovanni Bernacchini to drive a Ford Fiesta...

May 23, 2021

13-time winner Al-Attiyah tops entry for Jordan Rally

Al-Attiyah wins in Andalucia

Al-Attiyah guides Toyota to victory in Andalucia Rally

VILLAMARTIN (SPAIN) — Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah and Matthieu Baumel guided their Overdrive Racing Toyota Hilux to a second successive victory in the five-day Andalucia Rally in southern Spain and got their 2021 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies campaign off to the perfect start.The Qatari and his French teammate became embroiled in a fierce battle with Spain’s Carlos Sainz and Overdrive Racing teammate Yazeed Al-Rajhi for honors over four demanding legs through Andalucia and the neighbouring province of Cordoba.Al-Attiyah led from the opening qualifying stage, but Sainz maintained the pressure right to the final kilometers, as the Qatari crossed the finish line with a slender winning margin of 2min 43sec.Al-Attiyah said: “The last stage was not easy. We had to keep the position,...

May 17, 2021

Al-Attiyah guides Toyota to victory in Andalucia Rally

Meshari Al-Thefiri in action in Jordan in 2019.

Jordan Motorsport unveils route details for 2021 Jordan Rally

AMMAN — The 2021 FIA Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) resumes with the Jordan Rally on May 27-29.Absent from a revised regional rallying calendar in 2020 because of the global COVID-19 situation, this year’s event has been pushed back one week in the calendar by Jordan Motorsport but retains its spot as the second round of the MERC following the postponement of the event in Oman.A record-breaking 15th victory at his home event in Qatar at the end of January has given Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah the early lead in the 2021 series and the winner of 13 Jordan rallies will be hoping to continue his remarkable winning streak over 10 planned special stages.Jordan Motorsport has now released details of the itinerary for the rally that features two legs of six and four gravel stages in the...

May 13, 2021

Jordan Motorsport unveils route details for 2021 Jordan Rally

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