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Al Hilal secures top spot in AFC Champions League Elite, set to face Pakhtakor in Round of 16
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal has confirmed its place at the top of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage standings after a decisive victory over Al Wasl, continuing the dominance of Saudi clubs in the competition with three teams finishing in the top spots.Under the tournament’s knockout stage format, Al Hilal will face Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in the Round of 16, while Al Ahli, which finished second, is set for a clash against Qatar’s Al Rayyan. Al Nassr will meet Iran’s Esteghlal FC, and Al Sadd of Qatar will take on Al Wasl.The Round of 16 will follow a two-legged format, with matchups determined based on the final league standings.The first-placed team faces the eighth, the second plays the seventh, the third meets the sixth, and the fourth takes on the fifth.The...
February 19, 2025

Al Hilal secures top spot in AFC Champions League Elite, set to face Pakhtakor in Round of 16

Al-Ettifaq’s Moussa Dembélé undergoes surgery, misses rest of the season
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq announced on Monday that French striker Moussa Dembélé has undergone successful surgery in London after suffering a ruptured foot tendon.In a statement on its X account, Al-Ettifaq confirmed that Dembélé sustained the injury during the team's match against Al-Okhdood last week in Round 19 of the Saudi Pro League.The club stated that the player will rest for three weeks before beginning his rehabilitation program under the supervision of the club’s medical staff, with his recovery expected to extend until the start of the next season.Dembélé, 28, joined Al-Ettifaq on a free transfer from Olympique Lyon in 2023 and has scored seven league goals this season.Al-Ettifaq suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Al-Fateh on Friday...
February 19, 2025

Al-Ettifaq’s Moussa Dembélé undergoes surgery, misses rest of the season

Al Nassr hold Persepolis to goalless draw, leaving Iranian side’s knockout hopes in doubt
TEHRAN — A much-rotated Al Nassr Club held Persepolis to a goalless draw on Monday, leaving the Iranian side’s AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 knockout stage hopes hanging in the balance. The draw moved Persepolis into eighth place in the West Zone standings, but their fate remains uncertain, with Qatar’s Al Gharafa and fellow Iranian side Esteghlal FC poised to overtake them if they secure wins in their final group-stage matches. Persepolis aimed for a strong start, encouraged by the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran from Al Nassr’s matchday squad, while stars Sadio Mane and Aymeric Laporte started on the bench.The home side’s early intent was evident when Milad Mohammadi surged forward from the left-back position in the eighth minute, delivering a low cross that...
February 18, 2025

Al Nassr hold Persepolis to goalless draw, leaving Iranian side’s knockout hopes in doubt

Al Ahli defeat Al Gharafa to seal AFC Champions League Elite knockout berth
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli staged a comeback to defeat Al Gharafa 4-2 at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Monday, ending the Qatari side’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25.The Saudi Pro League club moved to the top of the standings with 22 points, three ahead of Al Hilal SFC, who are set to face UAE’s Al Wasl on Tuesday.Al Gharafa, meanwhile, bowed out of the tournament after finishing with just seven points, falling short of a top-eight finish.Al Gharafa initially took the lead when Joselu converted a penalty following a handball by Matteo Dams.The Qatari club, needing a win to secure a spot in the Round of 16, pressed forward with early attempts from Rodrigo and Brahimi, but Al Ahli gradually took control of the...
February 18, 2025

Al Ahli defeat Al Gharafa to seal AFC Champions League Elite knockout berth

Al Ittihad CEO calls for fairness as Al Hilal raises officiating concerns ahead of Saudi Classico
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad CEO Domingos Soares de Oliveira has called for fairness and integrity in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following his team’s victory over Al Wehda on Saturday, which solidified their position at the top of the standings with a four-point lead over second-placed Al Hilal.His remarks come amid growing tensions over officiating standards in the league, as Al Hilal issued a scathing statement criticizing refereeing decisions after their 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh on Friday.“We want to guarantee a fair competition,” Oliveira stated. “It is very important for everyone, especially for the Saudi Federation and the referees' committee, to ensure that integrity is upheld until the last match. No pressure from anyone. Each club has to do its job. We...
February 16, 2025

Al Ittihad CEO calls for fairness as Al Hilal raises officiating concerns ahead of Saudi Classico

Benzema shines with goal and two assists as Al Ittihad dominate Al Wehda
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Karim Benzema delivered a stellar performance, scoring once and providing two assists to propel Al Ittihad to a commanding 4-1 victory over Al Wehda in Matchweek 20 of the Roshn Saudi League on Saturday.Benzema set up Muhannad Al Shanqeeti to open the scoring in the 35th minute, before doubling Al Ittihad’s lead with a goal of his own just before halftime (45').Despite Jawad El Yamiq pulling one back for Al Wahda in the 42nd minute, Al Ittihad players extended their dominance in the second half.Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn netted in the 60th minute, while Houssem Aouar sealed the win in stoppage time (95').The victory strengthens Al Ittihad’s grip on the top spot, as they increase their lead to four points over second-placed Al Hilal, setting up...
February 16, 2025

Benzema shines with goal and two assists as Al Ittihad dominate Al Wehda

Saudi Arabia receives OCA flag, marking countdown to NEOM 2029 Asian Winter Games
Saudi Gazette reportHARBIN, CHINA — Saudi Arabia has officially received the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag, signaling the countdown to the 10th Asian Winter Games in Neom 2029, the first of its kind to be held in West Asia.The handover ceremony took place during the closing event of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and a distinguished gathering of global sports leaders and officials from 45 Asian nations.Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, accepted the OCA flag from OCA Vice President Timothy Fok, waving it before the audience as Saudi Arabia prepares to host this historic winter sports event.During the ceremony, the official emblem for NEOM 2029 was also...
February 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia receives OCA flag, marking countdown to NEOM 2029 Asian Winter Games

Al Hilal accuses SPL’s Michael Emenalo of bias and SFF’s Manuel Navarro of pressuring team to accept local referees
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal Club has strongly criticized the officiating standards in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) following its controversial 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh, calling for the appointment of elite foreign referees to ensure fairness in the competition.In an official statement, Al Hilal directly accused Manuel Navarro, Chairman of the Referees Committee at the Saudi Football Federation (SFF), of pressuring clubs to accept Saudi referees despite ongoing concerns about their quality and neutrality.The club reiterated its firm stance against reverting to local officiating crews, arguing that recent refereeing decisions have negatively impacted the league's credibility.The club also took aim at Michael Emenalo, Director of Football at the Saudi Pro League (SPL),...
February 15, 2025

Al Hilal accuses SPL’s Michael Emenalo of bias and SFF’s Manuel Navarro of pressuring team to accept local referees

Al Hilal held to controversial 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh, missing chance to reclaim top spot
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal’s push to reclaim the Roshn Saudi League top spot suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Riyadh in a controversy-filled match on Thursday night, where VAR played a decisive role in disallowing a goal and a penalty.After a goalless first half, Al Riyadh thought they had taken the lead through Jean-Philippe Krasso, but VAR ruled out his first goal for offside.However, moments later, he managed to beat Yassine Bounou again, and this time, the goal stood after video review confirmation.Al Hilal equalized in the 60th minute through their captain Salem Al Dawsari, who capitalized on a well-placed opportunity to keep his side in contention.The hosts pressed for a late winner, with Al Dawsari missing a close-range chance and...
February 15, 2025

Al Hilal held to controversial 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh, missing chance to reclaim top spot

Jhon Duran’s brace powers 10-man Al Nassr to thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Ahli
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Jhon Duran continued his sensational start with Al Nassr, scoring twice to lead his 10-man team to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al Ahli in a highly charged Roshn Saudi League Matchweek 20 encounter at the newly renamed Alinma Stadium on Thursday night.Despite being a man down for the entire second half, Al Nassr fought relentlessly to secure a fifth consecutive league win, moving to within three points of second-placed Al Hilal. The loss leaves Al Ahli in fifth place, six points adrift of Al Nassr.Al Ahli thought they had taken the lead inside six minutes when Riyad Mahrez broke through to score, but the goal was ruled offside.At the other end, Duran struck first in the 30th minute, collecting a short pass from substitute Ayman Yahya, turning, and firing into...
February 14, 2025

Jhon Duran’s brace powers 10-man Al Nassr to thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Ahli

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