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Al Hilal signs young Brazilian talent Kaio César from Vitória Guimarães
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal has announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Kaio César from Portuguese club Vitória Guimarães.The deal fills the club's remaining slot for foreign-born players, further strengthening their attacking lineup.The contract spans three and a half years, with the signing ceremony held in Paris and attended by Al Hilal chairman Fahad Bin Nafel.Kaio César began his professional career with Brazilian club Coritiba, progressing through the youth system before joining the first team in 2023.He was loaned to Vitória Guimarães in January 2024, with the Portuguese club committing to a purchase option in July 2024.In the current 2024–2025 season, César has played 33 matches across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing eight...
January 22, 2025

Al Hilal signs young Brazilian talent Kaio César from Vitória Guimarães

Al Nassr secures hard-fought 3-1 victory over Al Khaleej in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Nassr returned to winning ways with a challenging 3-1 victory over Al Khaleej in Matchweek 16 of the Saudi Pro League.Despite Al Khaleej being reduced to 10 players following the 33rd-minute red card for defender Saeed Al-Hamsal, the hosts put up a valiant fight before Al Nassr eventually secured the win.Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo led the charge for Al Nassr, scoring twice, first in the 65th minute and again deep into stoppage time.Sultan Al-Ghannam added the third goal in the 82nd minute. Al Khaleej’s lone goal came from Fortounis, who converted a penalty in the 80th minute.With his two goals, Ronaldo climbed to the top of the league’s scoring chart, taking his tally to 13 goals.He surpassed Al Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrović, who has 12...
January 22, 2025

Al Nassr secures hard-fought 3-1 victory over Al Khaleej in Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal solidifies Saudi Pro League lead with a 4-1 victory over Al Wahda
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal strengthened their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings with an impressive 4-1 victory over Al Wahda in Matchweek 16.The match, held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, showcased Al Hilal's dominance despite notable absences in their lineup.Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo opened the scoring in the 7th minute, followed shortly by compatriot Malcom, who struck twice with goals in the 11th and 82nd minutes.Substitute Abdullah Al Hamdan added a fourth for Al Hilal in stoppage time, sealing the emphatic win.Al Wahda’s lone goal came from Australian player Craig Goodwin in the 89th minute.The victory brings Al Hilal's points tally to 43, securing their grip on the top of the league table, three points clear of second-placed Al Ittihad....
January 22, 2025

Al Hilal solidifies Saudi Pro League lead with a 4-1 victory over Al Wahda

Roberto Firmino's volley secures Al Ahli's 2-1 win over Al Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Roberto Firmino’s second-half strike proved pivotal as Al Ahli defeated Al Ettifaq 2-1 on Monday night at the EGO Stadium, snapping back to winning form.The former Liverpool forward delivered a low volley just after the hour mark to double Al Ahli’s lead, following Gabri Veiga’s opening goal on the half-hour.Veiga converted Riyad Mahrez’s cross with a composed finish past Al Ettifaq goalkeeper Marek Rodak.In a match rich with Liverpool connections, Georginio Wijnaldum, another former Anfield star, pulled one back for the hosts in the final minute of regulation time.The Al Ettifaq captain latched onto Alvaro Medran’s through ball to slot his shot past Edouard Mendy, rekindling hope for Steven Gerrard’s side.Despite late pressure, Al Ahli held firm...
January 21, 2025

Roberto Firmino's volley secures Al Ahli's 2-1 win over Al Ettifaq

Yazeed Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally 2025: A historic first for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Overdrive Racing's Yazeed Al-Rajhi, alongside co-driver Timo Gottschalk, claimed a historic first victory at the Dakar Rally 2025, becoming the first Saudi driver to win the prestigious event.The duo expertly navigated the final 61km stage through Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter, sealing a dramatic and closely contested triumph. Al-Rajhi, driving a Toyota Hilux, overcame strong competition from Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings.Despite Lategan’s impressive lead throughout much of the rally, Al-Rajhi’s strategic approach, flawless driving, and mastery of the dunes propelled him to victory with a margin of just 3 minutes and 57 seconds—the second-closest finish in Dakar history.“We have made history for Saudi Arabia,”...
January 17, 2025

Yazeed Al-Rajhi wins Dakar Rally 2025: A historic first for Saudi Arabia

Steven Bergwijn delivered a precise cross from the left, which Karim Benzema finished expertly to level Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 11 goals this season.
Al Ittihad secure 4-1 victory over Al Raed to maintain pressure on Al Hilal in RSL title race
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad returned to winning form with a dominant 4-1 victory over Al Raed on Thursday at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, keeping the gap to Roshn Saudi League (RSL) leaders Al Hilal at three points by the end of Matchweek 15.With Al Hilal earlier achieving a record-breaking win, Al Ittihad wasted no time asserting their title ambitions in an emphatic display.After a slow start, Al Ittihad broke the deadlock midway through the first half.Steven Bergwijn delivered a precise cross from the left, which Karim Benzema finished expertly to level Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of 11 goals this season, just one behind top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic.Moments before halftime, Benzema turned provider, feeding Bergwijn at the edge of the area. The Dutch forward...
January 17, 2025

Al Ittihad secure 4-1 victory over Al Raed to maintain pressure on Al Hilal in RSL title race

Marcos Leonardo shines with hat-trick as Al Hilal thrash Al Fateh 9-0 to equal RSL record
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Marcos Leonardo scored his first hat-trick for Al Hilal on a record-breaking evening at the Kingdom Arena, as the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) leaders secured a thumping 9-0 victory over bottom club Al Fateh on Thursday.The win sees Jorge Jesus’ men equal the biggest margin of victory in RSL history, a record they set 14 months ago with a 9-0 triumph against Al Hazem in the 2023-24 season.The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Kalidou Koulibaly headed home Salem Al Dawsari’s precise corner kick for his second goal of the season. Al Dawsari, instrumental throughout the night, registered three assists in total.Despite Al Fateh's efforts to respond, the hosts, buoyed by a crowd of 24,692 at the newly expanded Kingdom Arena, struck again in the 39th...
January 17, 2025

Marcos Leonardo shines with hat-trick as Al Hilal thrash Al Fateh 9-0 to equal RSL record

 Ziyad Almaayouf.
Saudi's first pro boxer Ziyad Almaayouf set for monumental Riyadh return during Riyadh Season
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s first professional boxer, Ziyad "Zizo" Almaayouf (6-0-1, 1 KO), is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring on February 22 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.The fight is part of "The Last Crescendo," a landmark event during Riyadh Season that includes the historic light heavyweight unification rematch between Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs).The 24-year-old Almaayouf, a trailblazer for Middle Eastern boxing, has steadily built his career since turning professional in 2022, emerging as a lightweight contender and a symbol of Saudi Arabia's growing influence in global boxing.“This isn’t just about my career – it’s about proving Saudi Arabia belongs at boxing’s highest level,” Almaayouf...
January 14, 2025

Saudi's first pro boxer Ziyad Almaayouf set for monumental Riyadh return during Riyadh Season

Al Orobah sign Saudi Pro League's all-time top scorer Omar Al Somah
Saudi Gazette reportALJOUF — Roshn Saudi League (RSL) side Al Orobah announced on Saturday the signing of Syrian forward Omar Al Somah from Qatari club Al Arabi, marking the return of the league’s all-time top scorer.The 35-year-old Al Somah scored a record 144 goals in 180 RSL appearances during an illustrious eight-year tenure at Al Ahli from 2014 to 2022.His prolific goal-scoring prowess earned him three consecutive RSL Golden Boots between the 2014-15 and 2016-17 seasons, culminating in leading Al Ahli to their first domestic league title in 32 years in 2015-16.After Al Ahli’s shock relegation in 2022, Al Somah moved to Qatar, where he joined Al Arabi and guided them to their first Emir Cup title in 30 years.Al Orobah, competing in the RSL for the first time in a decade, are...
January 12, 2025

Al Orobah sign Saudi Pro League's all-time top scorer Omar Al Somah

Al Ittihad held to 1-1 draw by Al Fayha, lose Saudi League top spot
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Ittihad surrendered their position atop the Roshn Saudi League standings after being held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Al Fayha at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah on Saturday.A cagey first half made way for an eventful second period, with both teams creating moments of tension and drama.Despite Al Ittihad dominating large spells, Laurent Blanc’s men failed to capitalize on two penalties, ultimately salvaging a point through a late equalizer.The game’s turning point seemed imminent 12 minutes into the second half when Al Ittihad were awarded a penalty following a handball by Al Fayha’s Spanish midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo.However, Karim Benzema, aiming to edge closer to the league’s top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic, was thwarted by Al Fayha...
January 12, 2025

Al Ittihad held to 1-1 draw by Al Fayha, lose Saudi League top spot

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