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Injured Djokovic booed off after quitting semi-final
MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic was booed off court by some Australian Open fans after retiring injured from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.Djokovic, who was bidding for a record-extending 11th title, quit after losing the first set 7-6 (7-5) in 80 minutes.The 37-year-old Serb had his upper left leg heavily taped after injuring it in Tuesday's quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz."I did everything I possibly could do to manage the muscle tear that I had," said Djokovic, who was also aiming for an all-time standalone record of 25 major titles."Towards the end of that first set I just started feeling more and more pain."It was too much to handle for me."After he slapped a volley into the net on set point, seventh seed Djokovic immediately approached Zverev...
January 24, 2025

Injured Djokovic booed off after quitting semi-final

Al Ittihad defeats Al Shabab 2-1 to stay in title race with Al Hilal
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad continued their winning streak with a crucial 2-1 victory over Al Shabab in a high-stakes clash at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Wednesday.The win keeps Al Ittihad level on points with league leaders Al Hilal at the top of the Roshn Saudi League standings after 16 rounds, trailing only on head-to-head records.The match delivered intense first-half action, with all three goals scored before the break.Al Ittihad initially thought they had taken the lead in the 30th minute through Hassan Kadesh, but the goal was ruled out for offside.However, the home side quickly recovered, with Abdulrahman Al-Obud finding the back of the net just two minutes later to open the scoring.In stoppage time of the first half, captain Karim Benzema doubled Al...
January 23, 2025

Al Ittihad defeats Al Shabab 2-1 to stay in title race with Al Hilal

Julian Quinones’ brace secures Al Qadsiah's 2-0 win over Al Orobah
Saudi Gazette reportAL JOUF — Julian Quinones delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice in the first half to lead Al Qadsiah to a 2-0 victory over Al Orobah at Al Jouf University Stadium on Wednesday.The win solidifies Al Qadsiah’s position in third place in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) standings.The Mexican forward, in top form, was a constant threat throughout the match.At the 20-minute mark, he tested Al Orobah’s Belgian goalkeeper Gaetan Coucke with a powerful left-footed strike from 25 yards out, which Coucke expertly saved.However, Quinones opened the scoring shortly afterward. His strike partner, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, played a pivotal role, receiving Mohammed Abu Al Shamat’s pass and delivering a half-volley that found Quinones in the box.The summer signing rose...
January 23, 2025

Julian Quinones’ brace secures Al Qadsiah's 2-0 win over Al Orobah

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

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