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Al Okhdood pull off stunning comeback to survive, as Al Wehda, Al Orobah, and Al Raed relegated

Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — In one of the most dramatic survival stories in Saudi Pro League history, Al Okhdood staged a sensational 3-2 comeback against Al Khaleej on Monday night to escape relegation by a single point — condemning Al Wehda, Al Orobah, and Al Raed to the drop.Al Khaleej had raced to a 2-0 lead with goals from Kostas Fortounis in the 47th and 60th minutes, seemingly sending Al Okhdood to the First Division.But the Najran-based side launched a remarkable fightback, beginning with a strike from Muhannad Al Faydi in the 65th minute.Substitute Saleh Al Abbas leveled the score in the first minute of stoppage time before Mohammad Naif completed the great escape with a dramatic winner in the 105th minute.The victory lifted Al Okhdood to 34 points, one ahead of Al Wehda, who...

May 27, 2025

Al Okhdood pull off stunning comeback to survive, as Al Wehda, Al Orobah, and Al Raed relegated

Al Hilal secure AFC Champions League Elite spot with third-place league finish

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal have officially booked their place in next season’s AFC Champions League Elite after sealing third place in the Saudi Pro League with 75 points on the final matchday.Despite a season marked by setbacks — including missing out on both the league title and King’s Cup — the Riyadh giants ensured continued continental presence by securing the final direct qualification spot for Asia’s premier club competition.The team had technically clinched qualification in the previous round with a draw against Al Wehda.However, the Saudi Sports Arbitration Center’s ruling in favor of Al Nassr’s protest over Al Orobah goalkeeper Rafea Al-Ruwaili reignited the race, pushing the battle for Elite spots to the season’s final day.Al Hilal’s ability to...

May 27, 2025

Al Hilal secure AFC Champions League Elite spot with third-place league finish

The ruling overturned the original 2-1 result in favor of Al Orobah.

Al Nassr awarded win in Rafea Al-Ruwaili case, final AFC Elite spot now up for grabs

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Sports Arbitration Center has ruled in favor of Al Nassr in the eligibility case involving Al Orobah goalkeeper Rafea Al-Ruwaili, awarding Al Nassr a 3-0 victory and three points for their disputed February fixture in the Saudi Pro League.The ruling, issued Sunday, overturned the original 2-1 result in favor of Al Orobah.Al Nassr had filed an official protest over Al-Ruwaili's participation, presenting what the arbitration panel deemed compelling evidence of ineligibility.The decision carries major ramifications ahead of the final round of fixtures on May 26. Al Nassr’s points tally rises from 67 to 70, moving them into third place and keeping alive their hopes of qualifying for the AFC Champions League Elite — Asia’s top-tier continental...

May 26, 2025

Al Nassr awarded win in Rafea Al-Ruwaili case, final AFC Elite spot now up for grabs

Ronaldo 90 minutes away from historic back-to-back Golden Boots in Saudi League

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — With just one match remaining in the 2024–25 Roshn Saudi League season, Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of achieving a personal milestone that eluded him in both the English Premier League and Italy’s Serie A — winning the Golden Boot two years in a row.The 39-year-old Portuguese star leads the scoring charts with 24 goals, narrowly ahead of Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney (22), and the duo of Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema and Al Shabab’s Abderrazak Hamdallah, both tied at 21.Ronaldo, who claimed last season’s Golden Boot with a record-breaking 35 goals, now stands just 90 minutes away from repeating the feat — something he never accomplished during his prolific spells in England or Italy, where he won the top scorer title only once in each league.Despite...

May 25, 2025

Ronaldo 90 minutes away from historic back-to-back Golden Boots in Saudi League

Saudi Pro League confirms August 28 start for 2025–26 season

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) board of directors has approved Thursday, August 28, 2025, as the official kickoff date for the 2025–26 Roshn Saudi League season.The season is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, May 21, 2026.The dates were finalized in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and other relevant authorities to ensure a balanced and organized calendar.The campaign will begin with the Saudi Super Cup, which is set to take place from August 19 to 23, ahead of the league’s opening round.The full fixture list for the new season will be announced in due course.The announcement follows a series of meetings and workshops involving the SPL, SAFF, and representatives from Saudi clubs, aimed at creating a comprehensive calendar that...

May 25, 2025

Saudi Pro League confirms August 28 start for 2025–26 season

Ivan Toney played a crucial role in Al Ahli’s AFC Champions League Elite triumph last month and has scored 22 goals in the domestic league this season.

Toney earns England recall after standout season with Al Ahli

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England national team for the June fixtures against Andorra and Senegal, capping off a stellar debut campaign in the Roshn Saudi League.The 28-year-old forward, who joined the Jeddah-based club from Brentford last August, has emerged as one of the league’s standout performers.Toney played a crucial role in Al Ahli’s AFC Champions League Elite triumph last month and has scored 22 goals in the domestic league this season.With one match remaining in the 2024–25 campaign, Toney sits second in the Golden Boot race behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who has netted 24 goals for Al Nassr.“Toney deserves to be with us,” said England manager Thomas Tuchel on Friday.“He scored over 20 goals this season, won a major...

May 25, 2025

Toney earns England recall after standout season with Al Ahli

Hervé Renard names 34-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Australia

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia head coach Hervé Renard has announced a 34-man squad for the upcoming June fixtures in the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Green Falcons will face Bahrain away on June 5 at Bahrain National Stadium before returning home to host Australia on June 10 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.Both matches form part of Matchdays 9 and 10 of the Asian qualifying campaign.The squad features a mix of experienced regulars and emerging talents, with standout names including captain Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Hassan Tambakti, and goalkeepers Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Ahmed Al-Kassar.Among the call-ups are also promising young midfielders such as Faisal Al-Ghamdi and Turki Al-Ammar, while the attacking line will be led by established forwards...

May 24, 2025

Hervé Renard names 34-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Australia

Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Al Nassr beat Khaleej 2-0

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo bounced back from a missed penalty to score from the spot in stoppage time, helping Al Nassr secure a 2-0 home win over Al Khaleej on Wednesday night in Saudi Pro League Round 33 action.Returning to the starting lineup after a two-game absence, Ronaldo struck late to seal the win after Colombian forward Jhon Duran had opened the scoring in the 75th minute with a well-placed header.The victory keeps Al Nassr in fourth place on 67 points, preserving their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Saudi Super Cup, while Al Khaleej remain ninth with 37 points.Ronaldo endured a frustrating moment earlier in the match when his 65th-minute penalty crashed against the right post and out of play, leaving the Portuguese star visibly disappointed.The...

May 22, 2025

Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Al Nassr beat Khaleej 2-0

Milinković-Savić stunner rescues Al Hilal from late defeat at Al Wehda

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — A stoppage-time strike from Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić salvaged a 1-1 draw for Al Hilal against Al Wehda on Wednesday, denying the Riyadh giants their first defeat under interim coach Mohammed Al Shalhoub.With the league title already clinched by Al Ittihad, Al Hilal's focus has shifted to securing a top-two finish and a place in next season’s AFC Champions League Elite.The result takes Hilal to 72 points, maintaining a four-point cushion over third-placed Al Qadsiah heading into the final round.Al Wehda had taken the lead just six minutes after the restart through Abdulaziz Noor, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the Makkah side a surprise advantage.But just as the home fans were beginning to celebrate, Milinković-Savić...

May 22, 2025

Milinković-Savić stunner rescues Al Hilal from late defeat at Al Wehda

Benzema, Ronaldo, Al Dawsari lead 2025 Roshn League MVP shortlist

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League announced the five-man shortlist for the 2025 Roshn League Player of the Season award on Monday, headlined by title-winning striker Karim Benzema and global icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Salem Al Dawsari.Benzema, 37, delivered a vintage campaign to lead Al Ittihad to the league crown, scoring 21 goals and providing nine assists in 28 appearances.The Frenchman, who received just one yellow card all season, played a decisive role in key matches to seal his club’s 14th top-flight title.Al Hilal captain Salem Al Dawsari was also nominated after another consistent season.The 34-year-old winger featured in 30 matches, contributing 15 goals and 14 assists as he pushed his team to a second-place finish.Known for his discipline and work ethic, Al...

May 20, 2025

Benzema, Ronaldo, Al Dawsari lead 2025 Roshn League MVP shortlist

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