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Fans throw bottles and chairs and vandalise hoardings at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 13 December 2025. (EPA)
Fans riot at Lionel Messi event in India after brief stadium appearance
KOLKATA — Angry fans attending Lionel Messi’s promotional appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium vandalized seating and threw objects toward the pitch after the football star was ushered away early, leaving thousands disappointed. Supporters who paid up to 12,000 rupees ($133) to see the Argentina and Inter Miami forward said they were unable to properly view Messi, who walked briefly around the pitch but was largely obscured by officials and celebrities. Security escorted him away after about 20 minutes. As it became clear the appearance had ended, sections of the crowd turned hostile, ripping up seats, hurling plastic chairs and water bottles, and storming parts of the pitch, according to local media reports. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “deeply...
December 13, 2025

Fans riot at Lionel Messi event in India after brief stadium appearance

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah arrives for the English Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool in Leeds, Great Britain, 06 December 2025. (EPA)
Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have “thrown him under the bus” as relationship with Slot collapses
LIVERPOOL — Mohamed Salah says he feels he has been “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down after being left on the bench for a third consecutive match. Salah, an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday, told reporters after the match that he believes “someone wanted [him] to get all of the blame” for the team’s recent struggles. The Egypt captain, who has scored 250 goals in 420 appearances for the Reds, said his sudden exclusion from the starting lineup has left him questioning his future at Anfield. “I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame,” Salah said. “I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a...
December 07, 2025

Mohamed Salah says Liverpool have “thrown him under the bus” as relationship with Slot collapses

The groups are on display at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, USA, 05 December 2025. (EPA)
Who are the early favourites for the 2026 World Cup? Form, data and draw analysis
WASHINGTON — With the draw for the 2026 World Cup completed, attention now shifts to next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a competition expected to deliver breakout stars, major shocks and the drama that comes with a 48-team format. While six places remain undecided pending March’s play-offs, early indicators from bookmakers, form guides, and analytics firms suggest a familiar set of frontrunners. Europe dominates the favourites list According to bookmakers and Opta’s super-computer, Spain, France and England enter the tournament as the strongest contenders. Spain, reigning European champions, have lost only once in a competitive match since March 2023 and boast one of the world’s brightest young stars in 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. Opta gives Spain a...
December 06, 2025

Who are the early favourites for the 2026 World Cup? Form, data and draw analysis

Saudi Arabia advance to Arab Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Comoros
Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Saudi Arabia booked their place in the Arab Cup quarterfinals after defeating Comoros 3-1 on Friday in their Group B Matchweek 2 encounter. The victory lifted the Green Falcons to six points at the top of the group, two clear of Morocco in second place, with the two sides set to meet in the final round of the group stage. Comoros remain bottom with no points, while Oman sit third with one. Saudi fans turned out in large numbers, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the match. Mohammed Kanno put Saudi Arabia ahead four minutes into first-half stoppage time, before doubling the lead in the 51st minute. Comoros pulled one back through Erriheim Youssouf in the 63rd minute, but Salem Al Dawsari restored the two-goal cushion with a brilliant solo effort in the...
December 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia advance to Arab Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Comoros

The colours of Saudi Arabia appear on the stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, USA, 05 December 2025. (EPA)
Saudi Arabia drawn with Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in 2026 World Cup Group H
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia will face one of the toughest tests of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being drawn into Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde, following a high-profile ceremony held in Washington attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Egypt were placed in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, while Morocco landed in Group C, opening against Brazil before facing Scotland and Haiti. Qatar will compete in Group B with Canada, Switzerland and a team advancing from the intercontinental playoff. Tunisia were drawn into Group F with the Netherlands, Japan and another playoff qualifier, while Algeria will contend with defending champions Argentina, Austria and Jordan in...
December 06, 2025

Saudi Arabia drawn with Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in 2026 World Cup Group H

Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi.
Saudi goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi fires back at Omani reporter over league spending question
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi delivered a sharp response during the final minutes of Monday’s pre-match press conference after an Omani reporter questioned the Kingdom’s spending on the Saudi Pro League and whether it reflected on the national team’s performance. Al Aqidi began his answer by correcting the reporter for not addressing him by name, saying: “My name is Nawaf Al Aqidi, that’s first.” He continued: “We support our leadership in the development of Saudi football. This is our spending, and we invest in any field we choose. Our goal is development, and for that reason we continue to invest.” The Green Falcons’ goalkeeper then escalated his response, stating: “The Saudi national team has always had the upper hand over Oman....
December 01, 2025

Saudi goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi fires back at Omani reporter over league spending question

Karim Benzema celebrates his first goal on Al-Shabab. (X @Ittihad)
Benzema hat-trick fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup semifinals
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Karim Benzema delivered a vintage performance on Saturday, scoring a superb hat-trick to lead defending champions Al Ittihad to a 4-1 victory over Al Shabab and into the King’s Cup semifinals. Al Shabab stunned the home crowd early when former Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah put the visitors ahead. However, the lead lasted only until the 20th minute, when Mohamed Doumbia drew Al Ittihad level. Ten minutes later, Benzema completed the turnaround, firing in his first of the night to make it 2-1 as the Jeddah side took control of the quarterfinal. The French superstar then sealed qualification in emphatic fashion in the second half, completing his hat-trick in just two minutes — striking in the 84th minute before adding another in the 86th — to put...
November 29, 2025

Benzema hat-trick fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup semifinals

Al Hilal cruise past Al Fateh 4-1 to reach King’s Cup semifinals
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Al Hilal booked their place in the King’s Cup semifinals with a commanding 4-1 win over Al Fateh on Saturday at Kingdom Arena, delivering another statement performance under manager Simone Inzaghi. The Riyadh giants struck first through Malcom in the 21st minute, before Ruben Neves doubled the advantage just two minutes later with a composed finish.Defender Hassan Tombakti continued the first-half dominance, rising to head home Al Hilal’s third in the 35th minute. After the break, the four-time Asian champions maintained full control. Substitute Marcos Leonardo added the fourth in the 49th minute, capitalizing on Al Hilal’s relentless attacking tempo. Ali Lajami thought he had scored a late fifth, but his effort was ruled out for offside after a VAR...
November 29, 2025

Al Hilal cruise past Al Fateh 4-1 to reach King’s Cup semifinals

Al Ahli complete heroic comeback to defeat Al Qadsiah on penalties and reach King’s Cup semifinals
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al Ahli overturned a 3–1 deficit to draw 3–3 before sealing a dramatic 5–4 victory on penalties against Al Qadsiah in a pulsating King’s Cup quarterfinal at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Al Qadsiah struck first through Italian forward Mateo Retegui in the 11th minute, before Colombian striker Julian Quiñones doubled the lead on 30 minutes following a well-weighted pass from Portugal’s Otávio.Al Ahli responded six minutes later, with English striker Ivan Toney converting from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit. The visitors, however, restored their two-goal cushion before the break, as Retegui netted his second of the night from another penalty. Al Ahli mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. French midfielder Valentin...
November 29, 2025

Al Ahli complete heroic comeback to defeat Al Qadsiah on penalties and reach King’s Cup semifinals

Al Kholood edge Al Khaleej in seven-goal thriller to reach King’s Cup semifinals
Saudi Gazette reportAR RASS — Al Kholood continued their remarkable King’s Cup run, advancing to the semifinals after defeating Al Khaleej 4-3 in a dramatic quarterfinal at Al Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass. The hosts struck early through Romero Enrique in the 3rd minute, before Mezyani Maoulyda doubled the lead in the 24th minute following a move created by Hattan Bahebri, who had set up the second goal. Al Khaleej clawed one back in first-half stoppage time when Mansour Hamzi finished to make it 2-1. But Al Kholood responded instantly, with Bahebri finding the net moments before the break to restore the two-goal cushion. The second half exploded into life immediately, as Saleh Al Amri curled a superb long-range strike in the 47th minute to reduce the deficit to 3-2. Al Kholood regained...
November 29, 2025

Al Kholood edge Al Khaleej in seven-goal thriller to reach King’s Cup semifinals

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