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Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 34th minute.
Al-Qadsiah secures spot in King’s Cup semi-finals with dominant win over Al-Taawoun
Saudi Gazette reportBURAYDAH — Al-Qadsiah advanced to the semi-finals of the King’s Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over hosts Al-Taawoun at Al-Raed Club Stadium in Buraydah.The visiting team took control early in the first half, scoring twice in quick succession.Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 34th minute, followed by a second goal from Spanish midfielder Cameron Puertas just two minutes later, giving Al-Qadsiah a commanding lead at halftime.Julian Quiñones continued his prolific form in the tournament, adding a third goal shortly after the start of the second half, leaving Al-Taawoun with a daunting task.Although Sultan Mandash found the net for the home side, the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.Al-Qadsiah’s emphatic...
January 08, 2025

Al-Qadsiah secures spot in King’s Cup semi-finals with dominant win over Al-Taawoun

Robert Lewandowski expressed his gratitude for the warm reception, saying,
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao arrive in Jeddah ahead of Spanish Super Cup semi-final
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Barcelona squad arrived in Jeddah on Monday to prepare for the highly anticipated Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.The match will take place on Wednesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, popularly known as Al-Jawhara Al-Moshe'a.The Catalan team, led by club president Joan Laporta, brought a full-strength squad featuring star players such as Robert Lewandowski and young sensation Lamine Yamal.Among them was Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo, who traveled with the team despite legal hurdles currently preventing his participation in the semi-final. The club emphasized the importance of his presence alongside his teammates.Upon arrival, the Barcelona players were greeted with Saudi coffee and roses, showcasing traditional Saudi...
January 07, 2025

Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao arrive in Jeddah ahead of Spanish Super Cup semi-final

Saudi Arabia announces dates and venues for AFC Asian Cup 2027
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The AFC Asian Cup 2027, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027.The tournament will kick off with the opening match on January 7 and conclude with the final on February 5.The matches will be held across eight stadiums in three cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Khobar.In Riyadh, King Fahd International Stadium, currently undergoing comprehensive renovations to meet international standards, will serve as a primary venue.Other Riyadh-based stadiums include King Saud University Stadium, Al-Shabab Club Stadium, and the newly constructed Kingdom Arena.Additionally, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University's stadium is undergoing upgrades to increase its seating capacity to 21,000, alongside other improvements to meet AFC requirements.In...
January 07, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces dates and venues for AFC Asian Cup 2027

Bahrain stage dramatic comeback to defeat Oman and claim Khaleeji Zain 26 title
KUWAIT CITY — Bahrain clinched their second Gulf title with a stunning 2-1 victory over Oman in the Khaleeji Zain 26 final at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.A quick-fire double in the second half turned the match in Bahrain's favor, dashing Oman’s hopes of a third Gulf crown. Oman took the lead in the 16th minute when Abdul Rahman Al Mushaifri headed home from an Ali Al-Busaidi corner, silencing the 57,674-strong crowd. Bahrain pushed for an equalizer but went into halftime trailing by a goal. The game turned in the 78th minute when Bahrain’s Mohamed Marhoon was fouled in the box.The winger stepped up to convert the penalty with composure, making up for an earlier miss.Just two minutes later, Marhoon’s cross was deflected into Oman’s net by Mohammed Al-Masalami,...
January 05, 2025

Bahrain stage dramatic comeback to defeat Oman and claim Khaleeji Zain 26 title

AC Milan beats Juventus 2-1 to reach Supercoppa final against Inter
RIYADH — AC Milan staged a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Juventus on Friday at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh to secure a spot in the Supercoppa final against city rivals Inter Milan.Kenan Yildiz opened the scoring for Juventus in the 21st minute with an assist from Samuel Mbangula, giving the Turin side an early lead.Christian Pulisic equalized for AC Milan in the 71st minute, calmly converting a penalty. Just four minutes later, a Federico Gatti own goal sealed the victory for Milan.AC Milan will now face Inter Milan in the final on Monday at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Park. — SG
January 04, 2025

AC Milan beats Juventus 2-1 to reach Supercoppa final against Inter

Denzel Dumfries was the hero for Inter, scoring both goals in the second half.
Inter Milan advances to Italian Super Cup final with 2-0 victory over Atalanta in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Inter Milan secured their spot in the Italian Super Cup final by defeating Atalanta 2-0 in the semi-final match at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh.Denzel Dumfries was the hero for Inter, scoring both goals in the second half.The first came in the 49th minute, followed by a decisive strike in the 61st minute, ensuring their place in the final.The second finalist will be determined in a highly anticipated clash between AC Milan and Juventus.The final match is scheduled for next Monday, promising an exciting showdown.
January 03, 2025

Inter Milan advances to Italian Super Cup final with 2-0 victory over Atalanta in Riyadh

Ronaldo eyes AFC Champions League glory with Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Two years after his groundbreaking move to Al Nassr in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shape the league's trajectory, both on and off the pitch.His transfer in December 2022 marked a pivotal moment in modern football, inspiring a wave of global talent to join the RSL and elevating its status on the international stage. Ronaldo’s arrival was the catalyst for the RSL’s Transformation Strategy launched in 2023, which has propelled the league to global prominence.Now broadcast in 160 countries and boasting a 205% surge in social media following, the league has drawn football superstars like Neymar, who hailed Ronaldo as a “trailblazer.” Reflecting on his journey, Ronaldo shared his contentment...
January 03, 2025

Ronaldo eyes AFC Champions League glory with Al Nassr

Al-Nassr sells Seko Fofana to Rennes after loan stint at Al-Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Nassr, a prominent Saudi Pro League club, announced on Wednesday the transfer of Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana to French Ligue 1 side Rennes following the end of his loan spell at Al-Ettifaq.In a statement on its official account on the platform X, Al-Nassr said: "The management of Al-Nassr Club has finalized the sale of Seko Fofana's contract to Rennes."The club thanked the 29-year-old player for his contributions, without revealing further details of the deal.Rennes confirmed the signing of Fofana on a contract that will run until 2029, marking his return to Ligue 1.Fofana initially joined Al-Nassr in 2023 from French side Lens. He was loaned to Al-Ettifaq at the beginning of 2024 for six months and rejoined them on another one-year loan...
January 02, 2025

Al-Nassr sells Seko Fofana to Rennes after loan stint at Al-Ettifaq

Bahrain and Oman to clash in Khaleeji Zain 26 final after stunning semi-final wins
KUWAIT CITY — Bahrain and Oman secured their spots in the Khaleeji Zain 26 final with hard-fought victories over Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, respectively, setting up a thrilling showdown on Saturday in Kuwait.Bahrain overcame a 10-man disadvantage to defeat the host nation 1-0, while Oman stunned Saudi Arabia with a gritty 2-1 performance, also playing with 10 men for much of the match.At the sold-out Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Bahrain and Kuwait went into halftime goalless after a tight first half.The closest chance came when Kuwait’s Fahad Al-Hajeri cleared off the line eight minutes before the break.The game burst into life in the second half when Bahrain’s Mohamed Marhoon struck the crossbar just after the restart.But Bahrain’s chances appeared to take a hit when...
January 01, 2025

Bahrain and Oman to clash in Khaleeji Zain 26 final after stunning semi-final wins

Head coach Herve Renard.
Al-Sahafi joins Saudi squad ahead of Khaleeji Zain semi-final against Oman
KUWAIT CITY — Saudi winger Marwan Al-Sahafi has arrived in Kuwait from his Belgian club Beerschot to bolster the Green Falcons ahead of their Khaleeji Zain 26 semi-final clash with Oman on Tuesday night.The highly anticipated match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Jaber Al-Mubarak International Stadium. Head coach Herve Renard has not confirmed whether the 20-year-old will start, saying he is still considering his best lineup.“I want to find the best 11 to start, but also to finish, because we can make five substitutions,” Renard told reporters at the pre-match press conference. After losing their opening match to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia edged past Yemen and secured a convincing 3-1 win over Iraq to book their spot in the semi-finals.The team remains in contention for their fourth Gulf...
December 30, 2024

Al-Sahafi joins Saudi squad ahead of Khaleeji Zain semi-final against Oman

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