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Al Ahli edges Al Ain 2-1, bolsters perfect start in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportALAIN — Al Ain’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 took a significant hit on Monday as reigning champions suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.England international Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice in four minutes, maintaining Al Ahli’s perfect record in the competition.The win sees Matthias Jaissle’s side top the group with 15 points from five games, all but guaranteeing their place in the Round of 16.For Al Ain, the defeat under new manager Leonardo Jardim leaves them at the bottom of the standings in west Asia, two points shy of the qualification zone with three matches remaining.The opening half saw Al Ain create numerous opportunities. Soufiane...
November 25, 2024

Al Ahli edges Al Ain 2-1, bolsters perfect start in AFC Champions League Elite

Emma McKeon also won 20 medals at world championships
Most decorated Australian Olympian McKeon retires
SYDNEY — Australia's most decorated Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has retired from the sportThe 30-year-old won six gold medals in a haul of 14 won across three Olympic Games."I am officially retiring from competitive swimming," she wrote on Instagram."Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to reflect on my journey, and think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming."I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally."I wanted to see what I was capable of – and I did."McKeon won three relay medals and individual bronze in the 200m freestyle at her first Games in Rio 2016.She then won four golds among a seven-medal haul at Tokyo...
November 25, 2024

Most decorated Australian Olympian McKeon retires

Al Ittihad claims top spot in Saudi Pro League after victory over Al Fateh
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad ascended to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings at the conclusion of Round 11, following a 2-0 win over Al Fateh.Goals from Fabinho and Houssem Aouar secured the victory, taking advantage of Al Hilal’s surprise defeat to Al Khaleej in the same round. This marks Al Ittihad’s return to the league summit for the first time since Round 3, when they led on goal difference.The team now holds 30 points, two ahead of Al Hilal, who slipped to second place with 28 points.Al Fateh remains at the bottom of the table with just 5 points.Al Ittihad’s triumph came despite the absence of key players. French star Karim Benzema missed his third consecutive match due to injury, while Moussa Diaby was ruled out for eight weeks, as announced by the club.The...
November 24, 2024

Al Ittihad claims top spot in Saudi Pro League after victory over Al Fateh

Abdullah Al-Salem celebrates his second goal against Al Hilal. (SPL)
Al Khaleej stuns Al Hilal with 3-2 victory, ending 57-match unbeaten run
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Khaleej delivered a shocking 3-2 victory over league leaders Al Hilal, handing them their first domestic defeat in 551 days.The upset, part of Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, ended Al Hilal's remarkable 46-match unbeaten run in the league, a streak that included a world-record 34 consecutive wins across all competitions.This historic triumph was masterminded by Georgios Donis, former Al Hilal coach, who led an Al Khaleej side that had only managed one point from 14 previous encounters against the defending champions.Al Khaleej’s club-record fourth consecutive win lifts them to sixth place in the league standings with 19 points, ahead of Al Ahli and just three points behind Al Nassr, Al Shabab, and upcoming opponents Al Qadsiah. In front of 17,150...
November 23, 2024

Al Khaleej stuns Al Hilal with 3-2 victory, ending 57-match unbeaten run

Al Qadsiah hands Al Nassr their first defeat in the Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Qadsiah delivered a stunning blow to Al Nassr, defeating them 2-1 in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League and marking the team's first league loss of the season.This defeat keeps Al Nassr at 22 points, maintaining their position in third place, tied with Al Shabab and Al Qadsiah, who reached the same tally with this victory.The gap with league leaders Al Hilal is now set to widen, pending their match against Al Khaleej on Saturday.In a thrilling encounter that brought together former Real Madrid captains Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain’s Nacho, Al Nassr struck first.Ronaldo scored in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Mohamed Simakan to beat Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels.Al Qadsiah responded swiftly, with Julian Quiñones equalizing just...
November 22, 2024

Al Qadsiah hands Al Nassr their first defeat in the Saudi Pro League

Mahrez leads Al Ahli to victory over Al Fayha in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Ahli secured a valuable 1-0 away win over Al Fayha in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, with the lone goal scored by Algerian international Riyad Mahrez.For the first time this season, Al Ahli managed back-to-back wins in the league. Before their recent surge, the team had collected four scattered victories.After defeating Al Raed in the previous round, Al Ahli followed up with a triumph against Al Fayha, raising their points tally to 17.Riyad Mahrez earned and converted a penalty in the 21st minute of the first half, coolly placing the ball into the net to secure the only goal of the match, played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah.The victory provides Al Ahli with a significant morale boost ahead of their much-anticipated clash...
November 22, 2024

Mahrez leads Al Ahli to victory over Al Fayha in Saudi Pro League

Al Okhdood halts Al Shabab’s winning streak with a 1-1 draw in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Okhdood ended Al Shabab's three-match winning streak in the Saudi Pro League, holding them to a 1-1 draw in their Round 11 match.Al Shabab entered the match riding high from three consecutive victories, but the draw leaves them with 22 points, while Al Okhdood moves up to 9 points.Al Shabab took the lead in the third minute of stoppage time in the first half through Robert Renan.However, the joy was short-lived as Al Okhdood leveled the score just four minutes into the second half, courtesy of a goal by Musona.A potential second goal for Al Shabab, scored by Musab Al-Juwair in the 55th minute, was ruled out following a VAR review. The referee deemed a foul by Daniel Podence in the build-up and issued him a yellow card.The game also saw an early...
November 22, 2024

Al Okhdood halts Al Shabab’s winning streak with a 1-1 draw in Saudi Pro League

Al Khaleej qualifies for Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship final
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Al Khaleej's first handball team has advanced to the final of the 27th Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship after a hard-fought 23-21 victory over Qatar's Al-Duhail in the semi-final match held on Thursday.The team turned a narrow 14-13 lead at halftime into a decisive two-goal win, showcasing resilience and tactical excellence.Goalkeeper Mohammed Abdulhussein was instrumental in the victory, earning the Man of the Match award for his exceptional performance.Al Khaleej will face Sharjah of the UAE in the final on Saturday at 6:00 p.m.The team is determined to secure the championship trophy for the second consecutive year and qualify for the 2025 World Club Championship.
November 22, 2024

Al Khaleej qualifies for Asian Men's Club League Handball Championship final

Al Hilal doesn't need extra support to bring new players, CEO says
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Esteve Calzada, CEO of Al Hilal Football Club, highlighted the club’s commitment to sustainability and financial independence during a recent leadership discussion in London.Calzada emphasized that Al Hilal can operates without external financial support, setting a benchmark amid the Saudi Pro League's growing investments in football.“We are self-sustainable,” Calzada affirmed, adding that the club does not carry debt or losses.“We don’t need extra support to bring new players,” he noted, underscoring Al Hilal’s robust financial model, which relies on revenue generated through its own operations. While acknowledging the impact of government initiatives in enhancing Saudi football, Calzada clarified that Al Hilal’s success is rooted in its...
November 21, 2024

Al Hilal doesn't need extra support to bring new players, CEO says

Rafael Nadal retires as one of the best players in the history of tennis
Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
MALAGA — With tears in his eyes, Rafael Nadal said goodbye to professional tennis on Tuesday.In a message to his adoring fans, one of the all-time greatest athletes said he just wanted to be celebrated for something so simple.“I just want to be remembered as a good person and a kid that followed their dreams and achieved more than what I’ve ever dreamed,” the Spanish great modestly said after playing in his final match.Despite Nadal and Spain having just been shockingly ousted from the Davis Cup by the Netherlands, the 38-year-old appeared at peace with his decision to walk away from a trophy-laden career while listening to his peers praise him in a tribute video.“It was such a privilege to play with you but especially against you,” Roger Federer said. “Congratulations on the...
November 20, 2024

Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’

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