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New signing Kaio César had a dream debut, making an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal in the 5th minute.
Al Hilal returns to winning ways with a dominant 4-0 victory over Al Okhdood
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal bounced back swiftly from its recent setback, returning to winning form with a commanding 4-0 victory over Al Okhdood at Kingdom Arena in Matchweek 18 of the Saudi Pro League.The emphatic win solidified Al Hilal's position at the top of the table, reaching 46 points, three points ahead of Al Ittihad, which still has a game in hand against Al Kholood on Saturday.Meanwhile, Al Okhdood remains at 15 points, unable to improve its standing after the heavy defeat.New signing Kaio César had a dream debut, making an immediate impact by scoring the opening goal in the 5th minute. Al Hilal maintained control of the game and doubled its lead just before halftime when Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić converted a well-placed free kick in the...
February 01, 2025

Al Hilal returns to winning ways with a dominant 4-0 victory over Al Okhdood

The Colombian striker will wear the legendary No. 9 jersey, previously worn by club icon Majid Abdullah.
Al Nassr signs Colombian striker Jhon Durán from Aston Villa
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — After days of anticipation, Al Nassr has officially completed one of the most significant signings in the winter window of the Saudi Pro League, securing Colombian striker Jhon Durán from Aston Villa for a record fee of €77 million.The 20-year-old forward successfully passed his medical examination in London, paving the way for his high-profile move to the Riyadh-based club.Durán is expected to make his debut for Al Nassr against Al Wasl (UAE) on Monday in the AFC Champions League Elite clash, set to take place at Al Awwal Park.In a welcome video shared by the club, it was revealed that the Colombian striker will wear the legendary No. 9 jersey, previously worn by club icon Majid Abdullah.The young forward has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with...
February 01, 2025

Al Nassr signs Colombian striker Jhon Durán from Aston Villa

Ettifaq sack Steven Gerrard after poor results, appoint Saad Al-Shehri as new head coach
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Ettifaq FC has sacked head coach Steven Gerrard after a string of poor results in the Saudi Pro League, appointing Saudi coach Saad Al-Shehri as his successor.The decision comes midway through the 2024-2025 season following Ettifaq’s disappointing performances, which saw the team struggle to meet expectations.While the club officially announced that both parties had reached a mutual agreement to part ways, sources indicate that Gerrard was dismissed from training due to mounting pressure over the team’s lackluster form.Ettifaq President Samer Al Misehal expressed gratitude for Gerrard’s efforts but emphasized the need for change. “First and foremost, we extend our sincere thanks to Steven for his dedication and hard work. However, football is a...
January 30, 2025

Ettifaq sack Steven Gerrard after poor results, appoint Saad Al-Shehri as new head coach

Neymar bids heartfelt goodbye to Al-Hilal: I will always support you
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Brazilian star Neymar Jr. has bid an emotional farewell to Al-Hilal fans following the mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League club on Tuesday.Reflecting on his short stint, Neymar expressed gratitude and a sense of admiration for Saudi Arabia’s journey toward its ambitious goals, including hosting the FIFA 2034 World Cup.In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Neymar wrote: "To everyone at Al-Hilal, to the fans, thank you... I gave my all to play and wished we could have shared better moments together on the field."He also addressed Saudi Arabia and its people, saying: "Thank you for giving me and my family a new home and new experiences. I now know the real Saudi Arabia and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I...
January 28, 2025

Neymar bids heartfelt goodbye to Al-Hilal: I will always support you

Al-Nassr announces transfer of Brazilian forward Talisca to Fenerbahçe
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr confirmed on Tuesday the sale of Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca to Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe.The announcement came a day after Fenerbahçe, managed by José Mourinho, revealed that they had reached an agreement to sign the 30-year-old player.Talisca joined Al-Nassr in 2021 from Guangzhou Evergrande in China and had extended his contract with the Saudi club in 2023 to run until 2026.In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, Al-Nassr said, "The club has completed the transfer of Anderson Talisca to Fenerbahçe." The club also shared a video featuring Talisca’s highlights with the team and wrote, "Thank you, Talisca."Fenerbahçe, in their statement, announced, "We...
January 28, 2025

Al-Nassr announces transfer of Brazilian forward Talisca to Fenerbahçe

Neymar’s appearances for the club were limited to just seven matches, during which he scored one goal and contributed with a few assists.
Al Hilal and Neymar mutually agree to part ways
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal and Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. have officially terminated their contractual relationship by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Tuesday.In a statement, Al Hilal expressed their gratitude for Neymar’s contributions during his time with the team."The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al Hilal and wishes the player success in his career," the statement read. Neymar joined Al Hilal in August 2023 on a record-breaking €90 million transfer deal, making him one of the most high-profile players in the Saudi Pro League. The move was seen as a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia's growing football ambitions.However, Neymar’s tenure...
January 28, 2025

Al Hilal and Neymar mutually agree to part ways

Aubameyang leads Al-Qadsiah to a stunning victory over defending champions Al-Hilal
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice to lead Al-Qadsiah to a valuable 2-1 win over reigning champions Al-Hilal in a thrilling match at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam as part of the 17th round of the Saudi Pro League.Aubameyang opened the scoring just two minutes into the match, giving Al-Qadsiah an early lead.However, Al-Hilal fought back through Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo, who equalized in the 50th minute.The game seemed headed for a draw until Aubameyang struck again with a dramatic winner in the third minute of stoppage time.The victory secured three crucial points for Al-Qadsiah, lifting their tally to 37 points and reducing the gap with league leaders to just six points....
January 27, 2025

Aubameyang leads Al-Qadsiah to a stunning victory over defending champions Al-Hilal

Saudi Arabia’s delegation will include eight athletes competing in two events.
Saudi Arabia announces historic participation in upcoming Asian Winter Games
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — For the first time in history, the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Monday the Kingdom’s participation in the upcoming Asian Winter Games, marking a significant milestone in Saudi sports.Saudi Arabia’s delegation will include eight athletes competing in two events.Fayik Abdi, Sharifa Al-Sudairi, and Jude Farhoud will participate in Alpine skiing, while Abdullah Al-Zahrani, Hussein Haqawi, Mohammed Al-Deraan, Munir Al-Balbisi, and Sulaiman Al-Aql will compete in curling.This historic participation comes as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029 in Trojena, NEOM, making it the first West Asian nation to host the event.The Saudi delegation’s involvement in the upcoming edition will serve as a critical step in...
January 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces historic participation in upcoming Asian Winter Games

Damac stuns Al-Ittihad with Nkoudou’s double in Saudi Pro League clash
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — Damac delivered a shocking 2-1 victory over Al-Ittihad, with Cameroonian striker Kevin Nkoudou scoring twice in a thrilling match held at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha on Monday as part of the 17th round of the Saudi Pro League.Nkoudou opened the scoring for Damac in the 17th minute with a powerful strike that left Serbian goalkeeper Rajković helpless.However, Al-Ittihad captain Karim Benzema equalized with a superb header in the final moments of the first half’s stoppage time.In the dying minutes of the game, as Al-Ittihad pressed forward in search of a winning goal, Nkoudou capitalized on a counterattack, netting a stunning second goal in the fourth minute of added time to secure the win for Damac.The defeat leaves Al-Ittihad...
January 27, 2025

Damac stuns Al-Ittihad with Nkoudou’s double in Saudi Pro League clash

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

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