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Al Nassr and Al Hilal share points in intense Riyadh Derby draw
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal’s unbeaten run continued, though they dropped points for the first time this Roshn Saudi League season, after a tightly contested 1-1 draw with Al Nassr in the Capital Derby on Friday.Despite the draw, Al Hilal retains the top spot on the league table, now holding a slim one-point lead over Al Ittihad. Al Nassr remains in third place, trailing the leaders by six points.The match at Al Awwal Park started with a bang, as Al Nassr took the lead within 55 seconds.Anderson Talisca slotted home with his right foot after receiving a pinpoint cross from Otavio, sending the home crowd into celebration.Al Hilal responded swiftly, with Malcom nearly equalizing, but Al Nassr’s goalkeeper Bento denied the Brazilian's effort with a sharp save.Al Hilal...
November 02, 2024

Al Nassr and Al Hilal share points in intense Riyadh Derby draw

Saleh Al Shehri strike seals Al Ittihad’s Sea Derby win over Al Ahli
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saleh Al Shehri’s first-half goal led Al Ittihad to a 1-0 victory over Al Ahli in the Sea Derby, keeping the pressure on Roshn Saudi League leaders Al Hilal.The match, held in front of 52,546 fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, marked Al Ittihad manager Laurent Blanc’s first derby win.Al Ahli's Franck Kessie, who scored the decisive goal in his debut derby in April, had the game’s first chance, curling a shot from Feras Al Buraikan's pass, but Al Ittihad goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic was well-positioned to save.Al Shehri, standing in for the injured Karim Benzema, netted the only goal three minutes before halftime, capitalizing on Moussa Diaby's expert assist to score his seventh career goal against Al Ahli.Al Ahli nearly...
November 01, 2024

Saleh Al Shehri strike seals Al Ittihad’s Sea Derby win over Al Ahli

Derby Week makes its debut in the Roshn Saudi League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Matchweek 9 of the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League is not just another week in the football calendar; it heralds the arrival of something truly special—the inaugural Derby Week.For the first time, the Saudi Arabian top flight is embracing the rich tradition of football rivalries, and this week promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans across the Kingdom.The excitement kicks off on Thursday in Jeddah, where Al Ittihad will host city rivals Al Ahli in the much-anticipated Sea Derby.The atmosphere at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium is sure to be electric, with supporters donning their team's colors, ready to create an unforgettable spectacle filled with passion and pride. As the sun sets, the roar of the crowd and the sight of flares will...
October 30, 2024

Derby Week makes its debut in the Roshn Saudi League

Al Nassr eliminated from King’s Cup after a defeat to Al Taawoun
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr's journey in the King’s Cup came to an end in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 loss to Al Taawoun.The match saw star player Cristiano Ronaldo miss a crucial penalty in stoppage time, allowing Al Taawoun to secure their place in the quarter-finals.This defeat marked the first loss for Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who had previously enjoyed a string of victories since taking over the team from Portuguese coach Luis Castro.It has been a challenging week for Al Nassr, as they also drew against Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League, widening the gap between them and the league leaders, Al Hilal. This latest loss means that Al Nassr has exited two competitions this season, having previously been eliminated from the Super Cup.The only goal of the match...
October 30, 2024

Al Nassr eliminated from King’s Cup after a defeat to Al Taawoun

Neymar joins Saudi fashion trend, donning traditional attire at Al Hilal match
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Brazilian star Neymar, playing for Al Hilal, has joined his rival Cristiano Ronaldo from Al Nassr in embracing Saudi culture by wearing the traditional Saudi thobe at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh during his team’s match against Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo was the first to don the Saudi thobe at official events in the Kingdom, previously stating that the outfit is comfortable and offers a different feeling, making it suitable for the summer months.Photos of Neymar, along with his daughter and wife Bruna, showcasing the Saudi thobe in the stadium have circulated widely on social media.Earlier, Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus discussed the expected contributions from Neymar, confirming that the decision to exclude him from the league until January...
October 27, 2024

Neymar joins Saudi fashion trend, donning traditional attire at Al Hilal match

Al Hilal maintains winning streak with 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal continued its winning streak in the Saudi Pro League, securing a valuable 2-0 victory against Al Taawoun, thanks to goals from Serbian duo Aleksandar Mitrović and Sergej Milinković-Savić. With this win, Al Hilal soared to the top of the league standings, increasing their points tally to 24.Completing the eighth round with a perfect record, Al Hilal celebrated their eighth consecutive victory in the league, demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming clash against traditional rivals Al Nassr.Under the guidance of Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, Al Hilal started the match strongly, taking an early lead through top scorer Mitrović, who converted a perfect cross from João Cancelo in the 15th minute.While Al Taawoun showed signs of a comeback in the...
October 27, 2024

Al Hilal maintains winning streak with 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun in Saudi Pro League

Saudi Football Federation reappoints Hervé Renard to lead national team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Football Federation has officially announced the appointment of French coach Hervé Renard to succeed Italian Roberto Mancini in leading the Saudi national team for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Renard is not a stranger to the team; he previously guided the Green Falcons during the last World Cup qualifiers, achieving a historic victory against Argentina that FIFA classified as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.The Saudi team is currently in a critical phase regarding its chances for direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup, sitting third in their group with 5 points—tied with Australia and Bahrain. This situation led to a mutual agreement to part ways with Mancini on Thursday.In a video shared on the Saudi national...
October 27, 2024

Saudi Football Federation reappoints Hervé Renard to lead national team

Al Ahli stumbles again, drawing with Al Kholood in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli stumbled again in the Saudi Pro league, settling for a 1-1 draw against visitors Al Kholood in the eighth round during the match held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.Al Kholood opened the scoring early, putting pressure on the host team, Al Ahli, who managed to equalize in the second half. Al Kholood showcased impressive performance levels and came close to securing all three points on several occasions.In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Al Kholood was awarded a penalty, taken by Nigerian player Saviour Goodwin. Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy successfully saved the penalty, but Goodwin skillfully followed up and put the ball in the net for the visitors' opening goal.At the end of the first half, Mendy had to leave the match due to...
October 26, 2024

Al Ahli stumbles again, drawing with Al Kholood in Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr salvages draw against Al Kholood with late Talisca penalty
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — In the absence of captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr needed a late penalty from Anderson Talisca to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Al Kholood at King Abdullah Sports City on Friday.The Portuguese striker was rested by head coach Stefano Pioli ahead of next week's crucial Capital Derby clash with Al Hilal, and midfielder Marcelo Brozovic was also left on the bench.Al Kholood took the lead early in the match, with Jackson Muleka capitalizing on a quick counterattack to assist Myziane Maolida, who slotted the ball into the bottom corner for his second Roshn Saudi League goal of the season.Al Nassr responded swiftly when Abdulrahman Ghareeb's corner was nodded on by Ali Lajami to Aymeric Laporte, who headed home at the far post to equalize.The...
October 26, 2024

Al Nassr salvages draw against Al Kholood with late Talisca penalty

Saudi Football Federation parts ways with Roberto Mancini
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Football Federation announced on Thursday that it has terminated its contract with Italian coach Roberto Mancini after reaching a mutual agreement to end their partnership.The federation's board expressed gratitude to Mancini for his contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.Regarding his successor, the board indicated that an announcement will be made in the coming days after completing the official contractual procedures.Mancini took over as head coach of the Saudi national team in August of last year, signing a contract that was set to run until 2027.During his tenure, he led the team in the Asian Cup 2023 held in Doha in January, where Saudi Arabia was eliminated in the Round of 16.Additionally, Mancini oversaw a...
October 24, 2024

Saudi Football Federation parts ways with Roberto Mancini

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