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The Kingdom’s ambitious vision, robust infrastructure plans, and alignment with FIFA’s strategic objectives have earned it an overall score of 4.2 out of 5 in FIFA’s technical evaluation.
GOAT ambitions: Inside Saudi Arabia’s World Cup 2034 vision
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034 has been evaluated by FIFA as exceeding the minimum hosting requirements across all key criteria.The Kingdom’s ambitious vision, robust infrastructure plans, and alignment with FIFA’s strategic objectives have earned it an overall score of 4.2 out of 5 in FIFA’s technical evaluation. This assessment highlights the country’s readiness to deliver a world-class tournament, backed by substantial government support and a decade-long preparation period.Infrastructure: A Solid FoundationOne of the cornerstones of Saudi Arabia’s bid is its infrastructure, which FIFA deemed well-planned and capable of meeting the demands of the tournament. The bid includes 15 stadiums spread across five host cities: Riyadh,...
December 11, 2024

GOAT ambitions: Inside Saudi Arabia’s World Cup 2034 vision

Berrettini noted the partnership’s potential to provide critical resources for players who lack foundational support.
Matteo Berrettini becomes PIF tennis ambassador to inspire young talent
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Ten-time ATP title champion Matteo Berrettini has been named the new Tennis Ambassador for the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a partnership aimed at elevating tennis globally, nurturing young talent, and fostering accessibility at all levels.Berrettini expressed his pride in the new role, highlighting the importance of teamwork in tennis.“Partnerships in tennis are everything. The team around me is so important,” he said, emphasizing the collective efforts of coaches, fitness trainers, and agents in achieving success. As a PIF ambassador, Berrettini’s mission extends beyond his personal career. “This goes beyond my tennis career. We want to make tennis bigger and better for everyone,” he remarked, underscoring his commitment to inspiring the...
December 09, 2024

Matteo Berrettini becomes PIF tennis ambassador to inspire young talent

Al Ahli stages comeback to defeat Al Taawoun 4-2 in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Ahli delivered a stunning comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Al Taawoun in Round 13 of the Saudi Pro League.Al Taawoun started strong with two quick goals from João Pedro in the 21st minute and Musa Barrow in the 23rd minute. However, Al Ahli began their fightback just before halftime when Roger Ibañez scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time.The momentum continued for Al Ahli in the second half, as Firas Al-Buraikan equalized in the 52nd minute.Roberto Firmino then gave Al Ahli the lead with a goal in the 63rd minute, and Riyad Mahrez sealed the victory with a strike in the 73rd minute. The win moves Al Ahli to fifth place in the league standings with 23 points, while Al Taawoun remains in ninth with 18 points.
December 08, 2024

Al Ahli stages comeback to defeat Al Taawoun 4-2 in Saudi Pro League

Ali Al-Bulayhi iconic celebration after his decisive goal in the 13th minute of added time.
Al Hilal clinches dramatic last-minute victory over Al Raed but loses Salem Al-Dawsari to injury
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Al Raed in the dying moments of their Saudi Pro League clash in Round 13, but the victory was overshadowed by a concerning injury to captain Salem Al-Dawsari.The incident occurred in the 66th minute when Al-Dawsari collided head-first with Cameroonian defender Omar Gonzalez during an attacking play.The Al Hilal captain lost consciousness immediately, prompting players from both teams to call for medical assistance. Al-Dawsari was rushed to the hospital for further evaluation.On the field, Al Hilal came from behind twice to claim the victory. Karim Berkaoui opened the scoring for Al Raed in the 7th minute, but Sergej Milinković-Savić equalized for Al Hilal in the 42nd minute.Yahya Sunbul restored Al...
December 08, 2024

Al Hilal clinches dramatic last-minute victory over Al Raed but loses Salem Al-Dawsari to injury

Substitute Radif sealed the comeback with an acrobatic finish following a corner kick.
Al Ettifaq ends winless streak with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Khaleej
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — After eight Saudi Pro League matches without a win, Al Ettifaq finally returned to form with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the 13th round of the competition.Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and substitute Abdullah Radif secured the much-needed victory for Steven Gerrard’s side, who overturned a one-goal deficit to claim all three points.The win lifts Al Ettifaq to 15 points, moving them to 11th place, while Al Khaleej remains on 19 points in eighth.The match began with Al Khaleej's Abdullah Al Salem testing goalkeeper Marek Rodak early, but Al Ettifaq responded with several chances, including a close-range effort from Moussa Dembélé that struck the post.Khalid Nari put Al Khaleej ahead in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a long pass to fire...
December 07, 2024

Al Ettifaq ends winless streak with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Khaleej

Benzema's opening goal in the 55th minute marked his first-ever strike against Al Nassr.
Benzema edges Ronaldo as Al Ittihad secures thrilling win over Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — French striker Karim Benzema triumphed in his showdown against former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, leading Al Ittihad to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Nassr in a tense Saudi Pro League clash at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.After scoring the equalizer, Ronaldo appeared poised to turn the tide for Al Nassr, but a late stunner by Dutchman Steven Bergwijn dashed their hopes.The match ended with Ronaldo leaving the pitch visibly disappointed as Al Ittihad celebrated a hard-fought win.Benzema's opening goal in the 55th minute marked his first-ever strike against Al Nassr, reducing the number of Saudi teams he has yet to score against to just six. His effort was quickly matched by Ronaldo, who netted in the 57th minute, bringing his Saudi Pro...
December 06, 2024

Benzema edges Ronaldo as Al Ittihad secures thrilling win over Al Nassr

Al Qadsiah extends winning streak with 3-0 victory over Al-Kholood in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Qadsiah continued their impressive winning streak with a valuable 3-0 victory over host team Al-Kholood in the 13th round of the Saudi Pro League.This marked their sixth consecutive win, bringing them to 28 points and narrowing the gap with the top teams. Meanwhile, Al-Kholood remained at 10 points.Mexican striker Julian Quinones shone in the match, scoring two goals for Al Qadsiah in the 10th and 71st minutes, while Aubameyang added a third goal in the 66th minute. Al-Kholood played with 10 men after the 44th minute due to a red card issued following a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).In another match, Al Riyadh secured a crucial 1-0 win against Al-Orobah in Al-Jouf. Despite playing with 10 men after Ahmed Asiri’s red card in the 29th...
December 06, 2024

Al Qadsiah extends winning streak with 3-0 victory over Al-Kholood in Saudi Pro League

The Saudi giants were drawn into Group H alongside Real Madrid, Pachuca of Mexico, and Austria’s FC Salzburg during Thursday's draw in Miami.
Al Hilal relishes rematch with Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Four-time Asian champions Al Hilal are gearing up for another high-stakes clash against Spain's Real Madrid, this time in the group stage of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.The Saudi giants were drawn into Group H alongside Real Madrid, Pachuca of Mexico, and Austria’s FC Salzburg during Thursday's draw in Miami.The tournament, featuring 32 teams, will take place across the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.The format mirrors that of the FIFA World Cup between 1998 and 2022, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage.Al Hilal's draw against Real Madrid brings back memories of their dramatic 2022 FIFA Club World Cup final in Morocco.In that encounter, Al Hilal showcased remarkable resilience but...
December 06, 2024

Al Hilal relishes rematch with Real Madrid in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Al Hilal reclaim AFC Champions League West Zone lead with 3-0 win over Al Gharafa
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal climbed back to the top of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 West Zone standings with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.The four-time Asian champions are now level on 16 points with fellow Saudi side Al Ahli Saudi FC but lead on goal difference.Al Gharafa, with just four points, retain a slim chance of progression, while the result confirmed UAE’s Al Wasl FC’s spot in the knockout stage following their 1-1 draw with Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC on Monday. With qualification already secured, Al Hilal head coach Jorge Jesus rotated his squad, making four changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Al Sadd SC last week.Aleksandar Mitrovic, Renan Lodi, Joao Cancelo, and Hassan Al Tambakti started on the bench, but the changes did...
December 04, 2024

Al Hilal reclaim AFC Champions League West Zone lead with 3-0 win over Al Gharafa

Al Sadd edge Al Nassr with late penalty to secure AFC Champions League knockout stage spot
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Adam Ounas scored a dramatic penalty deep into injury time as Qatar's Al Sadd SC defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club 2-1 on Monday, securing their place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 knockout stage.The victory lifted Al Sadd to 12 points, one behind Al Nassr, who had already qualified but suffered their first defeat of the campaign.Notably absent from the starting lineup was Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr's talismanic captain, who has scored over 15 goals across all competitions this season.The match started with a flurry of chances for both sides. Al Nassr’s Talisca missed early opportunities, including hitting the post in the 17th minute following a counter-attack orchestrated by Sadio Mane and Angelo.Al Sadd’s Cristo Gonzalez and...
December 02, 2024

Al Sadd edge Al Nassr with late penalty to secure AFC Champions League knockout stage spot

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