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The Portuguese star remains the all-time top scorer of the prestigious competition with 140 goals in 183 appearances, scored while playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo honored for Champions League legacy as he closes in on 900 career goals
RIYADH — Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been honored with a special award recognizing his extraordinary legacy in the UEFA Champions League.The Portuguese star remains the all-time top scorer of the prestigious competition with 140 goals in 183 appearances, scored while playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.Ronaldo has topped the scoring charts in seven separate Champions League seasons and has won the trophy five times. He is also the only player to have scored in three finals.After leaving Europe in 2022, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued his illustrious career in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL), where he has since inspired a wave of stars to join Saudi football.Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has scored 51 goals in 49 matches, making him the...
August 30, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo honored for Champions League legacy as he closes in on 900 career goals

Wembley showdown: Riyadh Season boosts ticket capacity to 96,000 for Joshua vs. Dubois fight
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, announced that Riyadh Season has received approval to increase the ticket capacity to 96,000 for the Wembley showdown, which will take place on September 21, 2024.The main event will feature the International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois defending his title for the first time against former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.Tickets for the first Riyadh Season fight in London sold out last week, but with the new approval for increased capacity at the iconic stadium, additional tickets will go on sale on Friday at 12:00 noon UK time.The main card for the Riyadh Season in London will feature six all-British bouts, along with a special musical performance by...
August 30, 2024

Wembley showdown: Riyadh Season boosts ticket capacity to 96,000 for Joshua vs. Dubois fight

Yannick Carrasco led Al Shabab to a crucial win on Thursday against Al Khaleej.
Carrasco transfer saga heats up as Al Ittihad and Al Shabab clash over conflicting statements
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a night filled with tension and controversial statements, Al Ittihad President Loay Mashabi announced that the club is close to finalizing the transfer of Belgian player Yannick Carrasco from Al Shabab.The announcement came after a heated match between Al Ittihad and Al Taawoun, sparking widespread debate in the sports community.Speaking to the media, Mashabi said: "We have agreed with Al Shabab on Carrasco’s transfer; the only thing left was the player’s consent. Between the two halves, we completed the agreement with his agent, and tonight the deal will be closed."Mashabi’s statements suggest that the long-speculated transfer, which has been the subject of numerous reports in recent weeks, is on the verge of completion.However, the...
August 30, 2024

Carrasco transfer saga heats up as Al Ittihad and Al Shabab clash over conflicting statements

Houssem Aouar led Al Ittihad to a crucial last-minute victory for the second consecutive round by scoring a decisive penalty that sealed a 2-1 win over Al Taawoun.
Aouar leads Al Ittihad to last-minute victory over Al Taawoun; Al Shabab secures first win in Dammam
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Algerian star Houssem Aouar has become a symbol of joy for Al Ittihad, leading his team to a crucial last-minute victory for the second consecutive round by scoring a decisive penalty that sealed a 2-1 win over Al Taawoun.Al Taawoun took the lead through Moussa Barrow in the 59th minute, but Al Ittihad responded quickly with a goal from Frenchman Karim Benzema in the 70th minute. In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Aouar stepped up to convert a penalty, securing all three points for his team.In Dammam, Al Shabab rejuvenated their campaign with their first win of the new Saudi Pro League season, defeating hosts Al Khaleej 1-0 thanks to a goal from Belgian Yannick Carrasco at Prince Mohammad bin Fahd Stadium.Al Shabab earned three valuable points after their...
August 30, 2024

Aouar leads Al Ittihad to last-minute victory over Al Taawoun; Al Shabab secures first win in Dammam

Mitrović double powers Al Hilal to victory over Damac in Saudi Pro League thriller
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović led Al Hilal to a crucial victory against Damac, scoring two of his team’s three goals in a thrilling match that ended 3-2 in favor of the Riyadh giants. The match was part of the second round of the Saudi Pro League.Al Hilal found themselves trailing 2-1 despite taking an early lead through Mitrović in the first half. Damac quickly turned the tide early in the second half, equalizing through François Kamano before Habib Diallo, the new signing, added the second.In a dramatic turn, substitute Musab Al-Juwayr leveled the score for Al Hilal shortly after his introduction, finding the net in the 73rd minute. Mitrović secured the three points with a brilliant goal in the 84th minute, sealing the win for Al...
August 29, 2024

Mitrović double powers Al Hilal to victory over Damac in Saudi Pro League thriller

Al Nassr secures first league win with a 4-1 triumph over Al Fayha
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr clinched their first victory in the current Saudi Pro League season, triumphing 4-1 over Al Fayha in Buraidah during the league's second round.This victory buoyed Al Nassr following a draw against Al Raed in the previous round, bringing their first three points in the title race. The win positions them well as they enter the league break with high morale.The scoring opened early, with Brazilian forward Talisca finding the net in the fifth minute. Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo added a second goal from a free-kick just outside the box during the first half's stoppage time.Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic widened the gap with a third goal at the 85th minute mark. Although Al Fayha narrowed the lead with a goal from Zambian forward...
August 28, 2024

Al Nassr secures first league win with a 4-1 triumph over Al Fayha

João Cancelo signed his contract with Al Hilal in Paris.
João Cancelo joins Al Hilal in high-profile transfer from Manchester City
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Al Hilal has officially signed Portuguese player João Cancelo, 30, from Manchester City, following a recommendation from Al Hilal's Portuguese coach, Jorge Jesus.Jesus expressed a desire to strengthen the full-back position by bringing in his compatriot Cancelo.The player is set to represent Al Hilal for the next three seasons in what is considered one of the most significant deals of the season in the Saudi Pro League.The transfer fee agreed upon by Al Hilal to acquire Cancelo from Manchester City is 25 million euros, which will be paid in three installments. The first payment is due immediately upon signing the contract, with two additional payments scheduled for 2025.This acquisition also serves to fill the void left by Saud Abdul Hamid's move to...
August 27, 2024

João Cancelo joins Al Hilal in high-profile transfer from Manchester City

Al-Fateh clinches victory against Al-Ahli with a lone goal
Saudi Gazette reportALAHSA — n the opening match of the second round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Fateh secured a precious win against their guest, Al-Ahli, at the Al-Fateh Club Stadium in Al-Ahsa. The game's only goal was scored by Cape Verdean striker Djaniny Tavares.Al-Fateh bounced back from their previous defeat against Al-Qadsiah, where they lost 3-0, by capturing three valuable points against Al-Ahli. This victory halted Al-Ahli’s momentum following their morale-boosting win against Al-Orobah in the first round.The decisive moment came in the 55th minute when Nouh Al-Mousa delivered a short pass to Djaniny outside the penalty area.Djaniny fired a powerful shot that deflected off Al-Ahli's Brazilian defender Ibanez, altering the ball’s trajectory and sending it...
August 27, 2024

Al-Fateh clinches victory against Al-Ahli with a lone goal

AS Roma presented Saud Abdulhamid on Tuesday. (@ASRomaArabic)
From Riyadh to Rome: Saud Abdulhamid makes historic transfer to AS Roma
Saudi Gazette report ROME — In a move that marks a milestone for Saudi football, Saud Abdulhamid has completed his historic transfer to AS Roma, becoming the first player from the Kingdom to join one of Europe’s elite football leagues.At just 25, the Roshn Saudi League winner with Al-Hilal is set to don the prestigious No.12 jersey for the Italian Serie A giants. His arrival in Rome was met with significant fanfare, following a successful medical examination that sealed his move on Monday.A stalwart of Saudi football, Abdulhamid's journey from the local pitches of Riyadh to the international grounds of Rome is not just a personal achievement but a giant leap for Saudi footballers aspiring to compete on the global stage. His transition from Al-Ittihad, where he started his...
August 27, 2024

From Riyadh to Rome: Saud Abdulhamid makes historic transfer to AS Roma

Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76
LONDON — Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager and the first non-British person to hold the role, has died at the age of 76.Eriksson led the England national team to the quarter-finals in three major tournaments during his tenure from 2001 to 2006.In January, Eriksson revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer and was given "at best" a year to live.On Monday, his children, Lina and Johan, announced his peaceful passing at his home in Bjorkefors, outside Sunne."Our father Sven-Goran Eriksson fell asleep peacefully in his home this morning. He fought bravely with his illness, but now it has come to an end," they said in a statement.Eriksson's illustrious career saw him manage 12 clubs, including notable stints at Manchester City, Leicester, Roma, and...
August 26, 2024

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

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