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Neymar returns to Al Hilal training after a year-long injury absence
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Brazilian forward Neymar has announced his return to full training with Saudi club Al Hilal, nearly a year after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus injury in his left knee during a national team match.Neymar, 32, joined Al Hilal in August 2023 in a massive transfer from French club Paris Saint-Germain. However, his participation was cut short after a knee injury on October 17 during Brazil's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Uruguay, limiting him to just five appearances for Al Hilal.On Sunday, Neymar posted on Instagram in Portuguese: "I’m happy to be back with the group... now everything is pure happiness."The Brazil captain also shared photos of himself training with his teammates and taking shots under the watchful eye of Portuguese coach...
October 01, 2024

Neymar returns to Al Hilal training after a year-long injury absence

Aleksander Mitrovic of Al-Hilal celebrates after scoring for Al-Hilal against Damac. (SPL)
SAFF credits Al Hilal's second goal to Al Riyadh defender, Mitrovic remains RSL top scorer
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Following a review by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's (SAFF) Referees Department, Al Hilal’s second goal in their 3-0 Roshn Saudi League matchweek 3 victory over Al Riyadh has been officially credited as an own goal by Al Riyadh defender Yoann Barbet. The goal was initially logged as scored by Al Hilal forward Aleksandar Mitrovic.The match ended with a 3-0 win for Al Hilal, with Salem Al Dawsari netting the first goal and Mitrovic scoring the third.Despite the reclassification, Mitrovic remains at the top of the RSL scoring charts with 7 goals, having scored doubles against Al Okhdood, Damac, and Al Ittihad, and one goal against Al Riyadh.
October 01, 2024

SAFF credits Al Hilal's second goal to Al Riyadh defender, Mitrovic remains RSL top scorer

Derby Week: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province derbies to light up SPL over three days
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) Competitions Department announced on Sunday, September 30, the kick-off dates and times for matchweeks 9 to 13 of the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League (RSL).Matchweek 9 will feature three major derbies, beginning on Thursday, October 31, with three matches, including the highly anticipated Jeddah derby between Al Ittihad and Al Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City at 21:00.The "Derby Week" action continues on Friday, November 1, when Al Nassr will host Al Hilal at Al Awwal Park at 21:00, followed by the Eastern Province Derby on Saturday, November 2, with Al Ettifaq taking on Al Qadsiah at 21:00.The SPL had previously stated that the dates and times for these matches would be revealed at the end of September after the confirmation...
October 01, 2024

Derby Week: Jeddah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province derbies to light up SPL over three days

Al Ahli secures 2-0 win over Al Wasl in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportDUBAI — Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi FC continued their strong start in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 with a 2-0 victory over Al Wasl Club of the United Arab Emirates on Monday.First-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Roger Ibanez sealed the win, giving Al Ahli six points from their first two matches, while Al Wasl remains on three points.Al Wasl started brightly, with Nicolas Gimenez coming close to scoring in the opening minutes, twisting past his defender and curling a low shot just wide of the post.Al Ahli responded swiftly, taking the lead in the third minute. A long ball from Roger Ibanez was expertly controlled by Mahrez, who calmly slotted the ball past Khaled Al Senani to make it 1-0.Al Wasl nearly equalized in the 20th minute, but Ivan Toney made...
October 01, 2024

Al Ahli secures 2-0 win over Al Wasl in AFC Champions League Elite

Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to first AFC Champions League Elite victory
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club to their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25, defeating Al Rayyan SC 2-1 at at Al Awwal park Stadium on Monday.The victory also marked head coach Stefano Pioli’s debut in continental club football in Asia, securing four points for Al Nassr, while Al Rayyan remains without a win.Back in action after missing the opener against Iraq's Al Shorta, Ronaldo was heavily involved early on, initiating a move that led to Angelo Gabriel narrowly missing a shot. Ronaldo twice tested Al Rayyan’s keeper, Paulo Vidotti, but was denied on both occasions.Sadio Mane was next to try, sending a shot wide in the 17th minute after being set up by Ronaldo following a scramble in Al Rayyan’s box.Al...
October 01, 2024

Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to first AFC Champions League Elite victory

Al Nassr continues winning streak under coach Pioli with victory over Al Wehda
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr secured three points against Al Wehda, extending their unbeaten run under Italian coach Stefano Pioli, with a 2-0 win in the opening of the Saudi Pro League's fifth round.The victory brings Al Nassr to 11 points, putting them just one point behind their traditional rival, who tops the standings with 12 points.Brazilian star Angelo Gabriel scored his first goal for Al Nassr with a stunning shot that deceived goalkeeper Abdullah Al Owaisheer just minutes before the end of the first half.Sultan Al Ghannam, a key player for Al Nassr, won a penalty early in the second half after being fouled by an Al Wehda defender. Cristiano Ronaldo calmly converted the penalty, adding the second goal for the team.Al Wehda was reduced to 10 men in the final minutes...
September 28, 2024

Al Nassr continues winning streak under coach Pioli with victory over Al Wehda

Karim Benzema celebrates his goal against Al-Khaleej.
Al Ittihad storms back with 4-1 win over Al Khaleej as Al Ahli stumbles in shock defeat to Al Qadsiah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad made a dramatic comeback against Al-Khaleej, overturning an early deficit to secure a 4-1 victory, reclaiming their winning form in Round 5 of the Saudi Pro League.After suffering a loss to Al-Hilal in the previous round, Al-Ittihad bounced back to claim three crucial points in a match that came alive in the second half, favoring the home team.Al-Khaleej opened the scoring early through Khalid Nari in the fifth minute with a lob over Croatian goalkeeper Rajkovic. The visitors held onto their lead until the end of the first half.In the second half, Karim Benzema equalized for Al-Ittihad in the 49th minute, and soon after, Houssem Aouar gave Al-Ittihad the lead in the 55th minute. Dutchman Steven Bergwijn added a third goal in the 67th minute, and...
September 28, 2024

Al Ittihad storms back with 4-1 win over Al Khaleej as Al Ahli stumbles in shock defeat to Al Qadsiah

The new season of the Saudi Women's Premier League 2024–2025 will kick off on Friday.
Saudi Women’s Premier League to kick off on Friday with 3 matches
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The new season of the Saudi Women's Premier League 2024–2025 will kick off on Friday. There will be three matches on the opening day, with the meeting of Al Shabab, Al Ahli and Al Nassar with Al Taraji, Al Amal and Al Ula respectively.Ten teams will compete in the match and they are Al Nassr, Al Ahli, Al Shabab, Al Qadisiyah, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, Eastern Flames, AlUla, Al Amal, and Al Taraji. The league will follow a home-and-away format with over 90 matches across 18 rounds.This season will witness participation of over 200 players representing more than 20 nationalities, with clubs completing over 15 international transfer deals. This diversity is expected to enhance the competitive level and highlight the rapid growth of women’s football in the...
September 26, 2024

Saudi Women’s Premier League to kick off on Friday with 3 matches

The partnership was formalized in London between Al Hilal, represented by its Chairman Fahad bin Nafel, and DAZN, represented by Kacy Grine, President of DAZN for the Middle East and North Africa.
Turki Alalshikh announces launch of Al Hilal's DAZN channel with Riyadh Season sponsorship
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced Riyadh Season’s sponsorship of Al Hilal’s new channel on the global platform DAZN.This move is set to elevate the club’s international media presence. Riyadh Season will oversee the content and programs broadcasted on the channel, offering a unique experience for Al Hilal fans.In a statement, Alalshikh explained that the channel will feature exclusive programs and interviews, daily reports on training sessions, and behind-the-scenes access to players' locker rooms.The channel will also broadcast select friendly matches and include Riyadh Season-sponsored programs showcasing top stars from around the world.Alalshikh emphasized: “This channel will expand Al Hilal’s...
September 25, 2024

Turki Alalshikh announces launch of Al Hilal's DAZN channel with Riyadh Season sponsorship

Al Hilal begins King’s Cup defense with narrow victory over Al Bukayriyah
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Defending champions Al Hilal kicked off their King’s Cup campaign with a hard-fought away victory against Al Bukayriyah, a team from the first division, winning by a single goal scored by Brazilian Marcos Leonardo from the penalty spot.The only goal of the match came in the 40th minute after Abdullah Al Hamdan was fouled, leading to the penalty awarded to Al Hilal. Leonardo stepped up to convert it successfully, marking the start of his scoring journey in this season's King’s Cup.Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus opted to rest several key players for the match, including Brazilian Malcom and Portuguese Neves, while goalkeeper Yassine Bono, along with Mitrovic, Lodi, and Salem Al-Dosari, remained on the bench.
September 25, 2024

Al Hilal begins King’s Cup defense with narrow victory over Al Bukayriyah

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