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Bergwijn brace powers Al Ittihad past Al Fateh in six-goal thriller
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad proved they can win without Karim Benzema, defeating Al Fateh 4-2 in a dramatic Roshn Saudi League clash at Alinma Stadium on Friday night.With Benzema sidelined after his opening-week hat-trick, Steven Bergwijn took center stage, striking twice in four minutes before halftime to swing the match in the champions’ favor.Laurent Blanc’s side had gone ahead on 22 minutes through Houssem Aouar, only for Matias Vargas to level for Al Fateh 11 minutes later.But Bergwijn, building on a dazzling debut season last year, restored the advantage with goals in the 35th and 39th minute.The visitors’ night worsened when Mourad Batna was sent off just before halftime.However, Ittihad also went down to 10 men on the hour when goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic was...
September 13, 2025

Bergwijn brace powers Al Ittihad past Al Fateh in six-goal thriller

Al-Nassr's Joao Felix named MOTM after hat-trick at Al-Taawoun. (SPL)
Explained: The key moves from the Saudi Pro League summer transfers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League’s summer transfer window delivered again a headline-grabbing period in the competition’s history, turning the Kingdom into a global battleground for talents.Al Ittihad leaned on the sharp eye of sporting director Ramon Planes to reshape its roster.The Jeddah giants landed local talents Mohammed Barnawi from Al Hilal and Mohammed Hazazi from Al Nassr, while also recruiting Guinean prospect Roger Fernandes from Braga, Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Doumbia from Antwerp, and Serbian defender Jan Carlo Simic from Anderlecht.Departures included Abdullilah Hawsawi to Al Taawoun and Unai Hernández to Al Shabab on loan.Champions Al Hilal made even bigger waves, signing French fullback Theo Hernández from AC Milan and Uruguayan striker Darwin...
September 12, 2025

Explained: The key moves from the Saudi Pro League summer transfers

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and Mike Tyson (right) will face off in an exhibition match in 2026
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. set to meet in exhibition boxing match in 2026
NEW YORK — Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to meet in an early 2026 matchup of boxing Hall of Famers.Tyson, who will turn 60 next year, will return to the ring after his loss to Jake Paul last year in an eight-round bout. He’ll meet the unbeaten Mayweather, 48, who said the “exhibition will give the fans what they want.”No date or site was provided in the announcement Thursday by CSI Sports, the live boxing production company which will launch a media streaming and broadcast partnership with this event.“When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens,’” Tyson said in the release announcing the fight. “But, Floyd said yes.”“This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could...
September 05, 2025

Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. set to meet in exhibition boxing match in 2026

Al Hilal sign Turkish defender Yusuf Akcicek on €22m deal until 2029
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi champions Al Hilal have announced the signing of Turkish teenage defender Yusuf Akcicek from Fenerbahce in a deal worth €22 million.The 19-year-old center-back, regarded as one of Turkey’s brightest prospects, has signed a four-year contract running until the summer of 2029.The move was confirmed on Monday with the headline “A new shield in Al Hilal’s squad” across the club’s official X account.Akcicek, born on January 25, 2006, joins Al Hilal under the foreign-born player rule for U-21 footballers, meaning the Riyadh club will benefit from his classification as a youth player during the next three seasons.Despite his age, Akcicek has already broken into the Turkish national team setup, featuring twice for his country during the recent...
September 02, 2025

Al Hilal sign Turkish defender Yusuf Akcicek on €22m deal until 2029

Al Ahli secure Flamengo starlet Matheus Gonçalves in long-term deal through 2027
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli have completed the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Matheus Gonçalves from Flamengo on a contract running until 2027, as the Jeddah club continue to strengthen ahead of the new season.Gonçalves, who successfully passed his medical before linking up with the first team in Jeddah, impressed last year with Flamengo.He featured in 18 matches, creating 15 scoring chances and netting five goals, while also demonstrating flair and confidence with 66 successful dribbles.Al Ahli confirmed the deal fits within their wider strategy of adding young, dynamic talent to support both domestic and continental ambitions this season.The Brazilian is not the club’s only youthful addition this window. Media reports said that Al Ahli have also secured the...
September 02, 2025

Al Ahli secure Flamengo starlet Matheus Gonçalves in long-term deal through 2027

Al Qadsiah sign German midfielder Julian Weigl to strengthen defensive midfield
Saudi Gazette reportALKHOBAR — Al Qadsiah have announced the signing of German international Julian Weigl to bolster their midfield, as the club continue reshaping their squad ahead of the Roshn Saudi League campaign.Weigl, 29, arrives with a wealth of top-level experience, known for his composure, positional discipline, and ability to dictate tempo from deep.The defensive midfielder is expected to provide balance to the side, plugging gaps that appeared in recent outings and offering stability in front of the back line.His arrival coincides with the departure of Argentine youngster Ezequiel Fernández, who has officially joined Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen following a short spell in Saudi Arabia.Al Qadsiah confirmed that Weigl could make his debut in the team’s highly anticipated...
September 02, 2025

Al Qadsiah sign German midfielder Julian Weigl to strengthen defensive midfield

Al Ahli cruise into King’s Cup last 16 with Toney hat-trick in 5-0 win
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Ahli maintained their blistering attacking form as they powered past Al Arabi 5-0 to secure a place in the last 16 of the King’s Cup.The reigning Asian champions made light work of their opponents at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah, sealing qualification from the first of this round’s fixtures.The tie had been brought forward to accommodate Al Ahli’s participation in the upcoming Intercontinental Cup.Star striker Ivan Toney stole the spotlight, netting a superb hat-trick to claim Man of the Match honors.The England international opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 31 minutes, doubled his tally with a free kick near the edge of the box in the 82nd minute, and then rounded off the scoring in stoppage time with another penalty.French...
September 01, 2025

Al Ahli cruise into King’s Cup last 16 with Toney hat-trick in 5-0 win

Al Hilal’s 21 league titles and 40+ trophies headline Saudi football’s officially documented 123-year history
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — After more than a century of football in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia finally has its official, comprehensive, and uncontested football record.The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Sunday the completion of a landmark project that has documented 123 years of the game’s history, stretching from the Kingdom’s first kick-off in the early 1900s to the current era in which Saudi clubs dominate the global stage.The project, the first of its kind in scope and precision, moves beyond mere documentation. It is now the official national reference for the history of Saudi football detailing competitions, trophies, organizational changes, and even definitions for terms such as “champion” and “tournament classification.”It draws from decades of...
September 01, 2025

Al Hilal’s 21 league titles and 40+ trophies headline Saudi football’s officially documented 123-year history

The announcement came during a press conference on Sunday, marking the end of an ambitious initiative described as the most comprehensive in depth, accuracy, and scope. (Supplied)
Saudi Arabia officially documents 123 years of football history
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a landmark moment for Saudi sport, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced the official completion of a national project documenting the Kingdom’s football history across 123 years, from its earliest beginnings in 1902 to its current global prominence.The announcement came during a press conference on Sunday, marking the end of an ambitious initiative described as the most comprehensive in depth, accuracy, and scope.Moving beyond mere record-keeping, the project establishes a national and official reference for the history of Saudi football, including players, clubs, competitions, and governing bodies.According to the federation, the work spanned from March 2024 to April 2025 and followed eight stages of collection, review, and validation.It...
September 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia officially documents 123 years of football history

Al-Qadsiah's Mateo Retegui has perfect debut grabbing two goals against Al-Najmah. (SPL)
Retegui scores twice as Al Qadsiah ease past Al Najmah on opening night
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Qadsiah announced their intent as Roshn Saudi League title challengers with a 3-1 victory over top-flight debutants Al Najmah on Friday, powered by a brace from new Italian striker Mateo Retegui.The Italy international, last season’s Serie A top scorer, needed only five minutes to make his mark, heading home Turki Al Ammar’s pinpoint cross to ignite the home crowd at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.Al Najmah, playing their first-ever RSL fixture, struggled to settle and conceded a second just before half-time when Julian Quinones, one of last season’s most prolific scorers, converted from Nahitan Nandez’s assist.To their credit, the visitors responded after the break. Iraqi forward Ali Jasim struck on 54 minutes to halve the deficit, and for a...
August 31, 2025

Retegui scores twice as Al Qadsiah ease past Al Najmah on opening night

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