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José Mourinho.
Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after Champions League exit
ISTANBUL — Turkish giants Fenerbahce have parted ways with head coach José Mourinho, the club confirmed on Friday, just days after their Champions League playoff elimination.“Fenerbahce and José Mourinho have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank him for his efforts and wish him success in the future,” the Istanbul side said in a statement.The decision came two days after Fenerbahce were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League playoffs by Portuguese club Benfica, ending their hopes of reaching the group stage.Mourinho, 62, was appointed in 2024 in a high-profile move that was seen as a major coup for Turkish football.In his lone full season, he guided the club to 37 wins, 14 draws, and 11 defeats across 62 matches in all competitions.However, falling short of Champions League...
August 29, 2025

Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after Champions League exit

Benzema rallies Al Ittihad to defend crown as new RSL season kicks off
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Karim Benzema has called on Al Ittihad to reproduce their championship-winning form as the Jeddah giants prepare to launch their Saudi Pro League title defense away to Al Okhdood on Saturday.The French striker, who captained Al Ittihad to a league and King’s Cup double last season, enters the new campaign with both confidence and caution.Benzema scored twice in May’s cup final against Al Qadsiah to seal the double, finishing the year with 25 goals across all competitions and being named the 2024–25 RSL Player of the Season.Reflecting on last year’s achievements, Benzema said: “I’m very happy finally to have won the league and the cup, which were very important. For me the most important thing is collective trophies.To win an individual award is...
August 27, 2025

Benzema rallies Al Ittihad to defend crown as new RSL season kicks off

Cristiano Ronaldo chases third straight golden boot as Al Nassr star eyes SPL title
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo enters the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season on the brink of yet another milestone.The Al Nassr captain has already scored 74 goals in 77 RSL appearances since arriving in Riyadh in late 2022, a return that underlines his enduring ability to dominate at the highest level even at the age of 40.Fresh from signing a new contract that keeps him at the club until 2027, Ronaldo now has his sights set on a third consecutive golden boot.Should he succeed, he will join an elite group that includes Nasser Al Shamrani, Omar Al Somah, and Abderrazak Hamdallah, who have all won the league’s top scorer award three times.Al Shamrani remains the only player to claim it four times, while Al Somah is the only one to achieve the feat in three straight...
August 27, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo chases third straight golden boot as Al Nassr star eyes SPL title

Yannick Carrasco.
FIFA lifts Al Shabab transfer ban after case closure, club denies Carrasco exit rumors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Shabab confirmed Tuesday that FIFA has officially lifted the transfer ban imposed on the club, clearing the way for the Riyadh side to register new players in the current summer window.Club spokesperson Turki Al-Ghamdi said in a statement on X that the ban was lifted after the case that triggered the sanction was formally closed.He stressed the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the club’s rights, meeting its obligations, and providing all necessary support to stabilize and strengthen the first team.The dispute stemmed from a solidarity contribution linked to former player Aaron Salem, described by the club as a “small amount” that posed no real obstacle to player registration.Although the sum was transferred nearly two months ago, Al...
August 27, 2025

FIFA lifts Al Shabab transfer ban after case closure, club denies Carrasco exit rumors

Renard names 27-man Saudi squad for Czech training camp ahead of World Cup playoff
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard has unveiled a 27-man squad for the Green Falcons’ upcoming training camp in the Czech Republic, part of preparations for October’s Asian playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The camp will run from August 31 to September 8 and includes two friendly matches.Saudi Arabia face North Macedonia on September 4 at Viktoria Žižkov Stadium in Prague, before meeting hosts Czech Republic on September 8 at Malšovická Arena in Hradec Králové.The squad list features a blend of experience and youth, with veterans such as captain Salem Al-Dawsari, midfielder Mohamed Kanno, and striker Saleh Al-Shehri joined by emerging talents including Musab Al Juwayr, Marwan Al-Sahafi, and Jihad Zekri.Among the goalkeepers...
August 27, 2025

Renard names 27-man Saudi squad for Czech training camp ahead of World Cup playoff

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev has won only one Grand Slam match in the 2025 season
Medvedev’s US Open match descends into chaos after photographer enters court
FLUSHING MEADOWS — The US Open descended into chaos on Sunday when a photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point, bringing the first-round match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.Medvedev was eventually knocked out 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 by Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, who threatened to walk off the court at one point and called for the Russian to be disqualified.Medvedev has produced some extraordinary moments at Flushing Meadows over the years – but what happened on the 2021 champion's way to another humbling defeat was perhaps the most incredible.Serving for the match at 6-3 7-5 5-4, Bonzi was preparing to play his second serve when the photographer stepped onto the court surface.The disruption led chair umpire Greg...
August 25, 2025

Medvedev’s US Open match descends into chaos after photographer enters court

Appeals committee ruling throws Saudi Super Cup into chaos as Al Hilal face Cup ban threat
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Football Federation’s appeals committee has overturned a previous disciplinary verdict against Al Hilal but confirmed severe sanctions that could bar the Riyadh giants from competing in next season’s King’s Cup.In a shock decision announced less than an hour before Saturday’s Saudi Super Cup final between Al Nassr and Al Ahli in Hong Kong, the committee upheld Al Hilal’s punishment for withdrawing from this year’s competition, ruling the club had forfeited its semifinal match against Al Qadsiah by a 3-0 scoreline.The ruling leaves Al Hilal under immense pressure to secure a qualifying position for the 2026 Saudi Super Cup.Failure to do so could see the suspension carried over to the following knockout competition — the prestigious...
August 23, 2025

Appeals committee ruling throws Saudi Super Cup into chaos as Al Hilal face Cup ban threat

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 100 goals with Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Cristiano Ronaldo has carved yet another chapter into football history, becoming the first player to score one hundred or more goals with four different clubs after striking for Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup final against Al Ahli on Saturday in Hong Kong.The Portuguese forward, now 40, converted a first-half penalty to reach his century with the Riyadh club in just 113 appearances since joining in late 2022.The goal adds to a career defined by relentless scoring across Europe and now Asia.At Real Madrid, he became the club’s all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 games, establishing a standard that remains unmatched.At Manchester United, across two separate spells, he found the net 145 times in 346 matches, combining youthful flair with veteran...
August 23, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 100 goals with Al Nassr

Al Ahli beat Al Nassr on penalties to claim Saudi Super Cup crown
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ahli clinched the first trophy of the 2025-26 Saudi football season after defeating Al Nassr 5-3 on penalties in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday in Hong Kong.The match finished 2-2 in regulation, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 100th goal for Al Nassr before the Asian champions rallied twice to force the shootout.Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 38th minute, converting from the spot after Ayman Yahya’s cross struck Ali Majrashi’s arm inside the area. It marked the Portuguese star’s century of goals since joining Al Nassr in December 2022, 74 of them coming in the Roshn Saudi League.Franck Kessié equalized deep into first-half stoppage time with a curling effort from the edge of the box, continuing his standout form after a brace in the...
August 23, 2025

Al Ahli beat Al Nassr on penalties to claim Saudi Super Cup crown

Jaissle: Al Ahli eager to set the tone with Saudi Super Cup win over Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle says winning the Saudi Super Cup final against Al Nassr on Saturday in Hong Kong would be a “crucial first step” to set his team on the right track this season.The German coach, who faces a familiar opponent in Portuguese tactician Jorge Jesus, underlined that finals are unpredictable and cannot be judged by past encounters.“We are very motivated for the final. Winning at the start of the season is very important to put us on the right path,” Jaissle said in his pre-match press conference.Asked whether Al Ahli’s late invitation to the tournament meant less pressure, Jaissle dismissed the notion.“It has nothing to do with timing. We only had to reschedule a few things to make sure we represent the club...
August 22, 2025

Jaissle: Al Ahli eager to set the tone with Saudi Super Cup win over Al Nassr

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