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The training session began with warm-up exercises followed by passing drills.
Saudi national team kicks off training camp in Jeddah ahead of World Cup 2026 qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi national football team launched its training camp on Friday evening in Jeddah as part of preparations for the first and second rounds of the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.Saudi Arabia will host Indonesia on September 5 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, before facing China away on September 10 at Dalian Suoyuan Stadium.On the field, the team held its first training session at the training pitch of King Abdullah Sports City under the guidance of head coach Roberto Mancini. The session was attended by the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al-Misehal, and Secretary-General Ibrahim Al-Qasim.The training session began with warm-up exercises followed by passing drills. The players then...
August 31, 2024

Saudi national team kicks off training camp in Jeddah ahead of World Cup 2026 qualifiers

CEO of Al Ahli Saudi Club Company Ron Gourlay with Ivan Toney after signing the documents in London.
Al Ahli signs English striker Ivan Toney from Brentford on a contract until 2028
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Al Ahli have secured the high-profile signing of England international Ivan Toney from Premier League side Brentford, with the striker agreeing to a contract that runs until 2028.Toney, 28, brings significant firepower to an Al Ahli attack already featuring stars like Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, and Feras Al Buraikan.Managed by Matthias Jaissle, the Jeddah club, who finished third in last season’s Roshn Saudi League, have started the 2024-25 campaign with one win and one defeat from their opening two matches.Al Ahli will hope Toney replicates his impressive form from the 2022-23 Premier League season, where he scored 20 goals, finishing third in the league’s scoring charts behind Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. In total, Toney netted 69 times in 128...
August 31, 2024

Al Ahli signs English striker Ivan Toney from Brentford on a contract until 2028

The deal falls under the 2003-born category, which allows each club to register two players in this age bracket.
Al Nassr signs Brazilian youngster Wesley from Corinthians on a four-year deal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr announced on Friday the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian forward Wesley Gasova from Corinthians on a four-year contract.The deal falls under the 2003-born category, which allows each club to register two players in this age bracket.The contract signing was attended by Al Nassr's sporting director Fernando Hierro, who expressed his delight at securing Wesley, describing him as one of the promising talents in Brazilian football.Wesley played the most matches for Corinthians this season, appearing in 47 games under coach Ramon Diaz and was a key player before losing his starting spot in the last five matches.Throughout his time with Corinthians, Wesley made 99 official appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and...
August 30, 2024

Al Nassr signs Brazilian youngster Wesley from Corinthians on a four-year deal

The final is set for May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
UCL 2024/25 League phase draw sets stage for expanded competition with 36 teams
LONDON — The UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League phase draw took place on Thursday at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum, featuring 36 teams instead of the usual 32.The top eight teams will advance directly to the knockout rounds, while teams finishing in 9th through 24th place will enter a two-legged playoff for a spot in the final 16.The final is set for May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.UCL draw and fixtures in full:Arsenal: PSG (H), Inter (A), Shakhtar (H), Atalanta (A), Dinamo Zagreb (H), Sporting (A), Monaco (H), Girona (A).- Aston Villa: Bayern Munich (H), Leipzig (A), Juventus (H), Club Brugge (A), Celtic (H), Young Boys (A), Bologna (H), AS Monaco (A).- Liverpool: Real Madrid (H), Leipzig (A), Leverkusen (H), AC Milan (A), Lille (H), PSV Eindhoven (A), Bologna (H),...
August 30, 2024

UCL 2024/25 League phase draw sets stage for expanded competition with 36 teams

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

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