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Real Madrid unveils Kylian Mbappe signing
MADRID — French football superstar Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year contract with Spanish club Real Madrid on Tuesday."#WelcomeMbappé," the club announced on X, adding that the 25-year-old's health checkup was also completed.After the signing, Mbappe was presented with a replica of the stadium, a watch, and a shirt with his name and No. 9 printed on it by club president Florentino Perez. Paris-born Mbappe left Paris Saint-Germain after a seven-year stint. He won six French Ligue 1 titles in seven seasons with PSG and was the French champion with Monaco in 2017. He also helped France win the 2018 World Cup held in Russia.Regarded as one of the best players in the world, Mbappe scored 256 goals in 308 matches for PSG, becoming the club's all-time top scorer. —...
July 16, 2024

Real Madrid unveils Kylian Mbappe signing

Barbara Biggi.
Barbara Biggi appointed as CCO of Al-Ahli Club Company
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Board of Directors of Al-Ahli Saudi Club Company announced on Saturday the appointment of Barbara Biggi as Chief Commercial Officer. The Italian CCO will lead and supervise the implementation of the club’s strategic plans in the commercial sector in the upcoming period.Biggi has an impressive experience, spanning more than 25 years in leadership and operational positions, through which she contributed to planning and developing strategies and improving the efficiency of operations and business development.During her spell with FC Internazionale Milano in Italy, Biggi held several positions, starting with the Marketing Manager position (2001 to 2009), Director of Partnerships (2009 to 2015), Global Youth Business Director (2015 to 2018), before being...
July 14, 2024

Barbara Biggi appointed as CCO of Al-Ahli Club Company

Saudi fighter Hattan Al-Saif secures victory over Egyptian opponent in international fighting event
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a thrilling match at the "Global Combat Tournament" in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Hattan Al-Saif fulfilled her promise and brought another victory to her country. She faced off against Egyptian competitor Eman Baraka in the second round of the inaugural season of the Middle East and Africa Professional Fighters League.Al-Saif, competing at Riyadh's "Green Halls," received a warm reception from the audience and clinched an exciting win after a fierce battle that led to Baraka, a karate black belt representing the Egyptian national team, withdrawing from the fight.After the match, Al-Saif stated in a media interview, "I promised Saudi fans to always give my best in upcoming tournaments, and they deserve it."Her fiancé, Saudi...
July 13, 2024

Saudi fighter Hattan Al-Saif secures victory over Egyptian opponent in international fighting event

Coach Laurent Blanc begun his duties with the team starting from the training camp in Spain, which commenced on Saturday, July 13.
Al-Ittihad officially signs Frenchman Laurent Blanc as head coach
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ittihad Saudi Club has officially announced the signing of French coach Laurent Blanc to lead the team in the upcoming season. The announcement was made through an email sent to the club's official members on Saturday.The news of the signing was quickly followed by an official announcement on the club's social media accounts.The email did not disclose details about Blanc's contract terms, but sources familiar with the matter indicated that the contract is for two seasons with an option for a third.According to sources, Blanc has already begun his duties with the team starting from the training camp in Spain, which commenced on Saturday.Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad Saudi Club has scheduled a friendly match against Spanish side Elche as part of their...
July 13, 2024

Al-Ittihad officially signs Frenchman Laurent Blanc as head coach

Riyadh Season to host African Super Cup final between Al-Ahly and Zamalek
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki Al Al-Sheikh announced with Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), an agreement between Sela Company, representing the Riyadh Season, and CAF to host the African Super Cup final between Egyptian clubs Al-Ahly and Zamalek.The match will take place as part of Riyadh Season 2024 on September 27, 2024, with CAF to announce the venue and kickoff time in due course.Advisor Al-Sheikh stated: "We are pleased to host the African Super Cup during Riyadh Season, representing one of the most important tournaments in the African continent. This event brings together two football giants from our brotherly country, the Arab...
July 13, 2024

Riyadh Season to host African Super Cup final between Al-Ahly and Zamalek

Saudi Olympic Committee announces participation of 10 athletes in Paris 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced on Tuesday the participation of 10 athletes in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games hosted by Paris from July 26 to August 11. The athletes will compete in events including show jumping, taekwondo, athletics, and swimming.The Saudi delegation marks its first female presence in the Olympics through direct qualification by taekwondo player Dunia Abu Talib, who secured her spot during the Asian qualifying rounds held last March in Taian, China.Representing Saudi Arabia in show jumping are riders Ramzy Al-Duhami, Abdullah Al-Sharbatly, Khaled Al-Mobty, and Abdulrahman Al-Rajhi. They earned their Olympic berth by topping Group 7 qualifiers at the Doha International Show Jumping Championship last year.In athletics,...
July 09, 2024

Saudi Olympic Committee announces participation of 10 athletes in Paris 2024

Team Falcons make history with Call of Duty: Warzone triumph at Esports World Cup
RIYADH — They say winning is everything, but for the Team Falcons trio who emerged victorious in the opening final of the inaugural Esports World Cup, it was everything surrounding their triumph that made it so special.To the delight of a packed and raucous SEF Arena at Boulevard Riyadh City on Saturday night, the Saudi Arabian side claimed the Call of Duty: Warzone crown in an enthralling final.“None of us are from Saudi, but we’ve come here to open arms at the hotel, at the airport, at the Boulevard – they treat us like family, and we appreciate that so much,” says Soka, the Tongan in the trio of the American double act of Shifty – the MVP of the tournament – and Biffle.Team Falcons had already made gaming history in the Esports World Cup, which runs from July 3 to August...
July 09, 2024

Team Falcons make history with Call of Duty: Warzone triumph at Esports World Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced that the Saudi Super Cup will be held in the city of Abha in the southern Asir region from August 13 to 17, 2024
Abha will host Saudi Super Cup next month
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced that the Saudi Super Cup will be held in the city of Abha in the southern Asir region from August 13 to 17, 2024.The tournament will be organized by SAFF in cooperation with the Asir Development Authority, and the Saudi Tourism Authority, represented by “The Spirit of Saudi Arabia,” the official identity of Saudi tourism. SAFF decided to organize the tournament within the Kingdom after dropping the previously proposed idea of holding it in China.The tournament will coincide with the 2024 Asir Summer Season, which witnessed the launch of the region’s tourism identity ‘Asir Tahawal.’ Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha will host the semi-finals and final matches. The defending...
July 04, 2024

Abha will host Saudi Super Cup next month

Saudi Football Federation appoints Michel Salgado to coach U-15 national team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Ibrahim Al-Qasim, Secretary-General of the Saudi Football Federation, signed an agreement at the federation's headquarters in Riyadh with Spanish coach Michel Salgado.Under the agreement, Salgado will coach the Saudi U-15 national team and oversee the "Future Falcons" program until 2026.Michel Salgado, who holds a UEFA Pro coaching license, has previously served as the head coach of Cypriot club Pafos and the regional team of Galicia in Spain.As a player, Michel Salgado has an impressive record, having represented Spanish club Real Madrid, English club Blackburn Rovers, and the Spanish national team. His notable achievements include winning the UEFA Champions League twice, the Spanish La Liga four times, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Spanish Super...
June 29, 2024

Saudi Football Federation appoints Michel Salgado to coach U-15 national team

Saudi Arabia pitted against Japan and Australia in World Cup qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The draw for the third round of the Asian Cup qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup has placed the Saudi national team in Group C, which has been labeled the "Group of Death", it was revealed at the draw held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.Group C includes Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. Group A consists of Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and North Korea, while Group B comprises South Korea, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Palestine, and Kuwait.According to the current qualification system, the top two teams from each group will directly qualify for the World Cup.The teams finishing third and fourth in each group will advance to a fourth-round playoff, where the six teams will be divided into two groups of three.Each group...
June 27, 2024

Saudi Arabia pitted against Japan and Australia in World Cup qualifiers

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