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Nacho Fernandez signed his new contract with Al-Qadsiah at his country's camp at Germany.
Nacho Fernandez joins Al-Qadsiah after leaving Real Madrid
Saudi Gazette reportMUNICH — Al-Qadsiah, newly promoted to the Saudi Pro League, announced on Thursday their signing of Real Madrid captain Nacho Fernandez after the expiration of his contract with the Spanish league giant and European champion.Nacho (34) joins the Aramco-owned club on a free transfer.Al-Qadsiah announced their contract with Nacho through a video on the social media platform X, captioning it: "The wait is over... The champions' captain is at Al-Qadsiah."Nacho spent his career at Real Madrid, being promoted to the first team in 2012, although he was not a consistent starter. He wore the captain's armband in the recently concluded season and lifted the Champions League trophy after the victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final.Currently participating...
June 27, 2024

Nacho Fernandez joins Al-Qadsiah after leaving Real Madrid

Cate Campbell has been a stalwart of the Australian swim team
Australian 'swimming queen' Campbell retires
SYDNEY — One of Australia's most celebrated swimmers has announced her retirement from the sport after failing to qualify for this year's Olympics in Paris.Cate Campbell announced that it was “time to officially say goodbye to the dream I have had since I was 9 years old,” in a social media post on Wednesday, a week after bowing out of the Australian Olympic Trials in Brisbane.Campbell missed out on what would have been her fifth Games team when she fell short of qualification for the 100m and 50m freestyle events.A veteran of four Olympics, she has won eight Olympic medals, broke seven world records and is one of the most recognizable faces in Australian sport.“While there are many conflicting emotions, especially because it did not end exactly how I had hoped, I am still...
June 27, 2024

Australian 'swimming queen' Campbell retires

Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), confirmed on Wednesday the full Riyadh Season Card to be staged at Wembley Stadium September 21.
Wembley Stadium to witness Riyadh Season Card Joshua - Dubois heavyweight clash on Sept. 21  
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), confirmed on Wednesday the full Riyadh Season Card to be staged at Wembley Stadium September 21. The heavyweight bout between two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face off new IBF interim heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.This mega night of London fight represents the second Riyadh Season Card to be staged outside of Saudi Arabia, with the first taking place overseas in Los Angeles on August 3 as Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov compete for the WBA and WBO Interim World Super Welterweight title. Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday, June 28 from TicketMaster.co.ukIn a statement to mark this occasion, Al-Sheikh said: “We are pleased to bring two of...
June 26, 2024

Wembley Stadium to witness Riyadh Season Card Joshua - Dubois heavyweight clash on Sept. 21  

Turki Al-Sheikh
Al-Sheikh: ‘The Venue’ will host Esports World Cup final
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, said that Riyadh’s new entertainment facility ‘The Venue’ will host the E-Sports World Cup Final in August. In a statement on his X account, Al-Sheikh said that construction works of “The Venue” have begun and it will be completed within a record period of time spanning over 50 days. “The project is being implemented by the Sela Sport Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund, with the participation of Saudi staff. ‘The Venue’ facility will be used to hold large events and would relieve pressure on the Kingdom Arena,” he said, adding that ‘The Venue,’ located near the Kingdom Arena, will be available for all ministries, agencies and the private sector for holding their...
June 26, 2024

Al-Sheikh: ‘The Venue’ will host Esports World Cup final

The Esports World Cup will be held at the world-class venue, Riyadh Boulevard City, during a period of eight weeks between July 3 and August 25, 2024.
Saudi Arabia to grant e-visa for ticket holders of Esports World Cup
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Electronic visas will be issued for holders of tickets for the inaugural Esports World Cup, which will be kicked off in Riyadh on July 3. The announcement in this regard was made by the Esports World Cup Convention, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Tourism.The Esports World Cup will be held at the world-class venue, Riyadh Boulevard City, during a period of eight weeks between July 3 and August 25, 2024. More than 1,500 players, representing 500 elite international clubs, will compete in 22 matches of the tournament. Esports World Cup will be the most expensive tournament in the history of this sector, with a total value exceeding $60 million.The announcement with regard to the issuance of e-visa aimed to facilitate...
June 26, 2024

Saudi Arabia to grant e-visa for ticket holders of Esports World Cup

Saudi shot-putter Mohammed Tolu qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics
Saudi Gazette reportMADRID — Saudi shot-putter Mohammed Tolu has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics in shot put, after breaking the Asian record and the Olympic qualifying mark with a throw of 21.80 meters during his participation in the Madrid meeting.Tolu won the silver medal at the Asian Games last summer in Hangzhou, China, where he was also close to winning gold.In a media statement after winning the Asian silver, Tolu pledged to be among the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics, stating that he would continue working towards this goal, which he has successfully achieved.Tolu expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him in his journey, especially his mother and the national athletics federation. He hopes to win a gold medal for his country in the upcoming...
June 22, 2024

Saudi shot-putter Mohammed Tolu qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics

Dunya AbuTaleb achieves fourth place in the international rankings for -53 kg weight category
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi taekwondo champion Dunya AbuTaleb continues to excel on the global stage, achieving fourth place in the international rankings for the -53 kg weight category in June. This milestone marks an unprecedented accomplishment for any Saudi athlete in the sport's history.As the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, AbuTaleb aims even higher. With her recent gold medal at the Asian Championship — a historic first for Saudi women's taekwondo — she is a strong contender for a medal at the World Championship.In the men's division, Riyad Hamdi, a member of the Saudi Taekwondo national team, has also made notable progress. His impressive international and continental victories, including a gold medal at the 2024 Asian...
June 19, 2024

Dunya AbuTaleb achieves fourth place in the international rankings for -53 kg weight category

Puig, who comes from Barcelona Academy, brings extensive experience in sports management and talent development across various age groups.
Mahd Sports Academy appoints Mike Puig as Deputy CEO for Sports
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Mahd Sports Academy has announced the appointment of Mike Puig as Deputy CEO for Sports.Puig, who comes from Barcelona Academy, brings extensive experience in sports management and talent development across various age groups.Puig has previously held several positions at FC Barcelona, including Director of Barcelona Academy and CEO of the Academy.Additionally, he served as General Manager of the club's schools, where he achieved significant milestones, such as developing academy players to represent Barcelona’s first team.He also established a new structure for the academy schools in collaboration with physical education teachers in Barcelona. His career is marked by a clear impact on enhancing the club's social values and prioritizing the holistic...
June 08, 2024

Mahd Sports Academy appoints Mike Puig as Deputy CEO for Sports

Turki Al-Sheikh announces major development for Kingdom Arena
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, announced on Friday a significant development project for "Kingdom Arena," where Al-Hilal plays its matches.He noted that the project would be ready for handover within 90 days of the club’s approval.On his social media account, Al-Sheikh said: "We are ready to implement this development now. The stadium’s capacity is 18,800 seats, with around 1,200 additional seats allocated for filming and logistics, not available for the audience."He added: "With the new development, we will reach 26,700 seats ready for the audience to watch in the highest quality, along with 14 VIP boxes on the opposite side."Al-Sheikh also mentioned an innovative Saudi technology...
June 08, 2024

Turki Al-Sheikh announces major development for Kingdom Arena

Saudi national football team wins 3-0 against Pakistan in World Cup qualifiers
ISLAMABAD — The Saudi national football team secured a 3-0 victory against the Pakistani team at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad during the fifth round of the second Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and Asia 2027.Firas Al-Buraikan scored twice for the Saudi team, netting goals in the 26th and 41st minutes, while Musab Al-Juwair added a third goal in the 59th minute.This win advances the Saudi national team to the third round of the final qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Their next match is scheduled against Jordan on June 11 in Riyadh.The Saudi team leads Group Seven with 13 points, holding a 6-point lead over runner-up Jordan. Tajikistan is in third place with 5 points, while Pakistan remains at the bottom of the group without any points. — SPA
June 07, 2024

Saudi national football team wins 3-0 against Pakistan in World Cup qualifiers

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