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Al-Ittihad captain Karim Benzema gets the first of his three goals against Al-Okhdood. (SPL)
Benzema hat-trick fires Al Ittihad past Al Okhdood in title defence opener
Saudi Gazette reportNAJRAN — Al Ittihad launched their Roshn Saudi League title defence in ruthless fashion with a 5-2 victory over Al Okhdood on Saturday, inspired by a Karim Benzema hat-trick.At a buzzing Prince Hathloul Sports City, Laurent Blanc’s side raced into a two-goal lead inside seven minutes.Benzema opened the scoring with a trademark header before Steven Bergwijn quickly added a second.The hosts hit back when Colombian midfielder Juan Sebastián Pedroza halved the deficit just before the half-hour mark, but their momentum was cut short almost immediately when Saeed Al Rubaie diverted Bergwijn’s free-kick into his own net.Benzema struck again three minutes after the restart, finishing Fabinho’s pass, only for Pedroza to respond once more for Al Okhdood. Yet Al Ittihad...
August 31, 2025

Benzema hat-trick fires Al Ittihad past Al Okhdood in title defence opener

Malcom doubled Al-Hilal's lead against Al-Riyadh with a superb finish. (SPL)
Al Hilal cruise past Al Riyadh in opener
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal carried their FIFA Club World Cup momentum straight into the new Roshn Saudi League season with a commanding 2-0 win over Al Riyadh at Kingdom Arena.Full-back Moteb Al Harbi opened the scoring in style, driving home from the edge of the area after a surging run.Brazilian forward Malcom doubled the advantage on the stroke of halftime with a clinical finish.Debutant Darwin Núñez thought he had scored inside 10 minutes only for VAR to intervene, while Malcom, João Cancelo and Abdullah Al Hamdan all came close to adding to the tally in the second half.At the other end, Yassine Bono produced two key saves from Toze to ensure a clean sheet in Simone Inzaghi’s first RSL match in charge. For Al Hilal, the performance reinforced their title credentials.
August 30, 2025

Al Hilal cruise past Al Riyadh in opener

Joshua King marked his Al-Khaleej bow with a brilliant brace against Al-Shabab.jpg
Joshua King shines as Al Khaleej stun Al Shabab
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Khaleej made a dream start to the season with a shock 4-1 victory over Al Shabab in Riyadh, inspired by summer signing Joshua King.The Norwegian striker headed home inside five minutes before winning a penalty early in the second half, converted by Konstantinos Fortounis.Al Shabab briefly rallied through Yannick Carrasco’s spot-kick, but Saleh Al Amri restored Al Khaleej’s two-goal cushion.King nearly scored a spectacular back-heel but soon sealed his brace with a composed finish in the 82nd minute.It was a debut to remember for the former Bournemouth and Everton forward, while Al Shabab were left reeling under new manager Imanol Alguacil.
August 30, 2025

Joshua King shines as Al Khaleej stun Al Shabab

Joao Felix has dream debut for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. (SPL)
Felix hat-trick powers Al Nassr past Al Taawoun
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — João Felix announced himself to Saudi football with a stunning hat-trick as Al Nassr thrashed Al Taawoun 5-0 to underline their title ambitions.The Portuguese forward struck first after seven minutes before Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead from the penalty spot early in the second half.Kingsley Coman added a third with a looping header, setting the stage for Felix to steal the show.His second, a thunderous strike into the top corner, was followed by a late close-range finish confirmed by Goal Line Technology.The new signing walked away with the match ball and Man of the Match award.It was a complete performance from Jorge Jesus’ side, whose attacking quartet of Ronaldo, Felix, Coman and Sadio Mané overwhelmed the hosts. For Al Nassr, it was a...
August 30, 2025

Felix hat-trick powers Al Nassr past Al Taawoun

Ivan Toney grabs the winner for Al Ahli v new boys NEOM SC. (Credit: SPL)
Toney fires Al Ahli past debutants NEOM in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ivan Toney struck the decisive blow as Al Ahli edged RSL newcomers NEOM SC 1-0 in front of more than 40,000 fans at Alinma Stadium.Fresh from lifting the Saudi Super Cup last week, the Asian champions wasted little time stamping their authority.Midway through the first half, new French signing Enzo Millot dazzled in midfield before slipping in Toney, who controlled superbly and slotted past Marcin Bulka.The combination of Millot’s vision and Toney’s ruthless finishing already looks like a partnership to fear this season.NEOM threatened after the break, with Saimon Bouabre threading a perfect pass for Alexandre Lacazette, only for Édouard Mendy to deny the French striker with a brilliant save.The reigning Asian champions saw out the victory, with Mendy...
August 29, 2025

Toney fires Al Ahli past debutants NEOM in Jeddah

Fabio Martins got the opening goal of the RSL campaign from the penalty spot. (Credit: SPL)
Late heartbreak as Al Hazem squander win at Damac
Saudi Gazette reportKHAMIS MUSHAIT — Al Hazem’s return to the Roshn Saudi League ended in cruel fashion as Damac salvaged a 1-1 draw with a last-gasp equaliser on opening night.New signing Fabio Martins looked to have written a dream start for the promoted club when he calmly converted a 58th-minute penalty, the first goal of the new RSL campaign.With Al Hazem pushing for three points, they were handed a golden chance deep into stoppage time when another penalty was awarded.But in a stunning twist, league all-time top scorer Omar Al Somah blasted his effort over the bar.Damac made them pay almost immediately, Moroccan defender Jamal Harkass heading home from a corner in the dying seconds to rescue a point.It was a deflating finish for Al Hazem, who had looked destined for victory in...
August 29, 2025

Late heartbreak as Al Hazem squander win at Damac

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

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