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Cristiano Ronaldo hails 2023-24 RSL season as ‘one of the best’ of his career
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo has described his record-breaking Roshn Saudi League campaign, in which he netted 35 goals to become the league’s all-time leading goalscorer in a single season, as “one of the best” of his career.Al Nassr captain was presented with the 2023-24 RSL Top Goalscorer award after his incredible achievement of netting 35 goals in 31 games. It set a Saudi Arabian record, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s total overtaking Abderrazak Hamdallah's mark of 34 in the 2018-19 campaign.In addition to his goalscoring prowess in the league, the 39-year-old Portuguese legend also recorded 11 assists.“It means a lot," Ronaldo said of winning the Top Goalscorer award. "Individually, I feel very happy. It’s probably one of the best seasons I’ve...
June 04, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo hails 2023-24 RSL season as ‘one of the best’ of his career

The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for Ronaldo, who was seen in tears on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo vows Al Nassr will come back stronger after King's Cup heartbreak
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Just twenty-four hours after Al Nassr's heartbreaking loss in the King's Cup final, Cristiano Ronaldo, the team's Portuguese star, broke his silence with a heartfelt promise to the fans.The dramatic match against their fierce rivals, Al Hilal, ended in a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time, leading to a tense penalty shootout.Al Hilal emerged victorious with a 5-4 score, thanks to a crucial save by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who denied Mishari Al-Nimr's decisive penalty.The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for Ronaldo, who was seen in tears on the pitch, the images capturing the raw emotion of a player who had hoped to clinch his first local title since joining Al Nassr in early 2023.Ronaldo took to Instagram to share his...
June 02, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo vows Al Nassr will come back stronger after King's Cup heartbreak

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Al Nassr's cup final loss against Al Hilal
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Veteran Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo evoked worldwide sympathy and widespread emotions from his fans following the sad end to his season with Al Nassr, despite finishing as the top scorer in the Saudi League.Global news agencies and social media platforms shared images of Ronaldo shedding tears after the penalty shootout, which did not go in his team's favor. Ronaldo was seen crying both on the field and on the bench. Ronaldo once again failed to secure his first local title since joining Al Nassr, after losing to Al Hilal on penalties (4-5) in the Saudi King’s Cup final.The match ended 1-1 after regular and extra time on Friday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Serbian Aleksandar Mitrović scored for Al Hilal (7'), and Al Nassr...
June 01, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears after Al Nassr's cup final loss against Al Hilal

Yassine Bounou saved crucial penalties from Al Nassr players Ali Al-Hassan and Mishari Al-Nimr, with the latter being the decisive seventh penalty.
Yassine Bounou named Man of the Match after leading Al Hilal to King’s Cup victory
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Hilal's goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, was awarded Man of the Match in the King’s Cup final after leading his team to victory through a penalty shootout.Bounou saved crucial penalties from Al Nassr players Ali Al-Hassan and Mishari Al-Nimr, with the latter being the decisive seventh penalty.Bounou carried a significant load throughout the four periods of the match, which extended to extra time, especially after the dismissal of central defenders Ali Al-Bulayhi and Senegalese Kalidou Koulibaly before the end of the second half.Bounou met all the criteria for the award: being from the winning team, contributing effectively to the victory, and not receiving a red card. These conditions were announced prior to the grand final.Yassine Bounou expressed that...
June 01, 2024

Yassine Bounou named Man of the Match after leading Al Hilal to King’s Cup victory

Al Hilal's superiority was confirmed through penalties, with goalkeeper Bono's heroics leading them to victory.
Al Hilal clinches King Cup in intense penalty shootout and dramatic final
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a thrilling match held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Al Hilal emerged victorious over their arch-rivals Al Nassr to claim the King Cup.The match was a dramatic encounter with both teams receiving three red cards each and ending 1-1 after regular and extra time. Al Hilal's superiority was confirmed through penalties, with goalkeeper Bono's heroics leading them to victory.Al Hilal initially took the lead through Aleksandar Mitrović, but Al Nassr equalized through Ayman Yahya just as the match seemed destined for a Hilal victory, scoring in the 87th minute and sending the game to extra time.Goalkeeper Bono played a crucial role for Al Hilal, saving two penalty kicks and making several key saves during the match, keeping his team in...
June 01, 2024

Al Hilal clinches King Cup in intense penalty shootout and dramatic final

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner finished the season with 35 goals,
Cristiano Ronaldo collects 2023-24 RSL top scorer award
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the Roshn Saudi League 2023-24 top scorer award after yet another record-breaking season in Al Nassr colors.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner finished the season with 35 goals, breaking the league’s single-season scoring record. That mark previously sat at 34, set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in the 2018-19 campaign.In his first full season in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo also added 11 assists to register an all-time RSL record of 46 goal contributions in 31 appearances.The Portuguese had the highest goals-per-game ratio among players with more than one goal, while his four hat-tricks this season are the most in the competition.Thanks to his 2023-24 tally, the Portugal and Al Nassr captain became the first player in history to win the top...
May 30, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo collects 2023-24 RSL top scorer award

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Al Hilal's Bono named best goalkeeper of Saudi League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bono won the Roshn Saudi League 2023-24 Best Goalkeeper award after an outstanding debut season with the record champions.Signed from Sevilla, where he helped win the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, Bono edged out Al Ahli’s Edouard Mendy based on goals conceded, with both keepers maintaining 15 clean sheets.Bono allowed 20 goals, 13 fewer than Mendy. Throughout the season, Bono made 62 saves and had the highest save percentage in the league at 75 percent among goalkeepers with 10 or more appearances.The 33-year-old, born in Montreal, Canada, also won the RSL Goalkeeper of the Month three times — more than any other league player.Additionally, he was shortlisted earlier this year for The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper award and...
May 30, 2024

Al Hilal's Bono named best goalkeeper of Saudi League

Al Hilal's Matchweek 2 fixture against Al Fayha at King Fahd International Stadium saw the season's highest turnout, attracting 59,600 fans.
Saudi Pro League fan turnout up by 11% in 2023-24 season
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Roshn Saudi League saw a notable 11 percent increase in overall attendance during the 2023-24 season, with the total fan presence reaching 2,495,030, up from 2,249,116 the previous season.Al Ahli, based in Jeddah and champions last in 2016, led the league in cumulative attendance, drawing 414,282 fans across their 17 home games, an average of 24,370 per match.This season, Al Ahli accounted for 16% of the league's total attendance, with four of their home matches making the top 10 most-attended games.Al Hilal, who secured the 2023-24 championship, ranked second with a total of 371,012 fans and an average of 21,824 per match. Their Matchweek 2 fixture against Al Fayha at King Fahd International Stadium saw the season's highest turnout, attracting...
May 30, 2024

Saudi Pro League fan turnout up by 11% in 2023-24 season

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Jorge Jesus wins Saudi League Manager of the Season award
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal boss Jorge Jesus was named the 2023-24 Roshn Saudi League Manager of the Season after leading the Riyadh club to an unbeaten campaign and a record-breaking title victory.The Portuguese coach became the first in the competition's history to win the RSL Manager of the Month award five times consecutively, earning the accolades in October, November, December, February, and March, with a pause in January for international competitions.A former manager at Benfica, Flamengo, and Fenerbahce, Jesus returned to Al Hilal in the summer of 2023, having previously coached the team during the 2018-19 season.Under his guidance, Al Hilal won 31 games and drew three in their 34 league matches, surpassing the 100-goal mark for the season and finishing with a...
May 30, 2024

Jorge Jesus wins Saudi League Manager of the Season award

In the monumental showdown held in Riyadh, Usyk defeated the British heavyweight by a split decision.
Rematch set: Fury & Usyk to clash again on December 21 in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, has officially announced that the epic rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is scheduled for December 21, 2024, during Riyadh Season.This follows their thrilling encounter last week, famously known as the "Ring of Fire," where Usyk emerged victorious, solidifying his status as the undisputed world heavyweight champion."The world will watch another historical fight again. Our commitment to boxing fans continues... We hope you enjoy it," stated Alalshikh in his post. The upcoming bout promises to draw global attention, as both fighters prepare to clash in what is expected to be a memorable showdown.In the monumental showdown held in Riyadh, Usyk defeated the...
May 29, 2024

Rematch set: Fury & Usyk to clash again on December 21 in Riyadh

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