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Al Hilal wraps up Saudi League title; Jesus touts season as model of excellence
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus lauded the 2023/24 season as "spectacular" after the team clinched the Roshn Saudi League title with a 4-1 victory over Al Hazem. This win secured Al Hilal’s 19th Saudi Arabian league crown and solidified their unbeaten record this season, highlighting a dominant performance throughout.The victory, which featured a brace from Aleksandar Mitrovic, an own goal by Ahmed Aljuwayd, and a strike by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, placed Al Hilal twelve points clear of their closest challengers, Al Nassr, with three games remaining. This season, Al Hilal has not only remained unbeaten but also set a world record by winning 34 consecutive matches across all competitions.Jesus expressed pride in his team's performance, stating,...
May 12, 2024

Al Hilal wraps up Saudi League title; Jesus touts season as model of excellence

Neymar is eagerly anticipating his return to the pitch next season.
Neymar celebrates Al Hilal's title win, eager for comeback next season
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Brazilian football superstar Neymar has expressed immense pride in his Al Hilal teammates for clinching the Roshn Saudi League title, despite his absence for most of the season due to injury. The forward is also eagerly anticipating his return to the pitch next season.After transferring from Paris St Germain to Al Hilal last summer, Neymar's season was cut short due to a cruciate ligament injury sustained in October while on international duty. Prior to his injury, Neymar had made three league appearances, contributing three assists, helping Al Hilal to two wins and a draw.His last appearance before the injury, a 2-0 victory against Al Shabab at the end of September, initiated what would become a world record streak for Al Hilal, winning an incredible 34...
May 12, 2024

Neymar celebrates Al Hilal's title win, eager for comeback next season

Al Hilal clinches Saudi Professional League title in a star-studded season
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In the first star-studded Saudi Professional League season, Al Hilal clinched its 19th League title with a 4-1 victory over Al Hazm on Saturday. The match, held at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, was part of the 31st round of the league, with three games still remaining in the season.Al Hilal has reached a historic high this season, accumulating 89 points from 31 matches, including 29 wins and two draws, without suffering a single defeat.The team has the potential to end the league with up to 98 points if they win their remaining three matches against Al Nassr, Al Tai, and Al Wehda, setting a record that may be difficult to break in upcoming seasons.The match against Al Hazm saw Al Hilal dominate from the start. Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the...
May 11, 2024

Al Hilal clinches Saudi Professional League title in a star-studded season

Al Ettifaq inflicts historic 5-0 defeat on Al Ittihad in Saudi Professional League
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In an exhilarating match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Al Ettifaq handed Al Ittihad a significant 5-0 defeat in Round 31 of the Saudi Professional League on Friday. This victory temporarily propelled Al Ettifaq to sixth place in the standings, raising their points total to 44, while Al Ittihad's struggles intensified, leaving them stagnant at 50 points and extending their winless streak with a third consecutive loss.Al Ittihad faced significant challenges due to a substantial number of injuries, entering the match with only five substitutes and missing 13 players, including fielding only two foreign professionals, Romarinho and N'Golo Kanté.Al Ettifaq's scoring spree began in the fifth minute with a powerful shot from Ivorian Séko...
May 11, 2024

Al Ettifaq inflicts historic 5-0 defeat on Al Ittihad in Saudi Professional League

Turki Alalshikh unveils exclusive watch to commemorate 'Ring of Fire' heavyweight title fight
RIYADH — Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced the creation of a bespoke, handmade timepiece to commemorate the anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight 'Ring of Fire' between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.The unique watch, designed and crafted in collaboration with luxury watch brand Jacob & Co, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s during the fight week, with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish® International.The exclusive watch, part of Jacob & Co's Astronomia Art collection, is a 50-mm rose gold timepiece celebrating the milestone in boxing history. The design features intricate figurines of Fury and Usyk, each less than one centimeter tall, showcasing incredible detail including their autographed gloves. The hour and...
May 08, 2024

Turki Alalshikh unveils exclusive watch to commemorate 'Ring of Fire' heavyweight title fight

Al Qadsiah returns to Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Qadsiah officially secured their return to the Saudi Professional League after an exciting 2-2 draw with Ohod in Madinah, in a match that was part of the Saudi First Division League.Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne scored both goals for Al Qadsiah, who were trailing until injury time when Diagne equalized, confirming Al Al Qadsiah’s promotion regardless of the outcome of the important match between Al Orubah and Al Arabi.Following their promotion, Al Al Qadsiah now aims to clinch the First Division League title. The team has accumulated 64 points from 19 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with three rounds remaining in the season.In the same round, Al Adalah achieved an important victory over Al Bukayriyah, coming from behind to win 3-2 after being down 2-1 in...
May 07, 2024

Al Qadsiah returns to Saudi Pro League

Brazilian player Malcom decisively rejected a draw, scoring Al Hilal's second goal in the 89th minute, just as the match seemed destined for a 1-1 tie.
Al Hilal on verge of Saudi League title with thrilling win over Al Ahli
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Hilal edged closer to clinching the Saudi Professional League title by securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over host Al Ahli in a packed classic in Jeddah on Monday. This postponed match from Round 28 leaves Al Hilal just one point away from the title with four rounds remaining.The blue team increased their tally to 86 points, maintaining a 12-point lead over their closest rival, Al Nassr, who currently have 74 points. This defeat freezes Al Ahli's points at 55, holding them at third place in the standings.Brazilian player Malcom decisively rejected a draw, scoring Al Hilal's second goal in the 89th minute, just as the match seemed destined for a 1-1 tie.Al Hilal turned the tables on their hosts, emerging victorious from an ideal soccer summit that...
May 07, 2024

Al Hilal on verge of Saudi League title with thrilling win over Al Ahli

Saad Allazeez, Vice Chairman of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) Board, is addressing the press conference in Riyadh on Sunday.
Saudi Pro League's Allazeez dismisses charges of favoritism in player recruitment
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saad Allazeez, Vice Chairman of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) Board, revealed that clubs' interest in player signings was influenced by several factors, including debts and legal issues, sometimes resulting in unequal distribution.He emphasized that clubs themselves chose the players they wished to sign up, refuting reports suggesting that the program favored one club over another while signing international stars.Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Allazeez stated, "We allocated budgets to all 18 clubs in the Professional League, and they were aware of the allocated budgets. The clubs themselves selected the players, and this is documented in submitted request forms. If there was agreement on a player within the budget, the clubs were given the...
May 06, 2024

Saudi Pro League's Allazeez dismisses charges of favoritism in player recruitment

Al-Nassr sets up thrilling clash with Al-Hilal in King's Cup final after defeating Al-Khaleej
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Nassr has secured their spot in the King's Cup final after a convincing 3-1 victory over Al-Khaleej in the semi-final match held at Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh.The match saw Al-Nassr dominating from the start with an early goal by their Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo in the 17th minute, exploiting a defensive error by Al-Khaleej's goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic, who mishandled a pass from his teammate Ezekiel Lopez. Ayman Yahya played a crucial role in the buildup, directing the ball to Ronaldo who skillfully placed it into the net.Al-Nassr's relentless pressure continued, earning them a penalty in the 35th minute when the ball struck the hand of an Al-Khaleej defender. Sadio Mane stepped up to take the penalty and successfully doubled their lead...
May 02, 2024

Al-Nassr sets up thrilling clash with Al-Hilal in King's Cup final after defeating Al-Khaleej

Loay Nazer
Loay Nazer announces candidacy for presidency of Al-Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Loay Nazer announced on Wednesday his candidacy for the presidency of Al-Ittihad Club, coinciding with the opening of the election period scheduled for June.On Tuesday, the current president of the club, Anmar Al-Hailae, accused the Saudi Professional League of unequal support for the four big clubs.Nazer shared his candidacy announcement via the "X" platform on Wednesday. In response, Al-Hailae, the current president, pledged all his electoral votes to Nazer for the upcoming season's presidency.In a message addressed to Al-Ittihad fans via the "X" platform, Al-Hailae said: "Loyal fans of Al-Ittihad, I have been honored to serve our club over the past few years. My colleagues and I on the board have done everything in our power to...
May 02, 2024

Loay Nazer announces candidacy for presidency of Al-Ittihad

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