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Rakitić secures Al Shabab victory over Damac in Saudi Pro League debut
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — Croatian star Ivan Rakitić led Al Shabab to a 1-0 win against host Damac on Friday, in the 20th round of the Saudi Pro League, extending the host team's struggle.Rakitić scored the game's only goal for Al Shabab in the 82nd minute, marking his debut for the team following his transfer from Sevilla in the winter transfer window. Additionally, Damac's player Sunusi Husawi was sent off in the 67th minute.The victory elevated Al Shabab to 24 points, placing them in the tenth position, while Damac's tally remains at 30 points, securing the sixth spot.Since being promoted to the professional league, Damac has yet to secure a win against Al Shabab. In their 12 encounters, Al Shabab won nine while three matches ended in draw.
February 16, 2024

Rakitić secures Al Shabab victory over Damac in Saudi Pro League debut

Al Hilal secures comeback victory against ten-man Sepahan in AFC Champions League round of 16
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In an exhilarating AFC Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 match on Thursday at Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium, Al Hilal staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Sepahan 3-1, despite being a goal down and facing a ten-man opposition.The match, poised from the start with Al Hilal dictating the play without initially breaking through, saw Sepahan's defense holding strong against efforts from Ruben Neves and Malcom.The game's dynamic shifted when Sepahan, against the flow of play, scored first through Ramin Rezaeian's stunning volley.However, Al Hilal responded in the second half with goals from Malcom, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and a late finish by Abdullah Al Hamdan, overturning the deficit and securing a significant advantage heading into the second leg on...
February 15, 2024

Al Hilal secures comeback victory against ten-man Sepahan in AFC Champions League round of 16

Riyadh Season set to host Egypt Cup final between Al-Ahly and Zamalek
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The fourth edition of Riyadh Season will host the eagerly anticipated final match of the Egypt Cup between the renowned clubs Al-Ahly and Zamalek. This event is scheduled for March 8 and will be held at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, along with various other events and activities.Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to host such a major sporting event, highlighting it as a reflection of the effective cooperation and synergy among different sectors in the Kingdom. This endeavor aims to showcase the Kingdom's advancements and diversity, positioning it as a leading destination for global sports events.Gamal Allam, President of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA),...
February 14, 2024

Riyadh Season set to host Egypt Cup final between Al-Ahly and Zamalek

Coach Mancini
6 Saudi players fined for refusing to join national team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — A pivotal issue in Saudi Arabia that had gripped the sports community reached its conclusion on Monday. The controversy centered around Roberto Mancini, the Italian technical director of the national team, and six players whom he had excluded from the preparatory camp for the Asian Cup in Qatar. The resolution came with the conviction of the six players, who were slapped with fines and penalties for their refusal to participate.The Saudi Football Federation's Professionalism and Players' Status Committee announced a 5-month suspension and a financial fine for Al Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi due to events preceding his exclusion from the team's lineup for the Asian Cup. The committee's statement, which resonated strongly within the Saudi...
February 13, 2024

6 Saudi players fined for refusing to join national team

Qatar secures second consecutive AFC Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — In an exhilarating finale at the packed Lusail Stadium on Saturday, Qatar clinched their second successive AFC Asian Cup crown, overcoming Jordan 3-1, powered by Akram Afif's unprecedented hat-trick of penalties.Despite Yazan Al Naimat leveling the score for Jordan, marking their debut in the final, Afif's composed execution from the spot and Qatar's dominant performance ensured the defending champions retained their title, first won in 2019 with notable flair.Afif, whose penalty hat-trick was the first in this tournament's history, finished as the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Yili Top Scorer, amassing eight goals.The final kicked off with Iraqi footballer Younis Mahmoud presenting the AFC Asian Cup trophy, setting the stage for an intense showdown...
February 10, 2024

Qatar secures second consecutive AFC Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan

Al-Ittihad Club announced early Saturday the formation of a new sports committee. It is chaired by Domingos Oliveira, CEO of ICC, who is joined by Sporting Director Ramon Planes and Technical Coach Marcelo Gallardo.
Al-Ittihad sets up new sports committee to revolutionize football operations
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a move to enhance its football operations, Al-Ittihad Club announced early Saturday the formation of a new sports committee.Approved by the board of directors, the committee consists of three key members and is vested with comprehensive sporting and financial authorities to function autonomously.This initiative is anticipated to significantly alter the club's approach to crucial sports decision-making and the daily management of football activities, including the player transfer process.The committee is chaired by Domingos Oliveira, CEO of ICC, who is joined by Sporting Director Ramon Planes and Technical Coach Marcelo Gallardo.The trio's diverse expertise and collective vision are expected to propel the club to new heights in the competitive...
February 10, 2024

Al-Ittihad sets up new sports committee to revolutionize football operations

Al Hilal clinches Riyadh Season Cup with 2-0 victory over Al Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a carnival-like atmosphere, Al Hilal made its mark in the football derby against its rival Al Nassr at the Kingdom Arena, clinching the title of the Riyadh Season Cup with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Sergej Milinković-Savić and Salem Al Dawsari. The match was attended by thousands of fans, including social and sports figures, led by Turki Al Sheikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia.Al Nassr had two opportunities to win the Riyadh Season Cup by either defeating Al Hilal or drawing with them, as they were tied at the top of the tournament standings with 3 points each, with Al Nasr leading on goal difference following a 6-0 victory over Inter Miami. However, they missed this opportunity, leaving the spoils to Al...
February 09, 2024

Al Hilal clinches Riyadh Season Cup with 2-0 victory over Al Nassr

Lionel Messi remained on the bench for the entire 90 minutes of the Hong Kong friendly
Chinese fury as Lionel Messi  plays in Japan after missing Hong Kong match
SINGAPORE — Lionel Messi played in a Japan friendly after missing a match in Hong Kong, leaving Chinese fans seething and sparking conspiracy theories.State media outlet Global Times accused Messi and his club Inter Miami of "political motives" with the aim to "embarrass" Hong Kong.Messi remained on the bench throughout Sunday's match in the Chinese special administrative region, citing injury.He played in Tokyo Wednesday, leading some fans to question his condition.Some 38,000 fans at the Hong Kong Stadium booed and demanded refunds when Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham addressed the crowd at the end of Sunday's match. They had paid up to HK$4,880 (£494; $624) to watch the 36-year-old Argentine superstar.Just last year, Messi received a rock star welcome...
February 08, 2024

Chinese fury as Lionel Messi  plays in Japan after missing Hong Kong match

Mbappe to join Real Madrid on free transfer after season ends
PARIS — Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid from Paris St Germain at the conclusion of the season, according to reports from Le Parisien and ESPN.Having previously stated his intention not to renew his contract with the Ligue 1 club, which expires at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Mbappe will be moving to the LaLiga giants on a free transfer, as reported by Reuters.The 25-year-old forward is expected to announce a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid, who have won the European championship 14 times, next week, based on information from sources cited by Le Parisien and ESPN. — Agencies
February 04, 2024

Mbappe to join Real Madrid on free transfer after season ends

Croatian football sensation Ivan Rakitić has made an exciting debut for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab's first team, and what's catching fans' attention is his choice of jersey number, 30.
Ivan Rakitić chooses jersey number 30 with Al-Shabab, embracing Vision 2030
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Croatian football sensation Ivan Rakitić has made an exciting debut for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab's first team, and what's catching fans' attention is his choice of jersey number, 30.When asked about the significance of the number 30, the seasoned Croatian player explained “My preferred numbers have always been 7 and 10.“However, after learning about Al-Shabab's rich history and the visionary goals of Saudi Arabia, I decided to wear the number 30 to show my support for Vision 2030.“I am thrilled to be a part of this journey, contributing to the realization of the vision's objectives and ambitions.”Rakitić continued by saying, “My decision to join Al-Shabab comes after extensive research into the club's history and...
February 04, 2024

Ivan Rakitić chooses jersey number 30 with Al-Shabab, embracing Vision 2030

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