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February 01, 2024
Riyadh Season Cup: Without Ronaldo, Al Nassr dominates Inter Miami with 6-0 victory
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In the final hours of the Saudi Arabian football winter transfer market, clubs made significant signings to strengthen their squads for upcoming competitions.One of the most prominent deals was the acquisition of the veteran Croatian player, Ivan Rakitić, aged 35, by Al-Shabab Saudi Club for a year and a half. Rakitić, who has a wealth of experience and achievements, is expected to fill the void left by the departure of Argentine star Éver Banega.The winter transfer market, though not as expansive as the summer window, garnered significant attention from football fans as clubs engaged in negotiations throughout January.Among the notable signings was the transfer of Ahmed Al-Kassar, the goalkeeper for the Saudi national team, to Al-Qadisiyah Saudi Club....
January 31, 2024
Rakitić joins Al-Shabab as clubs make last-minute moves in Saudi winter transfer window
January 30, 2024
Mancini apologizes for exit during Saudi's penalty shootout, football federation chief labels incident 'unacceptable'
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — In a dramatic and nerve-wracking encounter, Saudi Arabia's journey in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 came to an end after a 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Korea Republic, despite showcasing resilience and tactical prowess at the Education City Stadium.The match, which extended into extra time on Tuesday, concluded in a 1-1 draw, underscoring the fierce competitiveness of the Saudi team.The Saudis, aiming to recapture the glory of their 1996 title, displayed remarkable skill and strategy throughout the game.The pivotal moment for the team came shortly after the second half began, when substitute Abdullah Radif, following a tactical change by coach Mancini, struck a brilliant goal.Radif's goal, a result of a seamless assist from playmaker Salem Al Dawsari,...
January 30, 2024
Saudi Arabia's valiant effort ends in heartbreak at Asian Cup round of 16
January 30, 2024
Al-Hilal edges out Messi's Inter Miami in Riyadh Season Cup opener
January 29, 2024
Saudi Arabia aims for victory against Korea in Asian Cup knockout stage
Saudi Gazette reportDUBAI — The Ettifaq Club has officially signed Spanish midfielder Alvaro Medran for a three-and-a-half-year professional contract. Medran joins from Al-Taawoun FC.The official signing ceremony took place on Thursday at the Ettifaq Club's camp in Dubai, in the presence of CEO Hamad Al-Mutawa.Alvaro Medran, born in 1994, has previously played for several Spanish clubs. Starting his professional career with Real Madrid in the 2011/2012 season, he was part of the squad that won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2015. His journey in Spain included stints at Valencia, Getafe, Deportivo Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano, before moving to Chicago Fire in the United States and then to Al-Taawoun in the 2021/2022 season.Furthermore, Ettifaq Club's president, Samer Al-Mishal,...
January 26, 2024
Ettifaq secures Spanish midfielder Medran until 2027
January 26, 2024
Messi's Inter Miami arrives in Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season cup
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — In their final Group F match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, Saudi Arabia and Thailand played out a 0-0 draw at Education City Stadium on Thursday.This result, combined with Oman’s 1-1 tie against the Kyrgyz Republic, ensured Saudi Arabia's position as the group leader and Thailand’s advancement as the second-placed team. Oman, with two points, failed to qualify as one of the best-ranked third-placed teams.Saudi Arabia's head coach, Roberto Mancini, made nine changes to the lineup that previously defeated the Kyrgyz Republic 2-0, including a debut for goalkeeper Raghed Najjar.The match saw several close scoring opportunities. Early on, Saudi Arabia was awarded a penalty after Abdulrahman Ghareeb was fouled in the box, but Abdullah Radif's...
January 25, 2024
Saudi Arabia and Thailand battle to goalless draw in Asian Cup
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Roberto Mancini, the Italian coach of the Saudi national team, clarified that he never stated the team was not a contender for the Asian Cup 2023 title. Instead, he referred to the presence of strong teams according to the rankings.During a press conference on Wednesday before Saudi Arabia's match against Thailand, Mancini said: "I never spoke about the Saudi national team not being a contender for the title. That was a fabrication. I spoke about the rankings and that the better-ranked teams are Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Iran."Regarding the inclusion of young players against Thailand after securing qualification, Mancini said, "We have young players, and we have important, prominent players. We plan to utilize many names in this...
January 24, 2024
Saudi coach Mancini clarifies position on Asian Cup aspirations
