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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Al Nassr towered in the peak of the fan-favorite Clasico and defeated hosts Al Ittihad with a historic 5-2 margin.
Saudi Pro League increases foreign player quota to 10 from 2024-2025 Season
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Saudi Pro League announced an increase in the number of foreign players in the Saudi League to 10 starting from the 2024-2025 season.According to a statement released on Friday, the number of players registered in the first team rosters of the Saudi Professional League clubs has been modified to 25 players instead of the previous 30. Each club will have the right to register 10 non-Saudi players.It is allowed to register eight foreign players without specifying a minimum age. Additionally, two non-Saudi players born in 2003 or later can be registered, aiming to enhance the investment in talent at the clubs.The Federation mentioned the continued right of each club to register one professional player born in Saudi...
December 29, 2023

Saudi Pro League increases foreign player quota to 10 from 2024-2025 Season

Saudi Arabia to host the Italian Super Cup for the fourth time in January
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Sports has announced that Riyadh will host the Italian Super Cup for the fourth time from January 18 to 22, 2024. The tournament will feature four teams — Inter Milan, Napoli, Lazio, and Fiorentina.Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh will host the matches, which will be played in a knockout format. In the first match, scheduled for January 18, Napoli will face Fiorentina. The following day, January 19, will see a match between Inter Milan, the previous edition's champions, and Lazio. The winners of these matches will advance to the final, to be held on January 22.This edition marks the fourth time the Kingdom has hosted the event. The first edition took place in Jeddah, where Juventus emerged as champions after defeating AC Milan....
December 29, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host the Italian Super Cup for the fourth time in January

Saudi clubs take center stage in AFC Champions League knockout stage
Saudi Gazette reportKUALA LUMPUR — The knockout stage of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 is set to be a thrilling display of football prowess, especially for the Saudi clubs, after the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Among the teams advancing to this high-stakes stage are several former Asian champions, with matches slated for February.Highlighting the draw is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, who are in pursuit of their maiden title. They face a formidable opponent in Al Fayha SC in a much-anticipated all-Saudi Arabian clash. The domestic rivalry will add an extra layer of excitement to this Round of 16 match-up.Also from Saudi Arabia, four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC are preparing for a challenging encounter against Iran’s Sepahan SC, who were the 2007...
December 28, 2023

Saudi clubs take center stage in AFC Champions League knockout stage

French star Karim Benzema, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad Club, has temporarily withdrawn from the social media platform Instagram following his team's stunning defeat against Al Nassr in the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League.
Benzema temporarily deactivates Instagram amid pressure after Al Ittihad's defeat in Saudi League
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a surprising turn of events, French star Karim Benzema, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad Club, has temporarily withdrawn from the social media platform Instagram following his team's stunning defeat against Al Nassr in the 17th round of the Saudi Professional League.The match concluded with Al Nassr dominating by a score of five goals to two, a game that clearly highlighted the winning team's superiority.This raised questions about Benzema's performance and the highly anticipated brilliance he was expected to bring to Al Ittihad.Following the defeat, criticisms from fans and sports analysts poured in, reflecting the disappointment in the French star's performance.Benzema was heavily relied upon to boost the team's standing in...
December 27, 2023

Benzema temporarily deactivates Instagram amid pressure after Al Ittihad's defeat in Saudi League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Al Nassr towered in the peak of the fan-favorite Clasico and defeated hosts Al Ittihad with a historic 5-2 margin, narrowing the point gap with the league leader Al Hilal to seven points.
Al Nassr dominates Clasico with historic 5-2 victory over Al Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Nassr towered in the peak of the fan-favorite Clasico and defeated hosts Al Ittihad with a historic 5-2 margin, narrowing the point gap with the league leader Al Hilal to seven points.This triumph marked Al Ittihad's third consecutive loss in the Saudi Professional League.Breaking a streak of bad luck in recent encounters with Al Ittihad, Al Nassr emerged with a refreshing historic win, boosting the morale of the capital's yellow-shirted team before their crucial upcoming match against Al Taawoun, which precedes a long break.Cristiano Ronaldo inscribed his name among the top goal scorers in the world this year by netting 53 goals across all competitions, including two goals in the match against Al Ittihad.Senegalese player Sadio Mane ended his goal...
December 26, 2023

Al Nassr dominates Clasico with historic 5-2 victory over Al Ittihad

The highly anticipated match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League is set to be a historic encounter as it marks the first time Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will face each other in this competition.
Ronaldo and Benzema face off in star-packed Saudi League showdown
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The highly anticipated match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League is set to be a historic encounter as it marks the first time Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will face each other in this competition.Ronaldo, leading the lineup for Al Nassr, and Benzema having recently joined Al Ittihad, bring a rich history of rivalry and partnership from their time in European football, adding an extra layer of excitement to this crucial match.Both players, celebrated for their remarkable careers in Europe, particularly at Real Madrid where they played together, now find themselves on opposite sides in the Saudi Pro League.This adds a unique dimension to the already intense rivalry between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr.Ronaldo, known for his incredible...
December 25, 2023

Ronaldo and Benzema face off in star-packed Saudi League showdown

Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.
Top-tier Saudi League action: Al Ittihad clashes with Al Nassr in must-watch match
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Nassr seeks to capitalize on the current struggles of their host Al Ittihad, the reigning champions, when they meet on Tuesday at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.This match is a postponed fixture from the 17th round of the Saudi Pro league.Al-Ittihad is grappling with various technical and morale issues that have impacted their performance, distancing them from competing to retain their league title.They have fallen to the sixth position with 28 points, trailing 22 points behind the league leaders Al Hilal.The team's struggles are compounded by a series of injuries, especially in the defense line, which is missing more than five players.The title holder has managed only one win in their last four matches across all competitions.This...
December 25, 2023

Top-tier Saudi League action: Al Ittihad clashes with Al Nassr in must-watch match

NEOM has taken a significant step in the sports industry with the introduction of the NEOM Sports Club, following the announcement in June about the transfer of Al Suqor Club's ownership to NEOM.
NEOM unveils NEOM Sports Club: A new era in Saudi sports
Saudi Gazette reportNEOM — NEOM has taken a significant step in the sports industry with the introduction of the NEOM Sports Club, following the announcement in June about the transfer of Al Suqor Club's ownership to NEOM.The company disclosed on Sunday that the club will be rebranded as NEOM Sports Club; complete with a new logo that reflects this change.In a strategic move, NEOM has appointed Moaath Alohali as the CEO of the club. Alohali brings valuable experience from his previous role as the CEO of the Saudi Pro League team Al Ettifaq.This ownership transfer aligns with the Kingdom's recent privatization initiatives for sports clubs, spearheaded by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.These plans are designed to foster the growth of the sports industry and...
December 24, 2023

NEOM unveils NEOM Sports Club: A new era in Saudi sports

Al-Raed secured a 3-1 victory over their hosts Al-Ittihad in the Saudi League on Saturday, deepening the woes of the defending champions, who played most of the match with ten players following the early dismissal of Madallah Al-Olayan.
Al-Raed triumphs over 10-man Al-Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Al-Raed secured a 3-1 victory over their hosts Al-Ittihad in the Saudi League on Saturday, deepening the woes of the defending champions, who played most of the match with ten players following the early dismissal of Madallah Al-Olayan.The opening minutes of the first half were eventful, with Al-Ittihad nearly taking the lead four minutes in, before a penalty was awarded to Al-Raed in the tenth minute due to a foul committed by Al-Olayan on Tavares, for which Al-Olayan received a yellow card.However, upon review by the video assistant referee (VAR), it was determined that the foul occurred outside the penalty area and warranted a direct red card for Al-Olayan, forcing his team to continue the match with ten players.Karim El Berkaoui found the net twice,...
December 24, 2023

Al-Raed triumphs over 10-man Al-Ittihad

Al Ettifaq's manager Steven Gerrard stressed the importance of a robust and decisive approach to the upcoming transfer window.
Gerrard eyes major January transfers for Al Ettifaq's revival amidst league challenges
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Ettifaq's manager Steven Gerrard has announced a plan for the January transfer window, aiming to significantly elevate the team's performance in the Roshn Saudi League.This statement follows Al Ettifaq's recent 3-1 defeat to Al Nassr in Riyadh, a game that saw Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi score a late goal for the team.Currently eighth in the league, and without a win in their last seven matches, Gerrard has identified the need for substantial reinforcements, particularly in the attack.He stressed the importance of a robust and decisive approach to the upcoming transfer window, acknowledging the strengths of the current squad but highlighting the gaps exposed by Moussa Dembele's injury absence.Gerrard emphasized the team's reliance on Dembele,...
December 23, 2023

Gerrard eyes major January transfers for Al Ettifaq's revival amidst league challenges

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