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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

Manchester City celebrates their inaugural Club World Cup triumph. (@FIFA)
Manchester City crowned Club World Cup champions for first time
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a historic moment for the club, Manchester City has been crowned FIFA Club World Cup Champions for the first time, following a resounding 4-0 victory over Brazilian team Fluminense.The match, held at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, showcased Manchester City's dominance on the global football stage.Managed by Pep Guardiola, the team added this global title to their impressive collection of trophies, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and European Super Cup from the previous season.The match kicked off with an immediate goal from striker Julian Alvarez, who skillfully chested and converted Nathan Ake's rebounded shot from the right post into the net, just 40 seconds into the game....
December 23, 2023

Manchester City crowned Club World Cup champions for first time

Al Ahli dominates Al Hazm with 4-0 victory in SPL match
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — In a stunning away game on Friday night, Al Ahli claimed a commanding 4-0 victory against Al Hazm in the 18th round of the Roshan Saudi League.Riyad Mahrez led Al Ahli's charge by scoring the first goal in the first minute of added time in the first half. The team's dominance continued with Gabri Veiga doubling the score for the Jeddah-based team in the 58th minute. Firas Al-Buraikan added the third goal in the 81st minute, setting the stage for Merih Demiral to round off the scoring in the first minute of injury time.Al Ahli controlled the match throughout, creating multiple dangerous opportunities. Despite missing an early chance in the 13th minute following a corner kick, the team's persistent efforts paid off. Veiga's powerful shot from...
December 22, 2023

Al Ahli dominates Al Hazm with 4-0 victory in SPL match

Alex Telles celebrates his goal. (@AlNassrFC)
Al Nassr overpowers Al Ettifaq 3-1, keeps pressure on league leader Al Hilal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr triumphed over Al Ettifaq with a 3-1 win on Friday, maintaining their chase of Al Hilal, the current leader in the Saudi Professional Football League.Throughout most of the match, Al Nassr was the superior team, taking the lead just two minutes before the end of the first half with a splendid shot by Brazilian player Alex Telles.Marcelo Brozović, marking his first league goal with Al Nassr, scored in the 59th minute from a counterattack initiated by intercepting the ball near the penalty area.Cristiano Ronaldo concluded the scoring in the 73rd minute with a penalty kick, earned by a handball inside the area. This goal places Ronaldo at the top of the league's scoring chart with 17 goals, one ahead of Al Hilal's striker Aleksandar...
December 22, 2023

Al Nassr overpowers Al Ettifaq 3-1, keeps pressure on league leader Al Hilal

Al Nassr announces upcoming China tour schedule
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr football club revealed on Friday their upcoming tour schedule in China, set to take place at the end of January. The team is scheduled to play against Shanghai on the 24th of the month, followed by a match against Zhejiang on the 28th.Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary player of Al Nassr, shared an inspiring message to the Chinese fans through a video published on the club's official account, saying, “Hello... Are you ready? Al Nassr is coming.” Notably absent in the video were Sadio Mané and Seko Fofana, potentially missing the tour due to their commitments with their national teams in the African Cup of Nations.Recalling a similar experience, Al Nassr previously participated in an Asian tour in Japan last June. There, they faced prominent...
December 22, 2023

Al Nassr announces upcoming China tour schedule

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic celebrates his third goal. (@AlHilalFC)
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic shines with first career hat-trick in Al Hilal's 7-0 victory
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In an impressive display, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored his first career hat-trick, leading Al Hilal to a resounding 7-0 win over Abha in the Roshn Saudi League. His 'perfect' hat-trick included goals with his left foot, right foot, and a header, showcasing his versatile skills.The 28-year-old Serbian opened the scoring for league leaders Al Hilal 18 minutes into the game with a left-footed shot. He then added to his tally with a right-footed finish in the second half, making it 4-0, and rounded off his hat-trick with a well-placed header during injury time.An elated Milinkovic-Savic shared: “This is my first hat-trick ever! It's an incredible feeling and, God willing, the first of many. Scoring three goals and contributing to such a...
December 22, 2023

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic shines with first career hat-trick in Al Hilal's 7-0 victory

Sergej Milinković-Savić jubilantly marks his career's first hat-trick.
Al Hilal dominates with 7-0 victory over Abha in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal showcased an exceptional performance, thrashing their guests, Abha, with a spectacular 7-0 win in the 18th round of the Saudi Professional League.Serbian player Sergej Milinković-Savić led the scoring spree with a hat-trick, while his compatriot Aleksandar Mitrović netted a penalty, propelling him to the top of the league's scoring chart.Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohammed Kanno, and Rúben Neves also contributed to the goal tally. Despite numerous chances, Al Hilal efficiently outplayed Abha. The opposing team, led by Saad Bguir’s attempts, tried to threaten Al Hilal's goal, but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was consistently vigilant.This victory further solidifies Al Hilal’s lead in the league with 50 points from 18 matches, establishing a...
December 22, 2023

Al Hilal dominates with 7-0 victory over Abha in Saudi Pro League

Fans protested the plans for a breakaway European Super League when the news was released in 2021
European Super League ban unlawful, says court
STRASBOURG — Banning clubs from joining a European Super League was unlawful and Uefa and Fifa are "abusing a dominant position", the European Court of Justice has said. It comes after a case was brought by the ESL and its backers claiming Uefa and Fifa were breaking competition law by threatening to sanction those who joined the breakaway league. Europe's highest court found against the governing bodies. It added that did not mean a breakaway league would "necessarily be approved". On a hugely significant day for European football: Uefa said it was "confident in the robustness" of rules ESL backers A22 released revamped proposals Real Madrid said clubs were "masters of their own destiny" La Liga referred to the ESL as a...
December 21, 2023

European Super League ban unlawful, says court

The FIFA Council, meeting ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 semifinals in Jeddah, confirmed the key details for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.
FIFA unveils first 32-team Club World Cup to be hosted at US in 2025
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The FIFA Council, meeting ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 semifinals in Jeddah, confirmed the key details for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.Scheduled to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, the tournament will be known as Mundial de Clubes FIFA and feature clubs from each of the six confederations.The Council endorsed the club ranking methodology as part of the access principles, aiming to ensure the highest quality based on sporting criteria from the group stage of each confederation’s premier club competition over the most recent four seasons.This approach incentivizes results in every game, assigning points for wins, draws, and progression through competition stages.For European clubs, the UEFA club coefficient...
December 17, 2023

FIFA unveils first 32-team Club World Cup to be hosted at US in 2025

Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad missed a crucial opportunity to equalize in the first half when his penalty was saved by Al Ahly's goalkeeper, Mohamed El-Shenawy, in the last minute before the break.
Al Ittihad exits Club World Cup following 3-1 defeat to Al Ahly in quarterfinals
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Egypt's Al Ahly secured their spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad 3-1 on Friday.The match, part of the tournament's second round, saw Al Ahly finish the first half with a one-goal lead, thanks to a penalty scored by Tunisian Ali Maâloul in the 21st minute.Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad missed a crucial opportunity to equalize in the first half when his penalty was saved by Al Ahly's goalkeeper, Mohamed El-Shenawy, in the last minute before the break.In the second half, Hussein El Shahat extended Al Ahly's lead with a goal in the 59th minute, followed by Imam Ashour adding the third goal in the 62nd minute.In the final minute of the match, Al Ahly's Anthony Modeste received a red...
December 15, 2023

Al Ittihad exits Club World Cup following 3-1 defeat to Al Ahly in quarterfinals

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