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Al Hilal bounce back with 3-0 win over Al Khaleej to stay in title hunt
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal returned to winning ways with a commanding 3-0 victory over Al Khaleej on Thursday, keeping the pressure on leaders Al Ittihad in the Roshn Saudi League title race.Captain Salem Al Dawsari led the charge with a goal in each half, while Aleksandar Mitrovic added a late third, lifting Al Hilal to 61 points, four behind Al Ittihad with six rounds remaining. Al Khaleej remain in 10th place on 33 points.Al Dawsari opened the scoring in the 26th minute, finishing off a flowing team move initiated by Kaio César, who laid the ball off inside the box for the skipper to slot home past goalkeeper Raed Azibi.The Saudi international doubled the lead in the 84th minute, this time finishing a counter-attack that began with Ruben Neves, was carried forward by...
April 18, 2025

Al Hilal bounce back with 3-0 win over Al Khaleej to stay in title hunt

Al Fateh stun leaders Al Ittihad 2-0 to revive Al Hilal's title hopes
Saudi Gazette reportALAHSA — Al Fateh delivered a major upset in the Roshn Saudi League title race on Thursday, defeating league leaders Al Ittihad 2-0 in Matchweek 28 to inject fresh hope into Al Hilal’s championship bid.The result leaves Al Ittihad on 65 points, just four ahead of second-placed Hilal, with six rounds remaining in the season.For Al Fateh, the victory was just as significant. The win moves them up to 29 points and into 13th place, giving the Eastern Province club a critical boost in their battle to avoid relegation to the First Division.Ameen Al Sebaie opened the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a shaky defensive moment from the visitors. Matías Vargas doubled the advantage midway through the second half with a composed finish in the 69th minute, sealing...
April 18, 2025

Al Fateh stun leaders Al Ittihad 2-0 to revive Al Hilal's title hopes

Saudi Arabia edge South Korea on penalties to reach AFC U-17 Asian Cup final
Saudi Gazette reportTAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final after defeating South Korea 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time, in front of a packed crowd at Okaz Club Stadium on Monday night.In a dramatic semi-final clash, Aboubakr Saeed emerged as the hero, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer from the spot in the 12th minute of added time, keeping the Green Falcons’ title dreams alive before goalkeeper Al Otaibi made two vital saves in the shootout.South Korea had taken the lead just before halftime through Ha Ram Oh, who finished on the rebound after his initial shot was parried.Despite dominant spells by the Saudis, it wasn't until the dying seconds of the match that they found the breakthrough, as Saeed converted...
April 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia edge South Korea on penalties to reach AFC U-17 Asian Cup final

Farah Al Yousef during Round 3 of the FRMEC/F4ME at Dubai Autodrome. (supplied)
Farah Al Yousef to race as Wild Card entry in F1 Academy at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
JEDDAH — In a major boost for Saudi motorsport and female representation in racing, Farah Al Yousef will compete as a Wild Card entry in Round 2 of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY series, taking place alongside the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX from April 18–20 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.The announcement was made by the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), promoter of the Grand Prix, marking another historic moment in the Kingdom’s rapidly growing motorsport scene. Al Yousef becomes the second Saudi woman to compete in the F1 ACADEMY on home soil, following Reema Juffali’s appearance at the same event in 2024.AlYousef, 22, is one of Saudi Arabia’s rising motorsport stars. She won the Saudi Women’s Karting Championship in 2022, achieved a commendable 26th place at the Karting World...
April 15, 2025

Farah Al Yousef to race as Wild Card entry in F1 Academy at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Saudi Arabia drawn with USA, Haiti and Trinidad in 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup group
Saudi Gazette reportMIAMI — The Saudi Arabian national team has been drawn into Group D of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, alongside hosts United States, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago, following the official draw held in Miami.The tournament — the 18th edition of the Gold Cup — will take place from June 14 to July 6, 2025, across 14 stadiums in 11 cities in the United States and Canada.The final will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, marking the first time the Gold Cup final will be held in the state.Saudi Arabia, one of the invited guest teams, will be making its first appearance in the Gold Cup after confirming participation in both the 2025 and 2027 editions, as announced by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation last December.The Green Falcons’ participation is part of...
April 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia drawn with USA, Haiti and Trinidad in 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup group

João Costa opened the scoring for Ettifaq in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a lapse in Hilal’s defense.
Al Hilal’s title bid falters with draw at Al Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Hilal’s bid to chase down league leaders Al Ittihad suffered another blow on Friday after a 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq in Round 27 of the Roshn Saudi League.The Riyadh giants dropped two more crucial points in the title race, moving to 58 points, now seven behind Al Ittihad, and only four ahead of third-placed Al Nassr.Al Ettifaq, meanwhile, climbed to 37 points in eighth place, holding their own in a lively encounter at home.João Costa opened the scoring for Ettifaq in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a lapse in Hilal’s defense.But Malcom pulled one back for the visitors in the 57th minute, finishing a well-worked move to level the match.Despite applying pressure in the final stages, Hilal failed to find a winner — a result that leaves...
April 12, 2025

Al Hilal’s title bid falters with draw at Al Ettifaq

Mohamed Salah signs new two-year deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027
LIVERPOOL — Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract with Liverpool, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027.The 32-year-old Egyptian star, whose previous deal was set to expire this summer, had been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports of significant interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. However, Salah has opted to remain with the Reds — the club he joined from Roma in 2017 — for what could now be a full decade.“Of course I’m very excited — we have a great team now,” Salah said in his announcement. “I signed because I believe we can win more trophies and continue enjoying our football.”Salah has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season, including 27 in the Premier League, as Liverpool...
April 11, 2025

Mohamed Salah signs new two-year deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027

Abdelhamid Sabiri celebrates his early goal.
Sabiri strike gives Al Taawoun narrow first-leg win over Sharjah in ACL Two semi-final
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — A first-half goal from Abdelhamid Sabiri handed Al Taawoun FC a valuable 1-0 victory over the UAE’s Sharjah FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2023/24 semi-final at Wolves Park on Tuesday.The Saudi side made a flying start and took the lead inside two minutes when Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi’s cross caused chaos in the Sharjah box.The ball eventually fell to Sabiri, who rifled a fierce shot past Adel Al Hosani to give the hosts the edge.Al Taawoun nearly doubled their advantage moments later, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up, but Al Kuwaykibi’s strike narrowly cleared the bar.Sharjah slowly grew into the game and had chances of their own, most notably in the 19th minute when Guilherme Biro failed to convert from close range after a low...
April 09, 2025

Sabiri strike gives Al Taawoun narrow first-leg win over Sharjah in ACL Two semi-final

Saudi U-17s qualify for 2025 FIFA World Cup after win over Thailand
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s U-17 national team has officially secured a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, set to be hosted in Qatar later this year, after reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, currently taking place in the Kingdom. The young Green Falcons booked their ticket with a 3-1 comeback victory over Thailand in their second Group A match, moving to six points and guaranteeing a top-two finish in the group — enough to seal World Cup qualification. Thailand had taken the lead in the 17th minute, but Sabri Dahl equalized for Saudi Arabia, before Abdulrahman Sufyani put the hosts in front with a well-taken second. In the second half, Mukhtar Barnawi added a third to complete a convincing turnaround. Saudi Arabia sits in Group A alongside...
April 07, 2025

Saudi U-17s qualify for 2025 FIFA World Cup after win over Thailand

Saudi assistant referee Iman Al Madani joins AFC elite list for 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that assistant referee Iman Al Madani has officially been added to the Asian Football Confederation's elite list of assistant referees for 2025.SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal extended his congratulations to Al Madani for earning her place among the continent's top officials, joining a growing list of elite Saudi referees who continue to represent the Kingdom in major regional and international tournaments.Al Misehal praised her achievement and emphasized the federation’s ongoing efforts to elevate the standard of Saudi refereeing.“We are proud of Iman’s progress and commitment, and we wish her and her fellow Saudi referees continued success in presenting a strong image of Saudi...
April 06, 2025

Saudi assistant referee Iman Al Madani joins AFC elite list for 2025

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