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Mané and Félix fire 10-man Al Nassr into Saudi Super Cup final
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Sadio Mané and João Félix struck as 10-man Al Nassr edged Al Ittihad 2-1 in a dramatic Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Hong Kong, securing their place in the final despite a first-half red card.Mané opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a precise pass from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović to give Al Nassr an early advantage after a dominant start.But Al Ittihad hit back quickly. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn capitalized on defensive confusion to equalize in the 16th minute, making it 1-1 and resetting the tempo of a frenetic first half.The match took a major turn in the 25th minute when Saudi referee Khalid Al-Turais showed a straight red card to Mané, reducing Nassr to 10 men and raising questions about their ability to...
August 19, 2025

Mané and Félix fire 10-man Al Nassr into Saudi Super Cup final

Jaissle eyes Super Cup title as Ahli embrace late invitation
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle struck a confident tone ahead of his team’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash against Al Qadsiah, saying his side is fully focused on lifting the trophy even though their participation came via a last-minute invitation.Speaking at a press conference in Hong Kong, Jaissle said: “This match wasn’t originally on our calendar, but once the invitation came, we embraced it. We aim to be true ambassadors of the nation and that means playing to win.”Jaissle, who is coaching in Hong Kong for the first time, played down concerns about the unfamiliar conditions: “No reason to worry about the weather. The team is well prepared, and I’m optimistic heading into the season.”He also addressed recent speculation over team...
August 18, 2025

Jaissle eyes Super Cup title as Ahli embrace late invitation

Al Qadsiah coach González eyes dream start with Super Cup push
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Qadsiah manager Michel González says the 2025 Saudi Super Cup presents the perfect launchpad for a strong start to the new season, adding that only the absence of Al Hilal keeps the tournament from being a complete showcase of Saudi Arabia's top football talent.Speaking ahead of his team’s semi-final clash with Al Ahli in Hong Kong, González downplayed any fear factor. “Unlike last season, we don’t fear any team,” he said.“This tournament is a reward for our efforts last year, and it gives us motivation to continue on the same path. We know the level of the opponent, but we are not afraid.”González was candid in his view that the competition features the top four teams from last season — but added with a smirk, “The tournament...
August 18, 2025

Al Qadsiah coach González eyes dream start with Super Cup push

Blanc keeps Ronaldo plan under wraps as Al Ittihad prepare for Al Nassr showdown
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ittihad head coach Laurent Blanc remained tight-lipped on how he plans to contain Cristiano Ronaldo, as his side prepares to face Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final in Hong Kong.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Blanc was asked directly about his approach to stopping Ronaldo.He replied with a smile: “If I had the solution to stop Ronaldo, I wouldn't share it with you. He’s a great player, and Al Nassr have a lot of quality players. We need to defend well and score to win.”Blanc, who took over Al Ittihad during the last summer, emphasized the team's mental and psychological readiness.“We are here with one clear goal to win the tournament. We are mentally prepared, and we know our opponent well,” he said.Asked whether...
August 18, 2025

Blanc keeps Ronaldo plan under wraps as Al Ittihad prepare for Al Nassr showdown

Jesus eyes fourth Super Cup title as Ronaldo, Félix lead Al Nassr charge
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus expressed confidence in his squad ahead of the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, revealing his ambition to win the tournament for a fourth time in his managerial career.Speaking ahead of the clash against Al Ittihad, Jesus said: “This won’t be my first Super Cup. Hopefully, this will be my fourth win. Football in Saudi Arabia has developed significantly and I thank the leadership here for that. I’ve been at Al Nassr for a month, and we’ve done a lot of work already.”The Portuguese tactician added: “I’ve had the chance to play in three Super Cups before and this is my fourth. The match won’t be easy, and we’re still working on implementing our ideas with the players.”Addressing comparisons between his tenures at...
August 18, 2025

Jesus eyes fourth Super Cup title as Ronaldo, Félix lead Al Nassr charge

Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi player to debut in French league
PARIS — Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid made history on Thursday night by becoming the first Saudi footballer to play in the French top flight, appearing as a second-half substitute in RC Lens’ 1-0 loss to Lyon in the opening round of Ligue 1.Abdulhamid, who joined Lens on a season-long loan from Serie A side AS Roma, received a warm ovation from the home crowd at Stade Bollaert-Delelis when he stepped onto the pitch.Despite Lens' defeat, the moment was a personal milestone for the Saudi international, whose entry into the French league adds to the growing global footprint of Saudi football talent.The match’s only goal came in first-half stoppage time (45+1) through Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze, who capitalized on a precise assist from Belgian winger Malick Fofana one of...
August 17, 2025

Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi player to debut in French league

Al Nassr sign Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich in €30m deal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr have completed the signing of French winger Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich, in a blockbuster move that reflects the Riyadh club’s ambition to dominate competitions in the coming seasons.The 29-year-old was unveiled Friday by Al Nassr sporting director Siaô Coutinho, donning the club's No. 21 jersey.The contract extends until 2028, with German and international media including Sky Sports and Bild reporting the deal is worth €30 million including incentives.Coman is set to earn an annual salary between €20–25 million.Coman joined Bayern in 2015 from Juventus, initially on loan, before sealing a permanent transfer in 2017.During a decade-long stint in Bavaria, he won nine Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokals, and famously scored the...
August 16, 2025

Al Nassr sign Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich in €30m deal

English manager Des Buckingham.
Des Buckingham takes charge of Al Kholood ahead of new RSL season
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Kholood have officially ushered in a new era with the appointment of English manager Des Buckingham ahead of the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League season.The announcement, made Thursday, marks the latest strategic move by the Ar Rass-based club to build on their impressive debut campaign in the top flight, where they finished a remarkable ninth.Buckingham, 40, brings a wealth of international coaching experience to the Saudi Pro League.He began his senior managerial career in New Zealand with Wellington Phoenix before taking charge of the country's U-20 and U-23 national teams.His coaching résumé includes stints at Melbourne City in Australia and a trophy-laden spell with Mumbai City in India, where he captured the Indian Super League title and...
August 15, 2025

Des Buckingham takes charge of Al Kholood ahead of new RSL season

Al Nassr arrive in Hong Kong targeting Saudi Super Cup glory
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr became the first team to touch down in Hong Kong on Thursday ahead of the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, which will feature four Saudi Pro League clubs — Al Ittihad, Al Nassr, Al Qadsiah, and Al Ahli — from August 19 to 24.The Riyadh giants will face reigning league champions Al Ittihad in the semi-final on Tuesday at Hong Kong Stadium, the venue for all tournament matches.Al Nassr’s journey to East Asia came after wrapping up their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Spanish side Almeria.The squad returned to Riyadh for a single training session at Al-Awwal Park before boarding the flight to Hong Kong.Under the guidance of new Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr enter the competition aiming to secure their first trophy of the new...
August 14, 2025

Al Nassr arrive in Hong Kong targeting Saudi Super Cup glory

Saudi referee Reem Al-Bishi.
Saudi referee Reem Al-Bishi selected for FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in Philippines
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi referee Reem Al-Bishi has been named in the final list of officials for the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, set to take place in the Philippines from November 21 to December 7, 2025.Her selection represents a significant milestone for Saudi refereeing on the international stage and underscores the growing trust in the Kingdom’s officiating talent to represent the country at the sport’s highest levels.Al-Bishi has previously officiated numerous international and continental futsal matches, earning praise for her performances and consistency. Her track record paved the way for her inclusion in this global event, which will feature the world’s top national teams and referees.The achievement reflects the substantial support provided by the Ministry...
August 14, 2025

Saudi referee Reem Al-Bishi selected for FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in Philippines

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