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The win puts Al Nassr in a strong position to advance to the Round of 16.
AFC: Talisca's hat-trick secures Al Nassr's 3-2 victory over Al Duhail
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — In a thrilling encounter in the AFC Champions League, Anderson Talisca's impressive hat-trick propelled Al Nassr to a 3-2 away win over Al Duhail at Khalifa International Stadium.Al Nassr had previously secured a 4-3 victory against Al Duhail in Riyadh, with Cristiano Ronaldo shining with a double.The match began with Al Duhail taking an early lead, as Philippe Coutinho netted his first AFC Champions League goal after Michael Olunga's high press led to a low cross.With Cristiano Ronaldo absent, the responsibility fell on Talisca, who equalized for Al Nassr in the 27th minute with a well-placed shot from outside the Al Duhail area. Talisca added his second just minutes later with a stunning long-range effort.Despite Olunga's attempts to level the...
November 08, 2023

AFC: Talisca's hat-trick secures Al Nassr's 3-2 victory over Al Duhail

Nuno Santo
Al Ittihad parts ways with coach Nuno Santo
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad Club has officially terminated its contract with Portuguese coach Nuno Santo after a thorough technical assessment of his tenure coaching the team.The decision was influenced by recent developments, including the team's loss to the Iraqi Air Force, leading to differences of opinion within the club regarding Santo's dismissal.Assistant coach Hassan Khalifa will assume interim coaching responsibilities until the appointment of a new coach.The restructuring of the coaching staff aims to align with the club's objectives and fan expectations. The club acknowledges and expresses gratitude to Coach Nuno Santo for his contributions during his time and wishes him success in his future endeavors.Reports suggest a disagreement between French star...
November 08, 2023

Al Ittihad parts ways with coach Nuno Santo

Official mascot revealed ahead of FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The courageous and talented sand cat "Haddaf", who is coming from the sand dunes in the west of the Kingdom, is ready to catch eyes with his soccer skills after being revealed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the official mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023.This was disclosed by FIFA and SAFF on Monday at the launch ceremony in Historic Jeddah.Haddaf made a distinguished entry in the tournament's promotional tour, where attendees took pictures with him and the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 present on site.The character of Haddaf, inspired by the sand cat, represents the value of competitiveness in the soccer world. It also reflects the passion shown by...
November 07, 2023

Official mascot revealed ahead of FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023

Al Hilal triumphed with a 2-0 win against a 10-man Mumbai City on Monday, positioning themselves on the cusp of qualification for the knockout stages in the AFC Champions League 2023-24.
AFC: Al Hilal secures 2-0 win over 10-man Mumbai City
Saudi Gazette reportMUMBAI — Al Hilal triumphed with a 2-0 win against a 10-man Mumbai City on Monday, positioning themselves on the cusp of qualification for the knockout stages in the AFC Champions League 2023-24.Michael's 62nd-minute header coupled with Aleksandar Mitrovic's late goal proved decisive after Mehtab Singh's expulsion for a second bookable offense.With this victory, Al Hilal advances to 10 points from their first four Group D matches, while Mumbai City remains at the bottom without a point.Despite an initial push from the hosts, Al Hilal's resilience and strategic goals secured their dominance in the competition.The turning point came in the 62nd minute when Michael skillfully headed home Mohammed Al Burayk's cross, exploiting the numerical advantage...
November 06, 2023

AFC: Al Hilal secures 2-0 win over 10-man Mumbai City

Air Force Club of Iraq secured a 2-0 win over the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, Al Ittihad, at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Group C of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 clash on Monday.
AFC: Al Ittihad faces setback with 2-0 loss to Air Force
Saudi Gazette reportERBIL — In a thrilling AFC Champions League 2023/24 clash on Monday, the Air Force Club of Iraq secured a 2-0 win over the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, Al Ittihad, at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Group C.After a narrow defeat in their previous encounter two weeks ago, Air Force Club came into the match with added determination. They dominated large portions of the game, restricting Al Ittihad's touches and possession.The early moments saw Abdullah Al Mayouf almost conceding to the hosts, but a quick decision from Iraq international Ibrahim Bayesh saw the ball hit the post and go out of play.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had their first chance in the first half when Jota attempted a curled low shot, forcing keeper Mohamed Hameed to make a flying save.Just...
November 06, 2023

AFC: Al Ittihad faces setback with 2-0 loss to Air Force

The Saudi football team, Al Nassr has embarked on their journey to Doha to face off against Al Duhail on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League group stage.
Al Nassr heads to Doha for AFC clash without Ronaldo
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi football team, Al Nassr has embarked on their journey to Doha to face off against Al Duhail on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League group stage.However, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was notably absent from the squad, along with player Aymeric Laporte.Portuguese coach Luis Castro decided to exclude Ronaldo from the trip, anticipating player fatigue due to the high-pressure matches since the start of the season.Ronaldo has been one of the most active players for Al Nassr this season, both domestically and in the Asian competitions, in addition to his involvement with the Portuguese national team in the European qualifiers.Considering Ronaldo's age of 38, Castro deemed it necessary to give the Portuguese player a rest, especially as Al Nassr...
November 06, 2023

Al Nassr heads to Doha for AFC clash without Ronaldo

Al Hilal's Milinković-Savić faces 3-4 weeks in sidelines with knee injury
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Hilal Club has announced that Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić has suffered a knee injury, requiring 3 to 4 weeks of treatment.The club is grappling with an injury crisis, with Milinković-Savić joining a list that includes Neymar, Salman Al-Faraj, Musab Al-Juwayr, and the suspended Robin Neves and Ali Al-Bulayhi.Milinković-Savić sustained the injury during Al-Hilal's match against Al-Fateh in the local league last Friday.The midfielder underwent radiological examinations on Sunday to determine the nature of the injury, which will keep him off the field for four weeks.As a result, Milinković-Savić will miss the upcoming clash against Mumbai City in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League.Additionally, he will be absent from the...
November 06, 2023

Al Hilal's Milinković-Savić faces 3-4 weeks in sidelines with knee injury

After the victory against Al Riyadh, Al Ahli shares the same tally with Al Taawoun, three points ahead of Al Nassr.
SPL: Al-Ahli strikes back with a victory
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli reclaimed its winning form with a triumphant 3-0 victory over Al Riyadh, silencing critics after two previous setbacks. The Green of Jeddah dominated their guests in the twelfth round of the Saudi Professional League.The round kicked off favorably for Al Ahli, capitalizing on Al Taawoun's draw against Damac and Al Fateh's loss to Al Hilal. This victory propels Al Ahli to 25 points, sharing the same tally with Al Taawoun and maintaining a 3-point lead over the runner-up, Al Nassr.Maestro Firas Al-Buraikan was in the spotlight, chosen by German coach Matthias Jaissle as the starting striker. In just two minutes, Al-Buraikan found the net, igniting early celebrations among the team's fans at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.Spanish player...
November 06, 2023

SPL: Al-Ahli strikes back with a victory

Renowned American champion and actor John Cena faced a defeat at the hands of professional wrestler Solo Sikoa, who emerged victorious in a highly anticipated bout, in a thrilling night of WWE matches in Riyadh on Saturday.
Roman Reigns retains Universal Title in WWE showdown in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Renowned American champion and actor John Cena faced a defeat at the hands of professional wrestler Solo Sikoa, who emerged victorious in a highly anticipated bout, in a thrilling night of WWE matches in Riyadh on Saturday.Despite the loss, Cena received a standing ovation, showcasing the respect and admiration from the spectators.In another headline-grabbing match, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns successfully defended his title against LA Knight, solidifying his reign at the top of the wrestling world.A focal point of the evening was the Crown Jewel Women's World Championship match on the X platform, where Rhea Ripley retained her title in a fierce five-way competition against Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Raquel Rodriguez.The women...
November 05, 2023

Roman Reigns retains Universal Title in WWE showdown in Riyadh

Al Hilal team delegation, welcomed by a warm reception with traditional Indian attire and local vibes, arrived in India to play against Mumbai on Monday, marking the fourth round of group stage matches in the AFC Champions League.
Al Hilal arrives in India for AFC Champions League showdown against Mumbai
Saudi Gazette reportMUMBAI — Al Hilal team delegation has arrived in India in anticipation of their clash against Mumbai on Monday, marking the fourth round of group stage matches in the AFC Champions League.The official Al Hilal club account on the X platform shared photos of the team's arrival in India, showcasing a warm reception with traditional Indian attire and local vibes.Unfortunately, Al Hilal player Sergej Milinković-Savić couldn't join the team due to a knee sprain sustained during the match against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.Preparations and arrangements continue at the DY Patil Stadium, the venue for the upcoming showdown between Mumbai City and Al Hilal.The stadium is undergoing preparations to meet the standards and requests of the Asian Football...
November 05, 2023

Al Hilal arrives in India for AFC Champions League showdown against Mumbai

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