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October 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup as Australia abandons bid
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal continued their successful defense of their title, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the King's Cup.They triumphed over Al-Hazm with a 3-0 victory in the match held at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Monday, part of the Round of 16 in the tournament.Portuguese player Robin Neves and Serbian Aleksandar Mitrović took turns scoring the goals, with Mitrović netting two.Al Hilal's coach, Jorge Jesus, opted for a starting lineup that excluded the Serbian duo Savic and Mitrović, along with the absence of Salem Al-Dawsari, Senegalese Khaledou Koulibaly, and several other key local players to give them some rest.Meanwhile, Salem Al-Dawsari found himself in Doha, competing for the title of the best player in Asia during the awards...
October 30, 2023
King's Cup: Al Hilal dominates Al-Hazem with 3-0 victory, secures quarterfinal spot
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — In the realm of Asian football, one name resonates with both fervor and finesse — Salem Al Dawsari, the Saudi maestro who stands at the cusp of etching his name in the annals of history.As the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022 loom on the horizon, Salem finds himself in the illustrious company of contenders, vying for the coveted title of AFC Player of the Year.Addressing the press on the eve of the awards, Salem, along with his fellow nominee — Qatari talisman Almoez Ali and Australian forward Mathew Leckie — shared his delight at being considered for the prestigious accolade.It’s a recognition that goes beyond personal glory for Salem, who, at 32, has become a symbol of footballing prowess in Saudi Arabia.“Thankfully, I was nominated for this,” Salem...
October 30, 2023
Salem Al Dawsari: The Saudi sensation eyes AFC player of the year award
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU — The Saudi team concluded their participation in the 4th Asian Para Games “Hangzhou 2022”, by achieving 9 medals, making it the best participation historically for Saudi Arabia since the first edition of the tournament.During the Hangzhou 2022, Saudi Arabia achieved 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals, which were clinched by the athletics team, who represented the Kingdom in the tournament, along with 4 teams: goalball, weightlifting, taekwondo, and table tennis.Saudi runner Thamer Al-Zahrani opened the Saudi medal series in the championship, winning the bronze medal in the 400-meter race (T37 classification), after finishing 3rd with a time of 57.55 seconds.As for the two gold medals for the Kingdom, they were won by the Saudi runner,...
October 29, 2023
Saudi Arabia concludes Hangzhou 2022 with 9 medals, its best participation in the tournament history
October 28, 2023
Al-Nassr secures 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha in Saudi Pro League
October 28, 2023
Al-Hilal secures dominant 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli in Saudi Professional League showdown
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In an unexpected turn of events, Nuno Santo, the Portuguese coach of Al-Ittihad, expressed his surprise at the jeers and criticism directed toward him by the team's fans.Following a 2-2 draw against Al-Hazem, marking the fourth league match without a win for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League, Santo faced vocal discontent from supporters.Speaking at a post-match press conference, Santo acknowledged the negative fan reactions but emphasized his indifference, stating, "I understand what happened, but I don't care about the chants of the fans. I will return home and sleep; I am not concerned with what happened."The match, which ended in a draw, saw Al-Ittihad struggling to secure a victory, further distancing the team from a coveted...
October 27, 2023
Al-Ittihad coach Nuno Santo faces fan criticism
October 27, 2023
Al-Ittihad and Al-Hazem battle to a thrilling 2-2 draw in Saudi Professional League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the Spanish Super Cup for the fourth time from Jan. 10 to 14, 2024, it was announced on Wednesday.The tournament will feature four top clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and CA Osasuna.The matches of the championship will take place at Al- Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, utilizing a knockout system.The first encounter will see Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.Barcelona, the defending champions from the previous edition, will then take on Osasuna on Thursday, Jan. 11.The winners of these matches will advance to the final, scheduled for the evening of Sunday, Jan.14.This marks the fourth edition hosted by Saudi Arabia, with the initial edition held in Jeddah in 2020, won by Real Madrid.Riyadh hosted...
October 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia to host Spanish Super Cup for fourth time in 2024
October 24, 2023
Ronaldo sparks Al Nassr to 4-3 victory over Al Duhail in AFC clash
