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Saudi Arabian Pro League champions Al-Ittihad announced the absence of French striker Karim Benzema due to injury on Monday.
Injury sidelines French striker Karim Benzema for one week
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabian Pro League champions Al-Ittihad announced the absence of French striker Karim Benzema due to injury on Monday.The club said in a statement on Monday: “Player Karim Benzema has suffered an injury to his right thigh muscle and will require a seven-day treatment and rehabilitation program.”As a result, Benzema will miss three matches for his team in all competitions.The French striker will not be part of Coach Nuno Santo’s lineup against Al-Kholoud in the King’s Cup on Tuesday, and he’ll also be absent in the league match against Al-Fayha on Friday.Furthermore, he’s unlikely to participate in the top-of-the-league clash against Al-Ahli on Oct. 6, pending physical assessments.Al-Ittihad currently leads the Saudi Pro League with 18 points...
September 26, 2023

Injury sidelines French striker Karim Benzema for one week

 Al-Nassr scored four goals in the second half to crush Al-Ohod 5-1 and advance to the King's Cup round of 16 on Monday.
King's Cup: Al-Nassr wins fivefold; Neves rescues Al-Hilal
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Nassr scored four goals in the second half to crush Al-Ohod 5-1 and advance to the King's Cup round of 16 on Monday.Despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr started the match at Al-Ohod's stadium perfectly, with Senegalese player Sadio Mane giving them the lead from a penalty in the 16th minute.However, Al-Ohod took advantage of a defensive error by Al-Nassr, with Polish player Konrad Michalak equalizing in injury time of the first half.Seko Fofana restored the lead for Al-Nassr with a long-range shot in the 62nd minute, and Anderson Talisca extended the visitors' lead with a headed goal in the 73rd minute.Substitute Ayman Yahya made it 4-1 for Al-Nassr from close range with nine minutes left, and Sami Al-Najei completed the five-goal...
September 25, 2023

King's Cup: Al-Nassr wins fivefold; Neves rescues Al-Hilal

Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, head of Al-Hilal football team, has rejected claims of any disputes between him and the players, emphasizing that such rumors will not receive a response.
Jorge Jesus denies rift with Al-Hilal players
Saudi Gazette reportHAIL — Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, head of Al-Hilal football team, has rejected claims of any disputes between him and the players, emphasizing that such rumors will not receive a response.During a press conference after Al-Jabalain match on Monday, Jesus was asked about a recent incident where he appeared to greet Salman Al-Faraj just as he was being substituted, as well as questions about reported conflicts with some players and the absence of Neymar in the game.He responded: “I do not respond to rumors. I am the coach, and I communicate directly with the players.”Jesus went on to explain his conversation with Salman Al-Faraj, saying: “Do you want to know what I said to Salman? I told him, you played an outstanding 60 minutes, and you’ll get back step by...
September 25, 2023

Jorge Jesus denies rift with Al-Hilal players

The Saudi U-23 national football team secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the Asian Games after defeating Vietnam with a score of 3-1 in the third-round match of Group B.
Saudi U-23 national team advances to Asian Games round of 16
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU — The Saudi U-23 national football team secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the Asian Games after defeating Vietnam with a score of 3-1 in the third-round match of Group B.The match took place at the Linping Sports Center in Hangzhou, China, on Sunday.Mohammed Al-Yami opened the scoring for the Green Falcons in the first half at the 43rd minute.Mohammed Maran added the second goal from a penalty kick in the 86th minute, while Zakaria Hawsawi sealed the victory with the third goal in the 90th minute.Vietnam scored a consolation goal in injury time at 90+3.With this victory, the Green Falcons secured second place in the group with 7 points, only separated from the Iranian national team by goal difference.The Saudi Olympic team had previously played a goalless...
September 24, 2023

Saudi U-23 national team advances to Asian Games round of 16

Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese footballer and current captain of Al-Nassr, expressed his admiration for the stunning beauty of Saudi Arabia and affirmed his commitment to delivering top-notch performances.
Cristiano Ronaldo praises Saudi Arabia's splendor and pledges excellence
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese footballer and current captain of Al-Nassr, expressed his admiration for the stunning beauty of Saudi Arabia and affirmed his commitment to delivering top-notch performances following a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al-Ahli in the seventh round of the Saudi Professional League on Friday.In an interview with SSC channel, Ronaldo acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Al-Ahli, stating: "It was a hard-fought match, and we knew that Al-Ahli presented a strong opposition."He continued: "Our fans are overjoyed with our performance, and our primary goal was securing the win, which has significantly elevated our standing in the league."When asked about his consistent stellar performances and the secret...
September 23, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo praises Saudi Arabia's splendor and pledges excellence

Former English international striker Jesse Lingard will train with Al-Ettifaq Club for a month, as announced by the Saudi Arabian football league’s fourth-placed team in a statement released on Friday. — Picture: @Ettifaq
Jesse Lingard to train with Al-Ettifaq club for a month
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Former English international striker Jesse Lingard will train with Al-Ettifaq Club for a month, as announced by the Saudi Arabian football league’s fourth-placed team in a statement released on Friday.The Eastern club stated: “The management of Al-Ettifaq Club, under the leadership of Samer Al-Mashal, has agreed to the recommendation of the football committee to accept the request of English player Jesse Lingard to join the first-team football training sessions of Al-Ettifaq Club for a month.”The club added: “The choice of Lingard to join Al-Ettifaq is based on his history and experience, in addition to the star power of the team’s players and the professionalism of the club’s administrative and coaching staff.”Lingard, 30 years old, is a free...
September 23, 2023

Jesse Lingard to train with Al-Ettifaq club for a month

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his first goal at the match.
Al Nassr nails thriller against Al-Ahli with 4-3 showdown victory
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In an electrifying showdown at Riyadh's Al-Awwal Park on Friday, Al-Nassr delivered an exhilarating 4-3 win against arch-rivals Al-Ahli during the seventh round of the Saudi Professional League.With this breathtaking victory, Al-Nassr soared to 15 points, propelling them to the fifth position, ahead of Al-Ahli on goal difference. Furthermore, they stretched their lead over the league leaders, Al-Ittihad, to a formidable three points.After a turbulent start to the season, Al-Nassr has set the league on fire with an impressive string of seven consecutive victories - five in the league and two in Asia. During this scorching run, they've hammered in 27 goals while conceding a mere six.Al-Nassr entered this high-stakes clash riding high on their recent...
September 22, 2023

Al Nassr nails thriller against Al-Ahli with 4-3 showdown victory

Al-Ahli to face Al-Nassr in a heated showdown on Friday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Ahli will head to Riyadh for one of their toughest challenges since returning to the Saudi Professional League. They will face Al-Nassr at Al-Awwal Park on Friday in a high-stakes match in the seventh round of the competition.Al-Ahli quickly bounced back to the Saudi Professional League after being relegated in the 2021-2022 season, marking their first-ever relegation to the second division. Meanwhile, this will be Al-Nassr's first major clash since the start of the competition.Al-Ahli currently occupies third place with 15 points from 6 matches, while Al-Nassr lags behind in sixth place with three points.Al-Ahli, bolstered by prominent names such as Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Frank Kessie, and Allan Saint-Maximin, secured four consecutive...
September 22, 2023

Al-Ahli to face Al-Nassr in a heated showdown on Friday

Saudi Pro League: Damak holds Al-Hilal to a draw
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — Damak secured a point against Al-Hilal with a 1-1 draw in the seventh round of the Saudi Professional League on Thursday.Once again, Al-Hilal delivered a modest performance, just days after their 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League. Damak, however, managed to snatch a valuable point from the league leaders, ending their winning streak. This result left Al-Hilal with 17 points while Damak had four.Brazilian player Malcolm of Al-Hilal opened the scoring in the 9th minute after receiving a cross from Salem Al-Dosari, which he powerfully headed into the net.Al-Hilal didn't perform optimally, and Damak took the initiative to test the Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who made some crucial saves during the first half.Bounou eventually conceded a goal from a...
September 21, 2023

Saudi Pro League: Damak holds Al-Hilal to a draw

 Haya Al-Mami secured the third position finishing in a remarkable time of 9 minutes and 24.60 seconds.
Asian Games 2023: Saudi rower Haya Al-Mami advances to semi-finals in W1x category
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU — Saudi Arabia's Haya Al-Mami, has secured her place in the semifinals of the Women's single scull (W1X) competition at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.The semifinals of the rowing competition are set to take place on Friday at the Fuwaong Water Sports Lake. This achievement comes after she claimed the third position in the repechage round held on Thursday, completing her race in a remarkable time of 9 minutes and 24.60 seconds.In the LM2x category for pairs, the duo of Turki Al-Aarif and Sultan Al-Shali advanced to Group B competitions by finishing fifth in the repechage round, clocking a time of 7 minutes and 28.44 seconds.Meanwhile, their teammate Rakan Ali Reda will compete in Group C of the M1x category after securing sixth place in the...
September 21, 2023

Asian Games 2023: Saudi rower Haya Al-Mami advances to semi-finals in W1x category

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