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Jang Hyun-soo made an appearance at Al-Hilal's headquarters on Wednesday to bid farewell to his teammates.
Al-Hilal bids fond farewell to Jang Hyun-soo, a true champion
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a poignant announcement, Al-Hilal Football Club officially parts ways with Jang Hyun-soo in the face of a formidable health challenge. The esteemed South Korean defender's journey with the club was characterized by dedication and courage.As the curtain falls on the previous sports season, Jang Hyun-soo was faced with the diagnosis of a benign lymph node tumor, compelling the club to rally behind him as he underwent treatment in the Saudi capital Riyadh.On their official "X" platform account, Al-Hilal expressed their sentiments, stating, "Thank you, Jang. Together, we wrote history."Jang Hyun-soo's contract with Al-Hilal had expired at the end of the previous sports season. The club had initiated negotiations with Jang to extend...
September 21, 2023

Al-Hilal bids fond farewell to Jang Hyun-soo, a true champion

Saudi Arabia has been allocated three direct slots in ACLE and one direct slot in the AFC Champions League 2 due to the top-ranking performance in Asian club competitions this season.
SAFF approves mechanism for participation of Saudi clubs in AFC competitions
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabia Football Federation's board of directors has adopted a mechanism for the participation of Saudi clubs in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions in the upcoming 2024-2025 season. This decision was made in response to the AFC's request for member associations to define the appropriate process for allocating slots to each country.As per the newly established mechanism, the champion of the Saudi Professional League, the runner-up, and the team finishing in third place in the current 2023-2024 season will qualify for the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE).In contrast, the winner of the King's Cup will earn a spot in the AFC Champions League 2. In the event that the King's Cup winner is one of the top three...
September 21, 2023

SAFF approves mechanism for participation of Saudi clubs in AFC competitions

The Saudis will face Vietnam in their next match on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia beats Mongolia in Asian Games football
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU —The Saudi Olympic team secured their first victory in the 19th Asian Games held in China on Thursday, defeating Mongolia with a clean 3-0 score in the second round of group-stage matches.Despite resting several key players to manage the proximity of matches and prevent player fatigue, Saudi coach Saad Al-Shehri managed to achieve a positive result.The Saudi team added their first three points to their tally, edging closer to qualification for the round of sixteen. The top two teams from each group advance to the next round. Saudi Arabia will face Vietnam in their next match on Sunday.Striker Haitham Asiri opened the scoring in the 18th minute of the game, giving Saudi Arabia a lead without much trouble in the first half.Just four minutes into the second...
September 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia beats Mongolia in Asian Games football

The countdown to the second edition of Saudi Arabia's largest sporting event has officially begun.
2023 Saudi Games: A grand celebration of athletic excellence returns
RIYADH — The excitement is building as Saudi Arabia's premier sporting event gears up for its highly anticipated second edition. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 10, 2023, over 6,000 athletes from across the nation are eagerly preparing to participate in what is set to be a grand celebration of athleticism, competition, and national pride.Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition last year, the organizing committee of the 2023 Saudi Games is all set to deliver another spectacular showcase of national sportsmanship and athletic prowess. As the largest sporting event ever hosted in a single Middle Eastern city, the 2023 Saudi Games continue to raise the bar for excellence in national competitions across the region.This year's event will see more than 6,000 of Saudi Arabia's...
September 19, 2023

2023 Saudi Games: A grand celebration of athletic excellence returns

The Saudi Arabian U-23 national football team began their journey in the 19th Asian Games with a goalless draw against their Iranian counterparts.
Saudi Arabia and Iran U-23 teams share points in Asian Games opener
Saudi Gazette reportHANGZHOU — The Saudi Arabian U-23 national football team began their journey in the 19th Asian Games with a goalless draw against their Iranian counterparts.The match took place on Tuesday at the Linping Sports Center in Hangzhou, China, as part of the first round of Group B fixtures.This goalless draw mirrors the outcome of a previous encounter between the two teams during the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. In both instances, they played to a draw in the group stage.As a result of this latest draw, both the Saudi Arabian and Iranian teams earned a single point each, placing them in second and third place in the group standings, respectively.They trail Vietnam, who currently leads the group with 3 points following their convincing 4-2 victory over Mongolia.In the...
September 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran U-23 teams share points in Asian Games opener

The Saudi women's national football team kicked off their participation in the friendly international tournament with a goalless draw against Malaysia on Monday.
Saudi women's national football team opens friendly international tournament with goalless draw
Saudi Gazette reportTAIF — The Saudi women's national football team kicked off their participation in the friendly international tournament with a goalless draw against Malaysia on Monday.The match took place at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif, western Saudi Arabia.Notably absent from the Saudi starting lineup were key players including Leila Ali, Sara Khalid, Mariam Al-Tamimi, Bandari Mubarak, Seba Tawfiq, Mawadi Abdulmohsen, Leen Mohammed, and Athaa Fahd due to injuries and lack of readiness.Under the guidance of coach Rosa Lappi-Seppälä, the Saudi national team is preparing for their next match against Pakistan.Pakistan are the runners-up in the inaugural edition of the international tournament, which is scheduled for next Monday. The tournament will continue until the...
September 19, 2023

Saudi women's national football team opens friendly international tournament with goalless draw

Ali Al-Bulaihi's late goal secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw for Al-Hilal against the Uzbekistani side Navbahor in the AFC Champions League encounter held in Riyadh on Monday
Al-Hilal and Navbahor battle to a thrilling 1-1 stalemate in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a dramatic AFC Champions League encounter held in the capital Riyadh on Monday, Ali Al-Bulaihi's late goal saved the day for Al-Hilal, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Uzbekistani side, Navbahor.The visiting team's Toma Tabatadze had earlier stunned Al-Hilal fans with a powerful strike, finding the narrowest of angles to beat Al-Hilal's goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais just seven minutes after halftime.Al-Bulaihi proved to be Al-Hilal's savior when he rose above the opposition defense, converting a well-placed cross from Michel with a precise header.This crucial goal came in the 11th minute of injury time, preventing an otherwise disappointing start for Coach Jorge Jesus' squad.The match also marked the eagerly anticipated debut...
September 18, 2023

Al-Hilal and Navbahor battle to a thrilling 1-1 stalemate in Riyadh

Al-Ittihad made a remarkable and flawless start in the AFC Champions League, defeating their Uzbekistani guest, AGMK, with a clean 3-0 victory in the Group C competition.
Benzema’s absence doesn’t slow down Al-Ittihad’s AFC Champions League opener
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Despite the absence of their star French player Karim Benzema, Al-Ittihad made a remarkable and flawless start in the AFC Champions League, defeating their Uzbekistani guest, AGMK, with a clean 3-0 victory in the Group C competition.The home team secured victory in a night that witnessed a remarkable crowd at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, with an official attendance of approximately 13,000 fans.Al-Ittihad didn't exert much effort to overcome their Uzbekistani counterpart, as they only needed one half to score the three goals, with Haroun Kamara and the Brazilian Romarinho (scoring two goals) making the mark, although the team's performance declined during the second half.Al-Ittihad missed their French star Karim Benzema, who was absent...
September 18, 2023

Benzema’s absence doesn’t slow down Al-Ittihad’s AFC Champions League opener

The streets of the Iranian capital were adorned with welcoming banners for Al-Nassr and their Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Al-Nassr's arrival in Tehran sparks excitement among Iranian football enthusiasts
Saudi Gazette reportTEHRAN — Thousands of Iranian fans enthusiastically greeted the arrival of Saudi’s Al-Nassr football club in Tehran on Monday.This reception comes in anticipation of the highly clash on Tuesday, where Al-Nassr will face off against Iranian hosts Persepolis in the first match of the AFC Champions League group stage.The streets of the Iranian capital were adorned with welcoming banners for Al-Nassr and their Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo.Social media platforms were abuzz with videos capturing the joy of Iranian fans as they witnessed the stars of Al-Nassr, with Ronaldo leading the way.Upon the arrival of the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo and Senegalese player Sadio Mané, alongside the Al-Nassr team delegation, Persepolis gifted them an exquisite Persian...
September 18, 2023

Al-Nassr's arrival in Tehran sparks excitement among Iranian football enthusiasts

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai playing in the 2019 China Open in Beijing, China, on September 28, 2019.
Women’s tennis returns to China after Peng Shuai boycott
HONG KONG — The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) kicked off its first tournament in China in more than three years Monday, ending its boycott over the uncertain fate of tennis star Peng Shuai.One of China’s most recognizable sports figures, Peng was feared to be held incommunicado by the Chinese government in 2021 after she accused retired Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of coercing her into sex during a years-long on-off relationship.Following the accusation, Peng disappeared from public view for more than two weeks, prompting the world’s biggest tennis stars and the United Nations to demand answers as to her whereabouts – as well as a full investigation into her allegations against Zhang.Peng, a three-time Olympian and grand slam doubles champion, later denied having made the sexual...
September 18, 2023

Women’s tennis returns to China after Peng Shuai boycott

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