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Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals before exiting injured, leading his team Al-Nassr to a 2-1 victory over local rivals Al-Hilal with ten players, clinching the title of the King Salman Club Championship in Taif on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics lead Al-Nassr to clinch Arab Club Championship title
Saudi Gazette reportTAIF — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals before exiting injured, leading his team Al-Nassr to a 2-1 victory over local rivals Al-Hilal with ten players, clinching the title of the King Salman Club Championship in Taif on Saturday.Brazilian Michael Delgado netted a header for Al-Hilal in the 51st minute, before Moroccan referee Redouane Jiyed showed a red card to Abdulilah Al-Omari, Al-Nassr's defender, in the 71st minute.Just three minutes later, Ronaldo found the back of the net with a powerful shot from a cross by Sultan Al-Ghanam, prompting both teams to enter extra time in two halves.In the 98th minute, the Portuguese captain scored the winning goal with a fantastic header, capitalizing on a strong shot rebound by his teammate Siko Fofana that hit the...
August 12, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics lead Al-Nassr to clinch Arab Club Championship title

Brazilian Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick to lead Al-Ahli to a 3-1 victory over Al-Hazm at the start of the Saudi Professional League football on Friday.
Firmino scores hat-trick in Saudi Pro League debut
JEDDAH — Brazilian Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick to lead Al-Ahli to a 3-1 victory over Al-Hazm at the start of the Saudi Professional League football on Friday.Firmino, who joined Al-Ahli in the current transfer window from Liverpool, put them in the lead after six minutes before doubling the score three minutes later from close range.Vinicio Souza, Al-Hazm's player, reduced the gap with a calmly taken goal in the 50th minute, but the Brazilian player widened the lead beyond Al-Hazm's reach with another close-range goal in the 72nd minute.Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and ex-Chelsea keeper Mendy were three of the many big names who have moved to the Saudi Pro League for this new season.Al-Ahli were one of four teams taken over by the Public Investment Fund this summer, and have...
August 12, 2023

Firmino scores hat-trick in Saudi Pro League debut

Saudi Football Federation opens registration for non-Saudi players
DAMMAM — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has decided to open the Roshn Saudi League clubs to non-Saudi players exclusively through registration systems accredited by the federation. The non-Saudi professional players are to be determined within the permissible limit of 8 players via the electronic system of the Saudi Pro League (SPLIS). The deadline is September 15.The move aims to provide a better opportunity for clubs and players during the transfer period and to enhance the role of the Roshn League in organizing and managing the competition through relevant regulations set forth by the board of the Saudi Pro League. — SPA
August 11, 2023

Saudi Football Federation opens registration for non-Saudi players

The 49th edition of the league, or the second season of Roshn Saudi League, features the gathering of a galaxy of international football heavyweights, most notably Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
All eyes are on battalion of stars enjoying unprecedented support as Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Football fans in Saudi Arabia and many countries around the world are awaiting the historical launch of the strongest ever version of the Saudi Professional League (SPL) which kick-starts on Friday, Aug. 11.The 49th edition of the league, or the second season of Roshn Saudi League, features the gathering of a galaxy of international football heavyweights, most notably Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.The beginning of the new season 2023-2024 sees the flocking of a large number of international soccer stars as part of an ambitious Saudi bid to covert the league into one of the top 10 best leagues in the world, in realizing the dream of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. As part of the plan, the Crown Prince announced last month the...
August 10, 2023

All eyes are on battalion of stars enjoying unprecedented support as Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Alex Telles after scoring the goal for Al-Nassr
Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Arab Cup finals, beating Iraqi champions Al-Shorta
Saudi Gazette reportABHA — Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reached his first final since moving to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to a 1-0 win over Iraqi champions Al-Shorta in the semi-finals of the Arab Club Champions Cup in the southern Saudi city of Abha on Wednesday.The Portuguese international star successfully converted a 75th-minute penalty kick after a VAR review found that Sadio Mane had been fouled by Al-Shorta’s Faisal Jasim Nafil Al-Manaa.Ronaldo has so far scored four goals for Al-Nassr in four games of the King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs Championship. He emerged the tournament’s top scorer list ever since the start of the group stage.Al Nassr will take on the Saudi winner club in the final on Saturday that will be decided in the second semifinals to be played...
August 09, 2023

Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Arab Cup finals, beating Iraqi champions Al-Shorta

The season will start on Friday with a game between Al-Ahli and Al-Hazem.
Saudi Pro League season to witness Roshn Stars friendly for first time  
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Saudi Professional League (SPL) announced on Monday its decision to hold the Saudi Roshn Stars League match. The friendly, which is the first of its kind, will bring together the most prominent stars of the league tournament for the new season 2023-24 that will kick off on Friday, Aug. 11.This match aims to highlight the exceptional stars in the Saudi Pro League, as well as to provide an opportunity for fans to see their favorite stars compete in a distinctive framework.Meanwhile, SPL organized on Monday the launching ceremony for the second season of Roshn Saudi League with the participation of several prominent newly signed soccer stars. The ceremony, which was held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, created a buzz of excitement in the Saudi...
August 08, 2023

Saudi Pro League season to witness Roshn Stars friendly for first time  

Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, advanced to semifinals of the Arab Club Champions Cup, defeating the defending Arab Cup Champions Moroccan Raja Casablanca 3-1. The quarter-finals were played at the Prince Sultan Stadium in southern Saudi city of Abha on Sunday. (Picture: @AlNassrFC)
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr advances to Arab Cup semifinals, beating defending Champions Al-Raja
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, advanced to semifinals of the Arab Club Champions Cup, defeating the defending Arab Cup Champions Moroccan Raja Casablanca 3-1. The quarter-finals were played at the Prince Sultan Stadium in southern Saudi city of Abha on Sunday.Al-Nassr will take on Iraq’s Al-Shorta in the semifinals on Wednesday. Al-Shorta qualified for the semi-finals after beating Qatar’s Al-Sadd 4-2 in the quarter-finals held in Abha.Ronaldo scored a wonderful goal with his left foot in the 19th minute of the match. Then Al-Nassr added two more goals by Sultan Al-Ghanam and Siko Fofana, before Raja narrowed the difference after a goal from Abdullah Madu in the 41st minute. Ronaldo now has three goals in three consecutive matches for the Saudi club....
August 06, 2023

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr advances to Arab Cup semifinals, beating defending Champions Al-Raja

Former Lazio captain Serbian Sergej Milinkovic-Savic gave Al-Hilal the lead in the Saudi Clasico with a wonderful header. (Credit: @alhilal)
Al-Ittihad knocked out of Arab Champions Cup after Benzema missing penalty
Saudi Gazette report TAIF — The defending Saudi Pro League Champions Al-Ittihad of Jeddah were knocked out of the Arab Club Champions Cup on Saturday after their Captain Karim Benzema missed a crucial penalty in the quarter-finals of the match. Al-Ittihad's dream of winning the King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs came to a crashing halt with a 3-1 defeat to bitter rivals Al-Hilal at the King Fahd Stadium in Taif on Saturday.The Iraqi Al-Shorta also qualified for the semi-finals after beating Qatar’s Al-Sadd 4-2 in the quarter-finals held in Abha. Al-Ittihad had an impressive run in the regional tournament, being the only team to achieve a perfect record by winning all three group games, alongside the defending Arab Cup Champions Raja Casablanca from Morocco.However, their ambitions...
August 06, 2023

Al-Ittihad knocked out of Arab Champions Cup after Benzema missing penalty

A bid was being considered with Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Tsuut'ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation.
Canada's Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
CALGARY — The government of Alberta has pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs.A joint bid was being considered by the Canadian province, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.Tourism and Sport Minister Joseph Schow said the bill was estimated at C$2.7bn (£1.5bn; $2bn) -- a burden "too high for the province to bear".Last month Australia pulled out of hosting the 2026 games in Victoria due to budget blowouts.The initial plan was to host the games over 11 days in August 2030 with competitions and events spread between Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the Tsuut'ina Nation and Enoch Cree Nation.Alberta's withdrawal means there are currently no other firm bids to host the 2030 Games.In a statement Mr Schow suggested...
August 04, 2023

Canada's Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Francis Ngannou teams up with Mike Tyson ahead of clash with Tyson Fury in October
Mike Tyson to train Ngannou for ‘Baddest man on the planet’ clash with Tyson Fury in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Ahead of the highly anticipated ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, boxing icon Mike Tyson has agreed to a rare training opportunity with Ngannou, the Lineal MMA Heavyweight Champion, for the fight on Saturday, 28 October 2023, in Riyadh.Tyson, a Hall of Famer who was boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion, will be in Ngannou's corner for the highly anticipated fight against the undefeated Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion of the world, which opens this year’s Riyadh Season program. Riyadh Season is the world's biggest entertainment event, welcoming visitors from all over the world to experience thousands of concerts, sporting events, dining experiences and other unique cultural events. Regarded...
August 03, 2023

Mike Tyson to train Ngannou for ‘Baddest man on the planet’ clash with Tyson Fury in Riyadh

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