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2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw reveals exciting matchups in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The draw for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup was conducted on Tuesday in Jeddah, marking the final edition of the tournament in its current format.The tournament's opening round will see Auckland City facing off against Al-Ittihad on Dec. 12, 2023.The draw for the second round has produced the following matchups:Egyptian giants Al-Ahly will take on the winner of the match between Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad and New Zealand's Auckland City.Club León from Mexico will square off against Japan's Urawa Reds.The winner of the clash between Al-Ahly and their opponent will advance to the semi-finals and face the champion of the South American Copa Libertadores.Meanwhile, the winner of the match between Club León and Urawa Reds will meet English...
September 05, 2023

2023 FIFA Club World Cup draw reveals exciting matchups in Jeddah

Carrasco's arrival at Al-Shabab is expected to bolster the team's attacking options and add creativity to their midfield.
Saudi club Al-Shabab signs Carrasco from Atletico Madrid
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab officially announced on Monday the signing of Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco from Atletico Madrid, marking a significant addition to their squad.Al-Shabab shared a video on their official "X" account featuring the 30-year-old Carrasco with the caption, "No matter what they say, Carrasco is now a lion."Carrasco brings a wealth of experience to Al-Shabab, having played 266 matches for Atletico Madrid. During his time with the Spanish club, he scored 47 goals and provided 45 assists. He also helped Atletico Madrid secure two major titles, including La Liga and the UEFA Europa League.The Belgian star began his career in Belgium before moving to AS Monaco in France and later joining Atletico Madrid. His time in...
September 05, 2023

Saudi club Al-Shabab signs Carrasco from Atletico Madrid

The Green Falcons began training under head coach Roberto Mancini
Saudi National Football team gears up for Asia Cup 2023
Saudi Gazette reportNEWCASTLE — Roberto Mancini, the Italian head coach of the Saudi national football team, held a crucial meeting with the Saudi players amid their first training session under his leadership. During the meeting, Mancini outlined the current phase's program and the preparations for the upcoming AFC Asia Cup 2023, along with clear instructions and guidelines for the team's training camps.The Saudi national team officially launched its training program on Monday in Newcastle, England, marking the second phase of their preparations for the AFC Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to kick off in January of next year.On the field, the Green Falcons, as the Saudi national team is known, began their training session under the supervision of head coach Mancini. The session...
September 05, 2023

Saudi National Football team gears up for Asia Cup 2023

Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr will face Iranian club Persepolis on September 19 in Tehran in the opening round of the AFC Champions League group stage.
Saudi clubs to play AFC matches hosted by Iran
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — In a significant development, Saudi football clubs will once again compete in Asian Football Confederation (AFC) matches hosted in Iran, marking a return to the traditional home-and-away fixture system. This decision comes after an agreement was reached between the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Iranian Football Federation, signifying a renewed spirit of cooperation and goodwill between the two nations in the realm of football.The move brings an end to the practice of playing matches on neutral ground, a system introduced in 2016 and maintained until the previous edition of the AFC Champions League.The decision to return to the home-and-away format signals a fresh chapter in the longstanding football rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a rivalry...
September 05, 2023

Saudi clubs to play AFC matches hosted by Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo marked a historic milestone by notching his 850th career goal as he found the back of the net once again in Al-Nassr’s commanding 5-1 victory over Al-Hazem in the Saudi Professional League on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 850th goal milestone, claims top scorer position in Saudi League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo marked a historic milestone by notching his 850th career goal as he found the back of the net once again in Al-Nassr’s commanding 5-1 victory over Al-Hazem in the Saudi Professional League on Saturday.At 38 years of age, Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer for Portugal and former Real Madrid star, bagged his sixth goal in the last three matches, catapulting him to the top of the league’s goal-scoring charts after five rounds.Additionally, he provided two crucial assists during the match against Al-Hazem.Following the resounding win, the Portuguese captain remarked: “Another great team performance, we keep improving... 850 career goals and still counting.”After a lackluster start to the season, with two initial losses, Al-Nassr, last...
September 03, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 850th goal milestone, claims top scorer position in Saudi League

Al-Ettifaq club officially announced on Sunday the signing of Dutch international midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is joining the Saudi club from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Al-Ettifaq secures Dutch international Georginio Wijnaldum from PSG
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al-Ettifaq club officially announced on Sunday the signing of Dutch international midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is joining the Saudi club from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Wijnaldum, 32 years old, began his football journey in the youth ranks of Feyenoord before moving up to the senior team.He later ventured to PSV Eindhoven and eventually made his mark in English football, playing for clubs such as Newcastle United and Liverpool.In 2021, Paris Saint-Germain acquired the Dutch midfielder before loaning him out to AS Roma in Italy, with his loan spell concluding in the current summer transfer window.Wijnaldum has been a prominent figure in the Netherlands national team since 2011, participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.Unfortunately, he missed the most...
September 03, 2023

Al-Ettifaq secures Dutch international Georginio Wijnaldum from PSG

Saudi national team left for Newcastle on Sunday for a 10-day camp.
Saudi Football Federation permits player negotiations during national team camps
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced a significant policy change, allowing clubs to negotiate with players who are part of the national teams during national camps.This change represents a departure from previous practices and follows modifications to the regulations of the Professional Committee for Player Affairs.The aim of this adjustment, according to the federation, is to enable clubs to fully utilize the designated registration periods, which often overlap with the days when the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) organizes national team camps.In light of the current overlap between the ongoing summer registration window and the camp for the Saudi national team scheduled from Sept. 3 to 12 in Newcastle, this...
September 03, 2023

Saudi Football Federation permits player negotiations during national team camps

Al-Nassr secured a resounding 5-1 victory over hosts Al-Hazem in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
Al-Nassr's five-goal barrage drowns Al-Hazm in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al-Nassr secured a resounding 5-1 victory over hosts Al-Hazem in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.With this win, Al-Nassr boosted their point tally to nine, clinching their third consecutive victory and recovering from a shaky start to the season, where they suffered losses in their first two matches.They now occupy the sixth position in the league standings.On the other hand, Al-Hazem remains at two points, anchored at the eighteenth and final position in the league.Al-Nassr took the lead with a goal from Abdulrahman Ghareeb in the 33rd minute. Abdullah Al-Khaibari then added the second goal in the eighth minute of first-half stoppage time.In the 47th minute, Mohammed Badamosi scored a consolation goal for Al-Hazem.However, Al-Nassr...
September 03, 2023

Al-Nassr's five-goal barrage drowns Al-Hazm in Saudi Pro League

Al-Fateh pulled off a remarkable 5-1 win against Al-Ahli, marking the latter's first loss of the current season in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League.
Saudi Pro League surprise: Al-Fateh outclasses Al-Ahli with 5-1 win
Saudi Gazette reportAL-AHSA — In a stunning upset, Al-Fateh pulled off a remarkable 5-1 win against Al-Ahli, marking the latter's first loss of the current season in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League.Al-Ahli's point tally now stands at 12, securing them in fourth place, while Al-Fateh climbed to eight points, positioning them at seventh in the league.Al-Ahli initially took the lead with a goal by Spanish striker Gabriel Veiga in the sixth minute. However, Firas Al-Brikan leveled the score for Al-Fateh in the 21st minute.In the 58th minute, Lucas Zelarayán netted the second goal for Al-Fateh. Shortly after, Mourad Batna added two more goals in the 89th minute (from a penalty) and in the third minute of stoppage time in the second half.In the 104th minute (including stoppage...
September 02, 2023

Saudi Pro League surprise: Al-Fateh outclasses Al-Ahli with 5-1 win

Italian manager Roberto Mancini, the newly appointed head coach of the Saudi national football team, has unveiled the initial squad of the “Green Team” under his leadership.
Mancini's maiden squad: Saudi National team lineup for Newcastle camp unveiled
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Italian manager Roberto Mancini, the newly appointed head coach of the Saudi national football team, has unveiled the initial squad of the “Green Team” under his leadership.The squad includes 26 players who will participate in the training camp held in Newcastle, England, during the upcoming international FIFA window.Mancini officially took over the reins last Monday, following the announcement by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) of their agreement with the former Italian national team coach to succeed Frenchman Hervé Renard.Renard parted ways with the Saudi national team after a tenure lasting over three years.The Italian tactician’s squad list showed minor adjustments from the previous one, with goalkeeper Raghid Al-Najjar being...
September 02, 2023

Mancini's maiden squad: Saudi National team lineup for Newcastle camp unveiled

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