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Telles reunites with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr
TOKYO — Manchester United and Brazil full-back Alex Telles has left Manchester United to join Al-Nassr on a contract until 2025, the two clubs announced on Sunday.Telles, 30, is set for a reunion with former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed for the Saudi Pro League side in January.The fee or length of his contract has not been confirmed by either club.“A new adventure beckons for @AT13Oficial. Thank you for everything, and good luck, Alex,” United posted on Twitter.Al-Nassr released a photograph of the defender holding their yellow jersey and a video in which Ronaldo could be seen smiling in the background.Telles is the latest Premier League player to make the switch, following players such as Chelsea's N'Golo Kante and Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.So far,...
July 23, 2023

Telles reunites with Ronaldo in Al-Nassr

Countdown begins: 90 days until historic Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games
RIYADH — The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games official tournament is set to kick-off in 90 days, starting from 20 until Oct. 30, 2023. The multi-sport event of mixed martial arts, is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East.Taking place at the Sports City King Saud University in Riyadh, over 2,500 athletes from more than 80 countries will take part in the World Combat Games which is already gathering strong interest from the international combat sports community.The Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games promises to be a spectacular showcase of skill and breathtaking courage. Fans around the world will be treated to 10 days of fierce competition with athletes demonstrating their prowess across 16 disciplines.The Riyadh 2023 tournament includes: aikido, arm wrestling, boxing, fencing,...
July 22, 2023

Countdown begins: 90 days until historic Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games

Carrera Stadium in Gold Coast hosts the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts
SYDNEY — Gold Coast is ready to step in to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria pulled out, said mayor Tom Tate.The coastal city -- host of the 2018 Games -- is in the Australian state of Queensland, which is preparing to host the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.Tate says hosting the Commonwealth Games will help those preparations.His rescue plan is "fully supported" by Athletics Australia - the country's sporting governing body."We firmly believe the city is in a unique position to step forward," said Athletics Australia."As witnessed in 2018, the Gold Coast demonstrated its remarkable ability to host a Games of exceptional quality, and one that left a profound impact on Australian sport."With an opportunity to make an impact on...
July 20, 2023

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts

The Riyadh-based Al-Nassr Club announced that the Ivorian Star Seko Mohamed Fofana has officially joined the team.
Ivorian star Fofana joins Al-Nassr on a 3-year deal
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The series of international players’ transfers to Saudi clubs continues, the latest of which is Tuesday’s announcement by the Riyadh-based Al-Nassr Club that the Ivorian Star Seko Mohamed Fofana has officially joined the team.Fofana, the 28-year-old player who was the captain for the French club Lens, has joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr on a three-year deal that will last until 2026. During the signing of the contract, the Al-Nasr Club team was represented by CEO Ahmed Al-Ghamdi.“I am here to run, to tackle, to save, to assist, to score, to win, and to do everything for this badge, Seko Mohamed Fofana is here!” the Ivorian star said in a video published by Al-Nassr in his first appearance while talking about his joining the team.Fofana, a professional...
July 18, 2023

Ivorian star Fofana joins Al-Nassr on a 3-year deal

Ronaldo said in a year Saudi league will overtake the Turkish league and Dutch league.
Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League is much better than the American League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese international star of Al-Nassr Club, said that the Saudi Pro League is much better than the American Major League Soccer (MLS) and that he has no plans to play in the United States or return to a team in Europe. “Returning to Europe, for me, is a closed possibility, I'm already 38-and-a-half years old and... it's not worth it," he said.He made the remarks while speaking to the media after playing the first half of Al-Nassr’s preseason friendly in his native Portugal. Al-Nassr lost 5-0 to Celta Vigo of Spain in the match. When specifically asked about whether he would ever follow in the footsteps of his great rival Lionel Messi, who was unveiled as Inter Miami player on Sunday, and play in the MLS, he said:...
July 18, 2023

Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League is much better than the American League

Anthony Cioppa (left) and Silvio Giancola: their common passion for artificial intelligence and football brought them together to develop SoccerNet. — courtesy KAUST 2023; Eliza Mkhitaryan
SoccerNet brings AI to the game
JEDDAH — In October 2022, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich — the international “Home of Football” — Anthony Cioppa gave a presentation on the rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) project SoccerNet.The presentation was the culmination of five years of work with fellow football fan and the original creator of SoccerNet, Silvio Giancola. From the kernel of an idea in 2018, the duo has created a unique open platform for AI-driven sports analysis backed by a global community of more than 500 researchers who participate in annual competitions and challenges.“I met Silvio at a computer vision conference in 2018 where we both had a paper,” said Cioppa. “My paper was a follow-up to my master’s thesis on an AI system that could recognize the different phases in a...
July 18, 2023

SoccerNet brings AI to the game

PACE will be led by Michael Emenalo, seen in this file photo, who joins the SPL as the new director of football.
Saudi Pro League unveils new strategy to secure leading international players
RIYADH — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) announced on Tuesday a new strategy to drive competitiveness on and off the pitch with an emphasis on fostering young Saudi talent alongside securing the best international talent and improving the governance of all clubs for long-term success.Amongst a number of new regulations and initiatives to be revealed ahead of the new season, the SPL will increase the playing time of young Saudi players in the league by reducing the age of eligibility from 18 years old to 16 years old, with immediate effect for the 2023-2024 season.A further such step focused on youth development will see the reduction of squad sizes from the current number of 35 players overall, to 25 senior players with the remaining 10 squad members all having to be under the age of 21 years...
July 18, 2023

Saudi Pro League unveils new strategy to secure leading international players

The Portuguese star Neves praised the work of the Saudi Pro League officials to develop the tournament.
Ruben Neves: Family at forefront of my decision to sign with Al-Hilal
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves revealed that his family members were at the forefront of his decision to join Saudi Pro League Club Al-Hilal.In his first official interview at Hilal, he said that the project presented by Al-Hilal and the Saudi Professional Football League was an important factor in his transfer.“The club and the league presented a good project. My agent had the chance to speak to a lot of people involved in the Asian leagues and it was an easy decision to make,” he said. “I wanted something new for my career, something else for my career. And when this chance came, I spoke with my family and everyone was really happy to come, so that was easy for me. The main factor was my family and the chance to give them the life I have always...
July 18, 2023

Ruben Neves: Family at forefront of my decision to sign with Al-Hilal

Cyclists compete at the 2022 Commonwealth games in the UK
Commonwealth Games in doubt after host Victoria pulls out over budget blowouts
SYDNEY — The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria canceled its plans to host due to budget blowouts.The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host before Victoria volunteered in April 2022.But the premier said the projected cost had now tripled and become "well and truly too much" for the state to bear.CGF called the decision "hugely disappointing" and said it is "committed to finding a solution".The Commonwealth Games have only ever been canceled during World War Two.Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday said Victoria had been "happy to help out" when approached to host last year, but "not at any price".Organizers had originally estimated the event -- hosted across cities...
July 18, 2023

Commonwealth Games in doubt after host Victoria pulls out over budget blowouts

Lionel Messi is Barcelona's record scorer with 672 goals and won 10 La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and seven Spanish Cups
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi to sold-out crowd
MIAMI — New signing Lionel Messi has been officially presented to cheering crowds at Inter Miami's DRV PNK Stadium.A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner given a number 10 shirt.In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the "same desire" he always has.The World Cup-winning Argentina forward joins the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on a deal until the end of 2025.He will be reunited with defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets -- with whom he played at Barcelona -- who has also signed for Miami until 2025.Busquets, too, was formally unveiled during Sunday night's event.Messi entered the pitch via a huge catwalk and was introduced as "America's number 10,...
July 17, 2023

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi to sold-out crowd

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