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Al-Ahli was relegated to the first division (Yelo League) for the first time in the history of the Saudi Professional Football League.

Al-Ahli relegated for first time in history

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ahli was relegated to the first division (Yelo League) for the first time in the history of the Saudi Professional Football League.Giving an unexpected massive shock to its fans, the 2016 champion were held to a goalless draw with Al-Shabab in the 30th and final round of the matches held at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh on Monday.It was imperative for the Jeddah club to win to have a chance to stay in the premier league, but a goalless draw put it in the 15th and penultimate place with only 32 points, one point behind the safety zone.

June 28, 2022

Al-Ahli relegated for first time in history

NEOM announced on Monday a strategic partnership with McLaren Racing to become the title partner of the McLaren Formula E and Extreme E racing teams, bringing two all-electric race series’ together for the first time under the banner of ‘NEOM McLaren Electric Racing’.

NEOM, McLaren Racing announce strategic title partnership to drive innovation in electric motorsport

NEOM — NEOM announced on Monday a strategic partnership with McLaren Racing to become the title partner of the McLaren Formula E and Extreme E racing teams, bringing two all-electric race series’ together for the first time under the banner of ‘NEOM McLaren Electric Racing’.Commenting on the partnership, Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: “Our partnership with McLaren Racing complements NEOM’s commitment to driving sustainable solutions and tackling some of society's most pressing challenges.”“The partnership will allow us to share our collective resources and experience to yield exciting results, not only for our own organizations, but also for the broader automotive and sports industries.”“NEOM is an economic engine for Saudi Arabia and will be a hub for...

June 27, 2022

NEOM, McLaren Racing announce strategic title partnership to drive innovation in electric motorsport

The Kingdom's Women's Badminton Championship kicked off Monday in Riyadh with the participation of 60 players.

Saudi Arabia's women's badminton championship begins with participation of 60 players

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Kingdom's Women's Badminton Championship kicked off Monday in Riyadh with the participation of 60 players.The Kingdom's women's badminton championship, organized by the Saudi Badminton Federation, will continue for two days for "doubles team" competitions at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium gymnasium in Riyadh.Sixty players participated in the Kingdom's Women's Badminton Championship, representing badminton players from different regions around Saudi Arabia.It is noteworthy that the championship is considered as one of the important Saudi championships that the Saudi Badminton Federation has held for the women's category since 2018.The championship effectively contributed by spreading the game of badminton among...

June 27, 2022

Saudi Arabia's women's badminton championship begins with participation of 60 players

The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid.

Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC

WASHINGTON — Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid.Details of the 12-month deal are still being finalized between Bale and MLS-leading LAFC, which also added Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to its roster this month.The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid. His contract expires this summer, making him a free agent after his up-and-down tenure with the current Champions League winners finally ends.Bale is among the most dynamic attacking players of his generation when healthy and on a top team. He scored 106 goals in 258 appearances for Madrid, which won five Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns during his tenure.But Bale has...

June 26, 2022

Gareth Bale signs with MLS leaders Los Angeles FC

The Saudi Olympic Paralympic Committee (SOPC) celebrated the Olympic day Friday at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex.

SOPC celebrates Olympic Day in Riyadh

RIYADH — The Saudi Olympic Paralympic Committee (SOPC) celebrated the Olympic day Friday at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Olympic Complex.The SOPC CEO Abdulaziz Alenazi attended the event, which witnessed the participation of the SOPC employees following the annual tradition of the International Olympic Committee to celebrate the June 23, 1984 along with 206 International Olympic Committees.The SOPC, in addition, held a public Olympic exhibition in a Commercial Mall at the heart of Riyadh, which included cultural and interactive activities to promote and disseminate the principles and values of the Olympic movement (move-learn-discover) to encourage all segments of society to engage in sports activities in addition to providing souvenirs to visitors to the center.With thousands of visitors...

June 25, 2022

SOPC celebrates Olympic Day in Riyadh

FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup

ZURICH — Teams will be able to select up to 26 players for this year's World Cup after global soccer's governing body FIFA increased the maximum squad limit by three on Thursday. FIFA said the change was due to the unusual timing of the tournament as well as the impact of COVID-19 on squads. The showpiece event in Qatar will run from Nov. 21-Dec. 18, Reuters reported."The number of players to be included on the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26," it said in a statement."No more than 26 people (up to 15 substitutes and 11 team officials) will be allowed to sit on the team bench."UEFA took a similar decision last year, allowing sides to pick three extra players for the European Championship due to the pandemic.The International...

June 24, 2022

FIFA increases squad limit to 26 for World Cup

Al-Hilal one win away from 3rd SPL title in a row

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al-Hilal is one victory away from winning the title of Saudi Professional League (SPL) or MBS League season for the third time in a row.Al-Hilal will meet Al-Ittihad in the 30th and final round of matches on Monday, June 27. Both teams secured equal points of 64 but Al-Hilal has an edge in direct confrontations. Al-Hilal is the most successful team in SPL, holding as many as 17 titles in its history.In the 29th and penultimate round of the matches held on Thursday, Al-Hilal, with ten players, defeated Al-Fateh 3-0. Salem Al-Dawsari scored two goals while the third goal was from the boot of Odion Ighalo.In another match, Al-Ittihad scored victory over Ettifaq 3-1. Romarinho scored two goals while Abderrazak Hamdallah completed the tally whereas the goal of...

June 24, 2022

Al-Hilal one win away from 3rd SPL title in a row

NEOM's Shuhub Community Program Pilot Event

NEOM launches program to develop next generation of Saudi football talent

NEOM — NEOM announced on Thursday the football skills development Shuhub Community Program, which will aim to develop the next generation of Saudi talent and provide footballing opportunities to children of all abilities across Saudi Arabia.As the first NEOM footballing program, the Shuhub Community Program will leverage world-class coaching from Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) coaches as well as sport-tech integration to measure and develop each participating child’s footballing acumen via shooting accuracy, dribbling speed, reaction timing and passing accuracy.Following the program’s pilot event in April, which took place at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious sporting facilities, the program will tour Jeddah, Riyadh and Tabuk this...

June 23, 2022

NEOM launches program to develop next generation of Saudi football talent

US swimmer Anita Alvarez

US swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

BUDAPEST — American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.The 25-year-old was not breathing and had sunk after completing her routine in the solo free final in Budapest.Her coach, Andrea Fuentes, pulled Alvarez to the surface before she was taken away on a stretcher.The US swim team later released a statement from Fuentes saying Alvarez "feels good now".Alvarez previously fainted following a routine during an Olympic qualifier in Barcelona last year, with Fuentes also rescuing her on that occasion.Of the more recent incident, Fuentes said: "Anita is OK - the doctors checked all vitals and everything is normal - [her] heart rate, oxygen, sugar levels, blood pressure etc. All is...

June 23, 2022

US swimmer Anita Alvarez rescued by coach after fainting in pool

Maradona died of a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home, aged 60.

Maradona: Medical staff to be tried for football legend's death

BUENOS AIRES — Eight medical personnel are to stand trial accused of criminal negligence in the death of legendary Argentinian footballer Diego Maradona.A judge has ordered a culpable homicide trial after a medical panel found Maradona's treatment was rife with "deficiencies and irregularities".Maradona died in November 2020 of a heart attack in Buenos Aires, aged 60.He had been recovering at home from surgery on a brain blood clot earlier that month.A few days after his death Argentine prosecutors launched an investigation into the doctors and nurses involved in his care.Last year, the panel of 20 experts appointed to examine his death found Maradona's medical team acted in an "inappropriate, deficient and reckless manner".It also concluded that the...

June 23, 2022

Maradona: Medical staff to be tried for football legend's death

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