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Salem Al Dawsari made a triumphant comeback with a stunning strike, securing a 2-0 victory for Al Hilal SFC against Navbahor on Tuesday.
Al Hilal beats Navbahor 2-0 in AFC Champions League
Saudi Gazette reportNAMANGAN — Salem Al Dawsari made a triumphant comeback with a stunning strike, securing a 2-0 victory for Al Hilal SFC against Navbahor on Tuesday.Despite missing two penalties earlier in the game, Al Hilal claimed the top spot in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2023/24.The turning point came when Brazilian winger Malcom, subbed in from the bench, scored with his first touch, capitalizing on Al Dawsari's saved penalty in the 68th minute.Al Dawsari redeemed himself by lobbing the ball from a distance with just five minutes remaining.This win propelled Al Hilal to 13 points from five matches, securing a three-point lead over second-placed Navbahor.The Saudi side is guaranteed to finish at the top, thanks to their superior head-to-head record against Samvel...
November 28, 2023

Al Hilal beats Navbahor 2-0 in AFC Champions League

Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia secured their spot in the last 16 of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League as Group E winners on Monday, despite playing most of their match against Persepolis in Riyadh with 10 men, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Al Nassr secures last 16 berth in AFC Champions League despite 10-man draw against Persepolis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia secured their spot in the last 16 of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League as Group E winners on Monday, despite playing most of their match against Persepolis in Riyadh with 10 men, ending in a 0-0 draw.Luis Castro's side, with 13 points from five games, cannot be surpassed at the top by second-placed Persepolis, who are five points behind. The result also led to the elimination of Al Duhail after the Qatari side had eliminated Istiklol earlier in the day.Despite missing the leading scorer, Anderson Talisca, Al Nassr pressed for an early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty claim ruled out following a VAR check.Aymeric Laporte's weak header and Ronaldo's long-range attempt were saved by Persepolis' goalkeeper Alireza...
November 27, 2023

Al Nassr secures last 16 berth in AFC Champions League despite 10-man draw against Persepolis

Al Khaleej club makes history, secures first-ever Asian handball championship title
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT — The handball team of Al Khaleej Club clinched the title of the 26th Asian Club Championship for the first time in its history.The Saudi team secured victory in the final match against Qatar's Al Arabi with a score of 35-33. The intense match took place on Monday at Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Complex in Kuwait.With this result, Al Khaleej's team has qualified for the Super Globe 2024 World Club Championship as Asia's representative.The thrilling game extended to four periods after a draw in the original and second extra time.Al Khaleej managed to settle the score in their favor in the fourth extra period, winning the match that witnessed a significant turnout of fans, including a large contingent from Saudi Arabia, since early hours.
November 27, 2023

Al Khaleej club makes history, secures first-ever Asian handball championship title

Al Ittihad secured their fourth win in five matches by defeating AGMK FC 2-1 at the OKMK Sports Complex in Group B of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 on Monday.
Al Ittihad clinches victory over AGMK with 2-1 triumph in AFC Champions League
Saudi Gazette reportOLMALIQ — Al Ittihad secured their fourth win in five matches by defeating AGMK FC 2-1 at the OKMK Sports Complex in Group B of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 on Monday.AGMK, already knocked out, will play their final game in the current edition next week against Air Force Club of Iraq, while Al Ittihad will face Iran’s Sepahan on the same day.In his inaugural AFC Champions League game, head coach Marcelo Gallardo guided Al Ittihad to a strong start. Early opportunities for Karim Benzema and Abderrazak Hamdallah were skillfully thwarted by AGMK's Valijon Rahimov.The scoring opened 30 minutes into the game as Al Ittihad exploited the high defensive line of Mirjalol Qosimov. Fabinho's long ball found Hamdallah marginally onside, and the Moroccan striker...
November 27, 2023

Al Ittihad clinches victory over AGMK with 2-1 triumph in AFC Champions League

Terry Venables, pictured with former Tottenham chairman Sir Alan Sugar, won the FA Cup with Spurs in 1991
Former England manager Venables dies aged 80 after a long illness
LONDON — Former England manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80 after a long illness.Venables managed England from 1994 to 1996, most notably leading them to the semifinals of Euro 96 on home soil.A former England player, he also managed Barcelona and Tottenham.“We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness,” read a family statement.“We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives.”Venables won La Liga and reached the European Cup final with Barcelona, and lifted the FA Cup with Tottenham.As a player, he won two England caps and made more than 500 club appearances between 1960 and...
November 26, 2023

Former England manager Venables dies aged 80 after a long illness

In the14th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Ahli and Al Shabab played out a stalemate on Saturday.
Al Ahli and Al Shabab battle to goalless draw in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a highly anticipated clash in the 14th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Ahli and Al Shabab played out a stalemate on Saturday.Despite relentless efforts from both teams throughout the 90 minutes, neither side managed to find the back of the net, resulting in a goalless draw.The draw saw Al Ahli increase their point tally to 27, securing the third position, while Al Shabab moved to 16 points, occupying the tenth spot in the league standings.In another fixture, Al Wehda secured a 3-1 victory over Al Khaleej. Odion Ighalo opened the scoring for Al Wehda in the third minute, Fabio Martins equalized for Al Khaleej in the 22nd minute from a penalty, and Ighalo regained the lead for Al Wehda in the 58th minute.Ighalo continued his stellar performance, securing...
November 25, 2023

Al Ahli and Al Shabab battle to goalless draw in Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal achieved a resounding victory over Al Hazem with a staggering scoreline of nine goals to nil on Saturday in the 14th round of the Saudi Professional Football League.
Record-breaking score: Al Hilal's historic 9-0 win over Al Hazem sets Saudi Pro League milestone
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — Al Hilal achieved a resounding victory over Al Hazem with a staggering scoreline of nine goals to nil on Saturday in the 14th round of the Saudi Professional Football League.The match marks a historic milestone in the Saudi Professional League as the score stands as the highest in the history of the League.Brazilian striker Malcom stole the spotlight with a remarkable hat-trick, contributing to Al Hilal's historic win.The goals were further distributed among Serbian players Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, along with Mohamed Kanoo, Mohamed Al-Qahtani, Saleh Al-Shehri, and Mohamed Al-Buraik.This victory solidified Al Hilal's position at the top of the league with 38 points, maintaining a four-point lead over their closest pursuers, Al...
November 25, 2023

Record-breaking score: Al Hilal's historic 9-0 win over Al Hazem sets Saudi Pro League milestone

Al Nassr's coach Luis Castro painted a vivid picture, likening Cristiano Ronaldo and goals to the perfect couple.
Ronaldo magic: Al Nassr's Luis Castro hails world's No.1 after stunning brace
RIYADH — Al Nassr's coach Luis Castro boldly asserted, "When Cristiano Ronaldo, the No. 1 in the world, is on your side, the possibilities are endless," applauding the football icon's extraordinary display and goal-scoring prowess on Friday.Castro painted a vivid picture, likening Cristiano Ronaldo and goals to the perfect couple, stating, "Goals and Cristiano are a match made in heaven," as the football icon's dazzling brace against Al Okhdood propels his season tally to 15 goals in just 13 Saudi Professional League appearances.The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldo, leading the charts in the Saudi Professional League, orchestrated Al Nassr's commanding 3-0 victory at Alawwal Park in Riyadh on Friday night, with goals in the 77th and 80th...
November 25, 2023

Ronaldo magic: Al Nassr's Luis Castro hails world's No.1 after stunning brace

Ronaldo scored a brace within four minutes, confirming Al Nassr's rightful claim to the points in the match held at the Al Awwal Park as part of the 14th round of the Saudi Professional League.
Ronaldo's stunning goals propel Al Nassr, extending lead in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo reaffirmed his dominance in the Saudi Professional League, leading his team, Al Nassr, to another victory, this time with a 3-0 triumph over Al Okhdood.Ronaldo scored a brace within four minutes, confirming Al Nassr's rightful claim to the points in the match held at the Al Awwal Park as part of the 14th round of the Saudi Professional League.Al Nassr closed in on their traditional rival, Al-Hilal, who tops the standings, narrowing the points gap to just one, with the latter having a pending match against Al Hazem in the same round. Al Nassr now holds 34 points compared to Al Hilal's 35.Al Nassr faced little difficulty in overcoming their guest, Al Okhdood, after taking an early lead with a goal by Sami Al Najai in...
November 25, 2023

Ronaldo's stunning goals propel Al Nassr, extending lead in Saudi Pro League

Al Ittihad stumbles in debut under Gallardo, settles for 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Ittihad failed to make a perfect start with their new coach, the Argentine Marcelo Gallardo, as they emerged with a 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq in the opening match of the 14th round of the Saudi Professional League.Al Ittihad, coming off a victory before the break against Abha, settled for a draw, bringing their points to 25, while Al Ettifaq continued their winless streak for the third consecutive match, reaching 23 points.Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum made his mark in the club's records by scoring the first goal for Al Ettifaq in their new stadium. Just before the end of the first half, Jordan Henderson sent a dropping ball into the penalty area, headed by Hamdan Al-Shamrani, which Marcelo Grohe skillfully saved. However, it returned to the penalty...
November 25, 2023

Al Ittihad stumbles in debut under Gallardo, settles for 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq

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