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March 17, 2024
Al Hilal sets new world record with 29 consecutive wins, Jorge Jesus shrugs off critics
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ittihad, the reigning champions of the Saudi Professional Football League, has been dealt a significant setback with the injury of Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, sidelining him for approximately 10 weeks.In a statement released on Thursday, Ittihad disclosed that the former Liverpool and Real Madrid player (aged 30) has suffered a muscle injury to the thigh "extending to a tendon within the muscle tissue and will require treatment for 10 weeks."Ittihad has struggled with numerous injuries this season, with Fabinho previously having to play in central defense, impacting the team's performance. As a result, the club has failed to defend its league title, currently standing fourth, 25 points behind the leader, Al Hilal.The team also made an early...
March 14, 2024
Ittihad suffers a blow with Fabinho's injury
March 14, 2024
Saudi Football Federation reveals new design for King's Cup
March 14, 2024
King's Cup semi-finals draw reveals Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr vs. Al-Khaleej matchups
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Roberto Mancini, the head coach of the Saudi national football team, has announced the squad for the third and fourth rounds of the second phase of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the 2027 Asian Cup.The Saudi team's training camp will start next Sunday in Riyadh, featuring 28 players: Mohammed Al-Owais, Ahmed Al-Kassar, Raghid Najjar, Mohammed Al-Yami, Saud Abdulhamid, Fawaz Al-Sugor, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Ali Lajami, Awn Al-Saluli, Hassan Kadsh, Waleed Al-Ahmad, Rayan Hamed, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Muteb Al-Harbi, Ayman Yahya, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Mukhtar Ali, AbduleIah Al-Malki, Mohammed Kanno, Faisal Al-Ghamdi, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Abbas Al-Hasan, Sami Al-Najei, Salem Al-Dawsari, Abdulrahman Gharib, Abdullah Radif, Firas Al-Brikan, and Saleh...
March 13, 2024
Mancini announces Saudi national squad for upcoming World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers
March 13, 2024
Al Hilal secures spot in AFC Champions League semi-finals with victory over Al Ittihad
March 12, 2024
Al Nassr faces heartbreak in AFC Champions League quarter-finals against Al Ain
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr is gearing up for a critical AFC Champions League 2023/24 quarterfinals second leg match against Al Ain on Monday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from their first encounter.Following a disappointing 3-1 loss to Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr's aspirations for the title have significantly diminished, adding pressure to rebound in the continental competition.Complicating matters for head coach Luis Castro are the injuries plaguing the team, notably Anderson Talisca, who is out for the season after surgery in Milan. Sultan Al Ghannam, Aziz Behich, and Ayman Yahya, who sustained an injury after scoring against Al Raed, are also on the sidelines.Additionally, Aymeric Laporte's suspension further challenges the team after his red card...
March 10, 2024
Al Nassr faces uphill battle in AFC Champions League quarterfinals against Al Ain
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal continued its record-breaking winning streak, distancing itself significantly from its closest competitors in the Saudi Professional League, following a 3-1 victory over Al Riyadh in round 23 of the championship on Friday.The capital's blue team turned the tables on their host, Al Riyadh, which had taken the lead through an own goal by Al Hilal's defender Ali Al Bulaihi, who mistakenly directed the ball into his own net in the 52nd minute of the second half.Al Hilal's striker, Aleksandar Mitrovic, missed a penalty for his team in the first half's added time, but Martin Campana, Al Riyadh's goalkeeper, successfully saved it.Following Al Riyadh's lead, Al Hilal's coach, Jorge Jesus, made three strategic substitutions, having...
March 08, 2024
Al Hilal extends winning streak, moves closer to Saudi Professional League title
March 07, 2024
Al-Raed hands Al-Nassr a blow in title race with a 3-1 victory in Saudi Professional League