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Christophe Galtier named NEOM SC head coach ahead of historic Saudi Pro League debut

Saudi Gazette reportNEOM — NEOM Sports Club have appointed French coach Christophe Galtier as their new manager ahead of the club’s first-ever campaign in the Roshn Saudi League, marking a major step forward for the ambitious team from Saudi Arabia’s northwest region.The announcement was made Saturday, with Galtier replacing Brazilian manager Pericles Chamusca, who led NEOM SC to promotion by winning the 2024-25 First Division League title.Galtier, 57, brings with him a distinguished résumé that includes title-winning stints in France’s Ligue 1 and most recently a two-year spell in Qatar with Al Duhail.In a message posted on the club’s official social media channels, Galtier said: “I am really excited to be part of this big Saudi project. Happy to join one of the best leagues...

July 06, 2025

Christophe Galtier named NEOM SC head coach ahead of historic Saudi Pro League debut

Football world mourns Diogo Jota and brother André Silva at funeral in Portugal

GONDOMAR, Portugal — Players from Liverpool FC and Portugal’s national team joined family and friends on Saturday to attend the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, just two days after the siblings died in a tragic car crash in Spain.The service was held at Igreja Matriz church in Gondomar, near Porto, where Jota had a family home.The 28-year-old Liverpool forward and his 25-year-old brother were killed early Thursday when their Lamborghini veered off a quiet highway near Zamora in northwestern Spain and burst into flames.Spanish authorities suspect a blown tire caused the accident.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk arrived at the church carrying a floral tribute shaped like a red football jersey with Jota’s No. 20.Teammate Andrew Robertson followed with a similar...

July 05, 2025

Football world mourns Diogo Jota and brother André Silva at funeral in Portugal

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s fearless Club World Cup run

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi paid glowing tribute to his players following their courageous run to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, highlighting their fighting spirit and quality performances against world-class opposition.The Roshn Saudi League champions capped off a historic fortnight in the United States with performances that captured international attention — drawing 1-1 with Real Madrid in the group stage and stunning English powerhouse Manchester City 4-3 after extra time in the Round of 16.Al Hilal ultimately bowed out in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 defeat to Brazil’s Fluminense on Friday, but not without winning admiration for their grit and attacking flair.“I congratulate my players on their heroic performance,...

July 05, 2025

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s fearless Club World Cup run

Al Hilal exit Club World Cup after narrow defeat to Fluminense

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal’s dream run at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup came to an end in the quarterfinals on Friday, as the Saudi giants fell 2-1 to Brazil’s Fluminense at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.Despite their stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City in the Round of 16, hailed as one of the greatest results in the tournament’s history, Hilal could not overcome the reigning Copa Libertadores champions.Goals from Gabriel Martinelli (40’) and substitute Hercules Pereira (70’) sealed Fluminense’s win, while Marcos Leonardo (51’) netted the lone goal for Hilal.The result ends Al Hilal’s run as the final Arab representative in the competition, following earlier exits by Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Espérance de Tunis, and Al Ain in the group...

July 05, 2025

Al Hilal exit Club World Cup after narrow defeat to Fluminense

Liverpool's Diogo Jota during the Champions League final match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, 28 May 2022

Portugal and Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota dies in car accident in Spain

LISBON — Portugal and Liverpool FC footballer Diogo Jota died on Thursday following a road accident, the Portuguese Football Association confirmed.The 28-year-old winger was involved in an accident overnight on Thursday in the province of Zamora, when the Lamborghini he was travelling in veered off the road and caught on fire, according to authorities and media reports.The accident occurred at 00:30 on the A-52 near Sanabria in the municipality of Cernadilla. The Portuguese international's brother André Silva — also a footballer who played for Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel — was with Diogo Jota in the vehicle and also died at the scene, according to reports."The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are completely devastated by the...

July 03, 2025

Portugal and Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota dies in car accident in Spain

Al Hilal sign Abderrazak Hamdallah on loan for Club World Cup push

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal have officially signed Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah on a short-term loan from Al Shabab to bolster their attacking options during the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.The move comes as the Riyadh giants deal with key absences up front, most notably the injury to Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrović, who has yet to feature in the tournament, and team captain Salem Al-Dawsari, who was ruled out for the remainder of the competition after sustaining a hamstring injury in the group stage.Hamdallah arrived at Al Hilal’s training camp in Orlando on Wednesday and is expected to take part in the team’s afternoon session later today, as preparations continue for their quarter-final clash following a stunning 4-3 win over Manchester City in the...

July 02, 2025

Al Hilal sign Abderrazak Hamdallah on loan for Club World Cup push

Lacazette joins NEOM SC as Saudi Pro League newcomers boost attack with French star

Saudi Gazette reportNEOM — Former France international Alexandre Lacazette has officially joined NEOM Sports Club, becoming the latest high-profile signing in the Roshn Saudi League as the newly promoted side prepares for its debut season in the top flight.The 34-year-old striker, Lyon’s second all-time leading scorer, brings a wealth of experience from Ligue 1 and the English Premier League, where he starred for Arsenal between 2017 and 2022.During his time in England, Lacazette netted 54 goals in 158 league appearances and helped the Gunners lift the FA Cup in 2020.NEOM SC confirmed the move on Tuesday with a message on social media: “From the cradle of heritage in Lyon to the frontier of the future at NEOM SC. Sharpshooter Alexandre Lacazette has arrived.”The ambitious club...

July 02, 2025

Lacazette joins NEOM SC as Saudi Pro League newcomers boost attack with French star

Al Hilal stuns Man City and stirs the world: ‘One of the greatest nights in Saudi club football’

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal’s stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over English powerhouse Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup sent shockwaves through global football, but for seasoned followers of Asian football and the Roshn Saudi League, it felt like a long-overdue statement on the world stage.The Riyadh giants, who boast a record number of AFC Champions League titles, pulled off one of the most remarkable results in the competition’s history Monday night in Orlando. With goals from Marcos Leonardo (2), Malcom, and Kalidou Koulibaly, Al Hilal outlasted the reigning UEFA Champions League winners in a pulsating round-of-16 clash.Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi praised his squad’s heart and tactical discipline, declaring: “The key to this result are the players, the...

July 01, 2025

Al Hilal stuns Man City and stirs the world: ‘One of the greatest nights in Saudi club football’

Al Hilal’s Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić.

Milinković-Savić says Al Hilal proved critics wrong after historic win over Man City

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal’s Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić hailed his team’s stunning 4-3 victory over Manchester City as a “statement to the world,” declaring that the Saudi Pro League’s quality is undeniable and that the club has written a new chapter in football history.Speaking after the match in Orlando, which sent Al Hilal into the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, Savic said: “We’ve made history tonight. It was a massive game and a huge result. For anyone who doubts our league, we’ve shown on the pitch that the Saudi league is strong — we proved it to the world.”The 29-year-old, who joined Al Hilal in summer of 2023 amid some skepticism over his move to the Roshn Saudi League, emphasized that the win was not only about...

July 01, 2025

Milinković-Savić says Al Hilal proved critics wrong after historic win over Man City

Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi speaks with City boss Pep Guardiola.

Inzaghi hails ‘historic’ Al Hilal win over Man City: We climbed a mountain with no oxygen

Saudi Gazette reportORLANDO — Al Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi described his side’s dramatic 4-3 extra-time triumph over Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 as a “historic performance,” praising his players’ spirit and tactical execution in what he called one of the biggest wins of his career.Speaking at the post-match press conference in Orlando, the Italian tactician said: “I congratulate the players for a fantastic performance. We beat a very strong team. We played with intensity, clarity, and heart. This victory brought great joy to Al Hilal and to Saudi Arabia. We’ll enjoy the moment, recover well, and prepare for the quarterfinal.”Inzaghi, who took over Al Hilal earlier this summer, praised the character of his squad in the absence of key defender...

July 01, 2025

Inzaghi hails ‘historic’ Al Hilal win over Man City: We climbed a mountain with no oxygen

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