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Sharifa Al-Sudairi makes historic debut at Asian Winter Games
Saudi Gazette reportHARBIN, China — Saudi alpine skier Sharifa Al-Sudairi made history with her participation on Saturday in the ninth Asian Winter Games, marking the Kingdom’s first-ever appearance in the competition. Although she was unable to qualify for the second round, her presence was a significant milestone for Saudi winter sports.Al-Sudairi competed alongside her teammate Jude Farhoud in representing the Saudi alpine skiing team, while fellow athlete Fayik Abdi is set to take part in his events on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Saudi national curling team continues intensive training in preparation for their upcoming matches on Sunday. The team is scheduled to play two matches—first against Qatar, followed by a game against host nation China.On the first day of the competition, South...
February 08, 2025

Sharifa Al-Sudairi makes historic debut at Asian Winter Games

Al Nassr reclaims third place with 3-0 victory over Al Fayha as Jhon Durán shines
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr reclaimed third place in the Saudi Pro League standings after securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Al Fayha on Friday night, with Colombian forward Jhon Durán making an instant impact by scoring his first two league goals.The win propelled Al Nassr to 41 points, reinforcing their position in the top three, while Al Fayha remained at 16 points, slipping to 14th place in the table.Durán opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, marking his first goal in the Saudi Pro League, before doubling his tally in the 72nd minute to strengthen his team's lead.The night was also special for Cristiano Ronaldo, who celebrated his 40th birthday as fans at Al Awal Park chanted his name in the 40th minute.Just minutes later, the Portuguese star sealed the victory...
February 08, 2025

Al Nassr reclaims third place with 3-0 victory over Al Fayha as Jhon Durán shines

Ivan Toney’s brace secures Al Ahli victory over Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ivan Toney led Al Ahli to another Saudi Pro League victory, scoring twice from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Al Fateh in Matchweek 19 at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.With the win, Al Ahli reached 38 points, maintaining fifth place in the league table as they prepare for a highly anticipated clash against third-placed Al Nassr. Meanwhile, Al Fateh remained at 10 points, sitting at the bottom of the standings.The match saw two penalties awarded to Al Ahli, both converted by Toney. The first came in the 17th minute, after a foul inside the box resulted in a red card for Al Fateh’s Hussein Qassem. Toney calmly placed his shot past the goalkeeper to open the scoring.In the 62nd minute, Al Ahli was awarded another penalty, with Toney once again stepping...
February 08, 2025

Ivan Toney’s brace secures Al Ahli victory over Al Fateh in Saudi Pro League

Karim Benzema's last-gasp winner sends Al Ittihad to the top of Roshn Saudi League
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — Karim Benzema struck deep into stoppage time on Thursday night, securing Al Ittihad a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun and propelling the defending champions back to the Roshn Saudi League summit.Despite taking the lead midway through the first half, Al Ittihad were made to work hard for the win.The in-form Abdulrahman Al Aboud capitalized on a rebound to score his fourth goal in five RSL matches, giving the visitors an early advantage.However, Al Taawoun responded just before halftime. In the 10th minute of added time, Faycal Fajr’s corner found Musa Barrow unmarked at the far post, and the Gambian forward’s low volley deflected off Danilo Pereira, leveling the score.Heading into Matchweek 19, Al Ittihad were behind Al Hilal only on goal difference...
February 07, 2025

Karim Benzema's last-gasp winner sends Al Ittihad to the top of Roshn Saudi League

Al Hilal reclaims top spot in AFC Champions League Elite with 4-1 win over Persepolis
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal reclaimed the top spot in the West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Persepolis FC in their penultimate League Stage match on Tuesday.Brazilian midfielder Malcom delivered a standout performance, scoring his first goal of the campaign and assisting twice to inspire Al Hilal to a crucial win. The result saw the Saudi side move ahead of Al Ahli Saudi FC on goal difference.For Persepolis, the defeat meant dropping out of the top eight, though the Iranian club still has a chance to advance to the next stage with one match remaining.Persepolis started strong at Kingdom Arena, but Al Hilal broke the deadlock in the 10th minute with a brilliant individual goal from Malcom. Picking up the ball inside his own...
February 05, 2025

Al Hilal reclaims top spot in AFC Champions League Elite with 4-1 win over Persepolis

Roberto Firmino’s stunning overhead kick sparks victory as Al Ahli secures a top-four finish and home advantage in the Round of 16.
Al Ahli extends unbeaten run with 3-1 comeback win over Al Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette report DOHA — Al Ahli continued their impressive AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 campaign with a 3-1 comeback victory over Qatar’s Al Sadd SC at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday.Both teams had already secured qualification to the next stage, but the win elevated Al Ahli to 19 points, guaranteeing a top-four finish in the League Stage and securing home advantage for the second leg of the Round of 16.Al Sadd made a dream start, taking the lead within the first minute as Akram Afif latched onto Youcef Atal’s exquisite through ball and chipped Edouard Mendy from distance, catching the former Chelsea goalkeeper off his line. However, Al Ahli, who remain unbeaten in the competition, responded swiftly in the 10th minute with a moment of brilliance.Feras Albrikan...
February 04, 2025

Al Ahli extends unbeaten run with 3-1 comeback win over Al Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo marks 40th birthday celebrations with a brace as Al Nassr secures dominant win at Al Awwal Park.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr thrashes Al Wasl 4-0 in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off his 40th birthday celebrations in style, netting twice as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-0 victory over Al Wasl FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 match at Al Awwal Park on Monday.The Riyadh-based side, having already secured their place in the knockout stage, bounced back emphatically after their Matchday Six defeat to Qatar’s Al Sadd.Ronaldo’s double came after Ali Alhassan opened the scoring, while substitute Mohammed Al Fatil sealed the comprehensive win late in the game.Al Nassr signaled their attacking intent as early as the third minute when Ronaldo delivered an inviting cross into the box for new signing Jhon Duran, who narrowly missed connecting.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner continued to test the opposition,...
February 04, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr thrashes Al Wasl 4-0 in AFC Champions League Elite

Imavov knocks out Adesanya in second round as Riyadh Season hosts thrilling UFC night  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — French fighter Nassourdine Imavov, ranked fourth in the world, secured a stunning victory over New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya with a knockout just 30 seconds into the second round in the highly anticipated main event of the UFC fight night, part of Riyadh Season.The event, held at ANB Arena on Saturday, was attended by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).The fight began with an intense exchange of strikes between Adesanya and Imavov, with the latter holding a slight advantage in the opening round.As the second round started, Imavov launched a relentless offensive, landing a series of powerful punches that forced Adesanya into submission, sealing his emphatic victory.Earlier in the co-main event, British fighter Michael...
February 02, 2025

Imavov knocks out Adesanya in second round as Riyadh Season hosts thrilling UFC night  

The match took a dramatic shift in the 35th minute when Houssam Aouar’s solo effort set up Abdulrahman Al-Aboud, who slotted home Ittihad’s first goal.
Al Ittihad stages dramatic comeback to defeat Al Kholood 4-3 in thriller
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad pulled off a stunning comeback against Al Kholood, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in the final match of Matchweek 18 in the Saudi Pro League.The victory kept Al Ittihad firmly in the title race, leveling their points tally with league leaders Al Hilal at 46, though trailing on head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Al Kholood remained in 12th place with 19 points.Al Kholood started strong, shocking the home crowd with an early goal from William Ekong in the 15th minute. Moments later, Meziani Maolida doubled the visitors' lead, leaving Al Ittihad trailing by two goals in a surprising turn of events.With the hosts struggling to find their rhythm, the match took a dramatic shift in...
February 02, 2025

Al Ittihad stages dramatic comeback to defeat Al Kholood 4-3 in thriller

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, captain of Al Ettifaq, opened the scoring in the 35th minute, giving his team an early advantage.
Saad Al-Shehri leads Al Ettifaq to a crucial victory over Al Shabab in his debut match
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Saad Al-Shehri made a winning start as the new head coach of Al Ettifaq, guiding his team to a crucial 3-1 victory over Al Shabab in his first match in charge.The win comes after the departure of English coach Steven Gerrard, who parted ways with the club following Matchweek 17 of the Saudi Pro League.Al Ettifaq breathed a sigh of relief with this victory, marking a strong beginning under their new manager.The team improved its tally to 22 points, while Al Shabab remained at 29 points after the defeat.Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, captain of Al Ettifaq, opened the scoring in the 35th minute, giving his team an early advantage.However, Al Shabab responded swiftly, with Moroccan striker Abderrazak Hamdallah leveling the score just five minutes later.The...
February 01, 2025

Saad Al-Shehri leads Al Ettifaq to a crucial victory over Al Shabab in his debut match

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