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Joao Felix has dream debut for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. (SPL)
Felix hat-trick powers Al Nassr past Al Taawoun
Saudi Gazette reportALQASSIM — João Felix announced himself to Saudi football with a stunning hat-trick as Al Nassr thrashed Al Taawoun 5-0 to underline their title ambitions.The Portuguese forward struck first after seven minutes before Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead from the penalty spot early in the second half.Kingsley Coman added a third with a looping header, setting the stage for Felix to steal the show.His second, a thunderous strike into the top corner, was followed by a late close-range finish confirmed by Goal Line Technology.The new signing walked away with the match ball and Man of the Match award.It was a complete performance from Jorge Jesus’ side, whose attacking quartet of Ronaldo, Felix, Coman and Sadio Mané overwhelmed the hosts. For Al Nassr, it was a...
August 30, 2025

Felix hat-trick powers Al Nassr past Al Taawoun

Ivan Toney grabs the winner for Al Ahli v new boys NEOM SC. (Credit: SPL)
Toney fires Al Ahli past debutants NEOM in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ivan Toney struck the decisive blow as Al Ahli edged RSL newcomers NEOM SC 1-0 in front of more than 40,000 fans at Alinma Stadium.Fresh from lifting the Saudi Super Cup last week, the Asian champions wasted little time stamping their authority.Midway through the first half, new French signing Enzo Millot dazzled in midfield before slipping in Toney, who controlled superbly and slotted past Marcin Bulka.The combination of Millot’s vision and Toney’s ruthless finishing already looks like a partnership to fear this season.NEOM threatened after the break, with Saimon Bouabre threading a perfect pass for Alexandre Lacazette, only for Édouard Mendy to deny the French striker with a brilliant save.The reigning Asian champions saw out the victory, with Mendy...
August 29, 2025

Toney fires Al Ahli past debutants NEOM in Jeddah

Fabio Martins got the opening goal of the RSL campaign from the penalty spot. (Credit: SPL)
Late heartbreak as Al Hazem squander win at Damac
Saudi Gazette reportKHAMIS MUSHAIT — Al Hazem’s return to the Roshn Saudi League ended in cruel fashion as Damac salvaged a 1-1 draw with a last-gasp equaliser on opening night.New signing Fabio Martins looked to have written a dream start for the promoted club when he calmly converted a 58th-minute penalty, the first goal of the new RSL campaign.With Al Hazem pushing for three points, they were handed a golden chance deep into stoppage time when another penalty was awarded.But in a stunning twist, league all-time top scorer Omar Al Somah blasted his effort over the bar.Damac made them pay almost immediately, Moroccan defender Jamal Harkass heading home from a corner in the dying seconds to rescue a point.It was a deflating finish for Al Hazem, who had looked destined for victory in...
August 29, 2025

Late heartbreak as Al Hazem squander win at Damac

José Mourinho.
Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after Champions League exit
ISTANBUL — Turkish giants Fenerbahce have parted ways with head coach José Mourinho, the club confirmed on Friday, just days after their Champions League playoff elimination.“Fenerbahce and José Mourinho have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank him for his efforts and wish him success in the future,” the Istanbul side said in a statement.The decision came two days after Fenerbahce were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League playoffs by Portuguese club Benfica, ending their hopes of reaching the group stage.Mourinho, 62, was appointed in 2024 in a high-profile move that was seen as a major coup for Turkish football.In his lone full season, he guided the club to 37 wins, 14 draws, and 11 defeats across 62 matches in all competitions.However, falling short of Champions League...
August 29, 2025

Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after Champions League exit

Benzema rallies Al Ittihad to defend crown as new RSL season kicks off
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Karim Benzema has called on Al Ittihad to reproduce their championship-winning form as the Jeddah giants prepare to launch their Saudi Pro League title defense away to Al Okhdood on Saturday.The French striker, who captained Al Ittihad to a league and King’s Cup double last season, enters the new campaign with both confidence and caution.Benzema scored twice in May’s cup final against Al Qadsiah to seal the double, finishing the year with 25 goals across all competitions and being named the 2024–25 RSL Player of the Season.Reflecting on last year’s achievements, Benzema said: “I’m very happy finally to have won the league and the cup, which were very important. For me the most important thing is collective trophies.To win an individual award is...
August 27, 2025

Benzema rallies Al Ittihad to defend crown as new RSL season kicks off

Cristiano Ronaldo chases third straight golden boot as Al Nassr star eyes SPL title
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo enters the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season on the brink of yet another milestone.The Al Nassr captain has already scored 74 goals in 77 RSL appearances since arriving in Riyadh in late 2022, a return that underlines his enduring ability to dominate at the highest level even at the age of 40.Fresh from signing a new contract that keeps him at the club until 2027, Ronaldo now has his sights set on a third consecutive golden boot.Should he succeed, he will join an elite group that includes Nasser Al Shamrani, Omar Al Somah, and Abderrazak Hamdallah, who have all won the league’s top scorer award three times.Al Shamrani remains the only player to claim it four times, while Al Somah is the only one to achieve the feat in three straight...
August 27, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo chases third straight golden boot as Al Nassr star eyes SPL title

Yannick Carrasco.
FIFA lifts Al Shabab transfer ban after case closure, club denies Carrasco exit rumors
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Shabab confirmed Tuesday that FIFA has officially lifted the transfer ban imposed on the club, clearing the way for the Riyadh side to register new players in the current summer window.Club spokesperson Turki Al-Ghamdi said in a statement on X that the ban was lifted after the case that triggered the sanction was formally closed.He stressed the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the club’s rights, meeting its obligations, and providing all necessary support to stabilize and strengthen the first team.The dispute stemmed from a solidarity contribution linked to former player Aaron Salem, described by the club as a “small amount” that posed no real obstacle to player registration.Although the sum was transferred nearly two months ago, Al...
August 27, 2025

FIFA lifts Al Shabab transfer ban after case closure, club denies Carrasco exit rumors

Renard names 27-man Saudi squad for Czech training camp ahead of World Cup playoff
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia coach Hervé Renard has unveiled a 27-man squad for the Green Falcons’ upcoming training camp in the Czech Republic, part of preparations for October’s Asian playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.The camp will run from August 31 to September 8 and includes two friendly matches.Saudi Arabia face North Macedonia on September 4 at Viktoria Žižkov Stadium in Prague, before meeting hosts Czech Republic on September 8 at Malšovická Arena in Hradec Králové.The squad list features a blend of experience and youth, with veterans such as captain Salem Al-Dawsari, midfielder Mohamed Kanno, and striker Saleh Al-Shehri joined by emerging talents including Musab Al Juwayr, Marwan Al-Sahafi, and Jihad Zekri.Among the goalkeepers...
August 27, 2025

Renard names 27-man Saudi squad for Czech training camp ahead of World Cup playoff

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev has won only one Grand Slam match in the 2025 season
Medvedev’s US Open match descends into chaos after photographer enters court
FLUSHING MEADOWS — The US Open descended into chaos on Sunday when a photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point, bringing the first-round match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.Medvedev was eventually knocked out 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 by Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi, who threatened to walk off the court at one point and called for the Russian to be disqualified.Medvedev has produced some extraordinary moments at Flushing Meadows over the years – but what happened on the 2021 champion's way to another humbling defeat was perhaps the most incredible.Serving for the match at 6-3 7-5 5-4, Bonzi was preparing to play his second serve when the photographer stepped onto the court surface.The disruption led chair umpire Greg...
August 25, 2025

Medvedev’s US Open match descends into chaos after photographer enters court

Appeals committee ruling throws Saudi Super Cup into chaos as Al Hilal face Cup ban threat
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Football Federation’s appeals committee has overturned a previous disciplinary verdict against Al Hilal but confirmed severe sanctions that could bar the Riyadh giants from competing in next season’s King’s Cup.In a shock decision announced less than an hour before Saturday’s Saudi Super Cup final between Al Nassr and Al Ahli in Hong Kong, the committee upheld Al Hilal’s punishment for withdrawing from this year’s competition, ruling the club had forfeited its semifinal match against Al Qadsiah by a 3-0 scoreline.The ruling leaves Al Hilal under immense pressure to secure a qualifying position for the 2026 Saudi Super Cup.Failure to do so could see the suspension carried over to the following knockout competition — the prestigious...
August 23, 2025

Appeals committee ruling throws Saudi Super Cup into chaos as Al Hilal face Cup ban threat

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