Monday June 09, 2025 / 13 , Dhu al-hijjah , 1446

Leading The Way

SG

Saudi Arabia

Opinion

Discover Saudi

World

Sports

Business

Life

Advertisements

Home
Sports

31 - 40 from 22241 . In "Sports"

Ivan Toney played a crucial role in Al Ahli’s AFC Champions League Elite triumph last month and has scored 22 goals in the domestic league this season.

Toney earns England recall after standout season with Al Ahli

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England national team for the June fixtures against Andorra and Senegal, capping off a stellar debut campaign in the Roshn Saudi League.The 28-year-old forward, who joined the Jeddah-based club from Brentford last August, has emerged as one of the league’s standout performers.Toney played a crucial role in Al Ahli’s AFC Champions League Elite triumph last month and has scored 22 goals in the domestic league this season.With one match remaining in the 2024–25 campaign, Toney sits second in the Golden Boot race behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who has netted 24 goals for Al Nassr.“Toney deserves to be with us,” said England manager Thomas Tuchel on Friday.“He scored over 20 goals this season, won a major...

May 25, 2025

Toney earns England recall after standout season with Al Ahli

Hervé Renard names 34-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Australia

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia head coach Hervé Renard has announced a 34-man squad for the upcoming June fixtures in the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Green Falcons will face Bahrain away on June 5 at Bahrain National Stadium before returning home to host Australia on June 10 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.Both matches form part of Matchdays 9 and 10 of the Asian qualifying campaign.The squad features a mix of experienced regulars and emerging talents, with standout names including captain Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Hassan Tambakti, and goalkeepers Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Ahmed Al-Kassar.Among the call-ups are also promising young midfielders such as Faisal Al-Ghamdi and Turki Al-Ammar, while the attacking line will be led by established forwards...

May 24, 2025

Hervé Renard names 34-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Australia

Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Al Nassr beat Khaleej 2-0

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo bounced back from a missed penalty to score from the spot in stoppage time, helping Al Nassr secure a 2-0 home win over Al Khaleej on Wednesday night in Saudi Pro League Round 33 action.Returning to the starting lineup after a two-game absence, Ronaldo struck late to seal the win after Colombian forward Jhon Duran had opened the scoring in the 75th minute with a well-placed header.The victory keeps Al Nassr in fourth place on 67 points, preserving their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Saudi Super Cup, while Al Khaleej remain ninth with 37 points.Ronaldo endured a frustrating moment earlier in the match when his 65th-minute penalty crashed against the right post and out of play, leaving the Portuguese star visibly disappointed.The...

May 22, 2025

Ronaldo scores, misses penalty as Al Nassr beat Khaleej 2-0

Milinković-Savić stunner rescues Al Hilal from late defeat at Al Wehda

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — A stoppage-time strike from Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić salvaged a 1-1 draw for Al Hilal against Al Wehda on Wednesday, denying the Riyadh giants their first defeat under interim coach Mohammed Al Shalhoub.With the league title already clinched by Al Ittihad, Al Hilal's focus has shifted to securing a top-two finish and a place in next season’s AFC Champions League Elite.The result takes Hilal to 72 points, maintaining a four-point cushion over third-placed Al Qadsiah heading into the final round.Al Wehda had taken the lead just six minutes after the restart through Abdulaziz Noor, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the Makkah side a surprise advantage.But just as the home fans were beginning to celebrate, Milinković-Savić...

May 22, 2025

Milinković-Savić stunner rescues Al Hilal from late defeat at Al Wehda

Benzema, Ronaldo, Al Dawsari lead 2025 Roshn League MVP shortlist

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League announced the five-man shortlist for the 2025 Roshn League Player of the Season award on Monday, headlined by title-winning striker Karim Benzema and global icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Salem Al Dawsari.Benzema, 37, delivered a vintage campaign to lead Al Ittihad to the league crown, scoring 21 goals and providing nine assists in 28 appearances.The Frenchman, who received just one yellow card all season, played a decisive role in key matches to seal his club’s 14th top-flight title.Al Hilal captain Salem Al Dawsari was also nominated after another consistent season.The 34-year-old winger featured in 30 matches, contributing 15 goals and 14 assists as he pushed his team to a second-place finish.Known for his discipline and work ethic, Al...

May 20, 2025

Benzema, Ronaldo, Al Dawsari lead 2025 Roshn League MVP shortlist

Al Hilal renews Salem Al Dawsari's contract until 2027

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal have announced the contract renewal of club captain Salem Al Dawsari, extending his stay until the summer of 2027.The agreement comes just months before the expiration of his previous deal, which had entered its final six months in January.The renewal follows prolonged negotiations, with the club determined to meet Al Dawsari’s demands and secure the future of one of its most influential players.The winger reportedly received competitive offers, including a two-year deal from Al Qadsiah and a three-year proposal from Al Diriyah. Ultimately, Al Hilal retained his services with a two-year extension. Al Dawsari, 32, has enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career, leading by example both on and off the pitch.He was crowned the top scorer of the...

May 20, 2025

Al Hilal renews Salem Al Dawsari's contract until 2027

NEOM FC aims high with World Cup 2029 in sight

Saudi Gazette reportNEOM — In the far northwest of Saudi Arabia, just outside Tabuk, a football project with ambitious intent is quietly gaining momentum.NEOM FC, the rebranded successor to Al-Suqoor, has quickly become one of the most intriguing stories in the Saudi football landscape — a club built to symbolize transformation.Owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which also owns Premier League side Newcastle United, NEOM FC is designed to represent more than a city.It’s being positioned as the footballing face of one of the Kingdom’s largest and most high-profile development initiatives — the NEOM giga-project — and, in the long term, a potential global football brand.Last August, the unveiling of the club’s new name and identity drew an unexpected 10,000 spectators to...

May 20, 2025

NEOM FC aims high with World Cup 2029 in sight

Al Ahli reaffirm commitment to Matthias Jaissle amid contract renewal talks

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ahli Saudi FC have reaffirmed their commitment to head coach Matthias Jaissle, dismissing speculation about a potential split and confirming that the German tactician remains under contract until 2026.In an official statement released Saturday, the club denied any reports suggesting a termination of Jaissle’s contract or talks with alternative candidates.“Such claims are baseless and completely unfounded,” the club said, adding that all official communications are issued exclusively via its verified platforms.Al Ahli further revealed that talks are already underway to revise Jaissle’s existing contract to enhance technical continuity ahead of a critical upcoming season.“Coach Jaissle is a cornerstone of our sporting project,” the statement...

May 18, 2025

Al Ahli reaffirm commitment to Matthias Jaissle amid contract renewal talks

Al Hilal survive Al Fateh scare to stay second in Pro League

Saudi Gazette reportAL AHSA — Al Hilal staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Al Fateh 4-3 in a pulsating clash on Friday night, strengthening their grip on second place in the Saudi Pro League and edging closer to qualification for next season’s AFC Champions League Elite.In one of the most thrilling matches of the season, Al Hilal came from behind three times at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium before Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic sealed victory in second-half stoppage time with his second goal of the night.The win took Al Hilal to 71 points, firmly in second place behind newly crowned champions Al Ittihad. Meanwhile, Al Fateh remain on 33 points and winless in their last eight league outings.The hosts took a shock 2-0 lead through a quick-fire brace from Algerian midfielder...

May 17, 2025

Al Hilal survive Al Fateh scare to stay second in Pro League

Nassr held by Taawoun, miss out on AFC Elite qualification

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s AFC Champions League Elite officially ended on Friday night, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Al Taawoun in Round 32 of the Saudi Pro League at Al Awwal Park.Despite dominating large spells of the match, Nassr failed to convert their momentum into three points, settling for a draw that lifts them to 64 points in fourth place — one point behind third-placed Al Qadsiah and seven adrift of runners-up Al Hilal, who have now mathematically secured the league’s second AFC Elite qualification spot.With Cristiano Ronaldo absent, Sultan Al Ghanam led the team as captain, while Portuguese midfielder Otavio opened the scoring for the hosts with a tidy finish in the 51st minute.But Al Taawoun responded...

May 17, 2025

Nassr held by Taawoun, miss out on AFC Elite qualification

< Previous Next >

COPYRIGHT © 2025 WWW.SAUDIGAZETTE.COM.SA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Powered by NewsPress

NEWS CATEGORY

saudi arabia world opinion business sports esports life

COMPANY

advertisements about us Epaper contact us Archive privacy policy