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João Costa opened the scoring for Ettifaq in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a lapse in Hilal’s defense.
Al Hilal’s title bid falters with draw at Al Ettifaq
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Hilal’s bid to chase down league leaders Al Ittihad suffered another blow on Friday after a 1-1 draw against Al Ettifaq in Round 27 of the Roshn Saudi League.The Riyadh giants dropped two more crucial points in the title race, moving to 58 points, now seven behind Al Ittihad, and only four ahead of third-placed Al Nassr.Al Ettifaq, meanwhile, climbed to 37 points in eighth place, holding their own in a lively encounter at home.João Costa opened the scoring for Ettifaq in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a lapse in Hilal’s defense.But Malcom pulled one back for the visitors in the 57th minute, finishing a well-worked move to level the match.Despite applying pressure in the final stages, Hilal failed to find a winner — a result that leaves...
April 12, 2025

Al Hilal’s title bid falters with draw at Al Ettifaq

Mohamed Salah signs new two-year deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027
LIVERPOOL — Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract with Liverpool, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027.The 32-year-old Egyptian star, whose previous deal was set to expire this summer, had been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports of significant interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. However, Salah has opted to remain with the Reds — the club he joined from Roma in 2017 — for what could now be a full decade.“Of course I’m very excited — we have a great team now,” Salah said in his announcement. “I signed because I believe we can win more trophies and continue enjoying our football.”Salah has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season, including 27 in the Premier League, as Liverpool...
April 11, 2025

Mohamed Salah signs new two-year deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027

Abdelhamid Sabiri celebrates his early goal.
Sabiri strike gives Al Taawoun narrow first-leg win over Sharjah in ACL Two semi-final
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — A first-half goal from Abdelhamid Sabiri handed Al Taawoun FC a valuable 1-0 victory over the UAE’s Sharjah FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2023/24 semi-final at Wolves Park on Tuesday.The Saudi side made a flying start and took the lead inside two minutes when Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi’s cross caused chaos in the Sharjah box.The ball eventually fell to Sabiri, who rifled a fierce shot past Adel Al Hosani to give the hosts the edge.Al Taawoun nearly doubled their advantage moments later, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up, but Al Kuwaykibi’s strike narrowly cleared the bar.Sharjah slowly grew into the game and had chances of their own, most notably in the 19th minute when Guilherme Biro failed to convert from close range after a low...
April 09, 2025

Sabiri strike gives Al Taawoun narrow first-leg win over Sharjah in ACL Two semi-final

Saudi U-17s qualify for 2025 FIFA World Cup after win over Thailand
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s U-17 national team has officially secured a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, set to be hosted in Qatar later this year, after reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, currently taking place in the Kingdom. The young Green Falcons booked their ticket with a 3-1 comeback victory over Thailand in their second Group A match, moving to six points and guaranteeing a top-two finish in the group — enough to seal World Cup qualification. Thailand had taken the lead in the 17th minute, but Sabri Dahl equalized for Saudi Arabia, before Abdulrahman Sufyani put the hosts in front with a well-taken second. In the second half, Mukhtar Barnawi added a third to complete a convincing turnaround. Saudi Arabia sits in Group A alongside...
April 07, 2025

Saudi U-17s qualify for 2025 FIFA World Cup after win over Thailand

Saudi assistant referee Iman Al Madani joins AFC elite list for 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that assistant referee Iman Al Madani has officially been added to the Asian Football Confederation's elite list of assistant referees for 2025.SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal extended his congratulations to Al Madani for earning her place among the continent's top officials, joining a growing list of elite Saudi referees who continue to represent the Kingdom in major regional and international tournaments.Al Misehal praised her achievement and emphasized the federation’s ongoing efforts to elevate the standard of Saudi refereeing.“We are proud of Iman’s progress and commitment, and we wish her and her fellow Saudi referees continued success in presenting a strong image of Saudi...
April 06, 2025

Saudi assistant referee Iman Al Madani joins AFC elite list for 2025

The French winger was on the scoresheet in the 74th minute.
Moussa Diaby praises Al Ittihad’s resilience after Jeddah Derby draw
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Moussa Diaby hailed Al Ittihad’s resilience and squad depth after their dramatic 2-2 draw with Al Ahli in Saturday’s Jeddah Derby, emphasizing the importance of securing a point in difficult circumstances as the Roshn Saudi League title race intensifies.The French winger was on the scoresheet in the 74th minute, leveling the match at 1-1 after a composed finish, before watching teammate Karim Benzema rescue a point with a stoppage-time equalizer to preserve Al Ittihad’s lead at the top of the standings.“Today was a really good derby,” Diaby said after the match. “Both teams played well. We played away, even if it is the same stadium. But yeah, it’s not easy to win that kind of game.”Reflecting on the back-and-forth nature of the clash, Diaby...
April 06, 2025

Moussa Diaby praises Al Ittihad’s resilience after Jeddah Derby draw

Benzema rescues Al Ittihad with stoppage-time equalizer in thrilling Jeddah Derby
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — A dramatic 94th-minute equalizer from Karim Benzema salvaged a crucial 2-2 draw for Al Ittihad against rivals Al Ahli in a pulsating Jeddah Derby on Saturday night, keeping the league leaders firmly in the Roshn Saudi League title race.The French striker latched onto Abdulelah Al Amri’s low cross deep into stoppage time and rifled a shot past Edouard Mendy, marking his 17th goal of the season and sending the Al Ittihad faithful at Alinma Stadium into raptures.The result pushes Al Ittihad to five points clear of second-placed Al Hilal, while Al Nassr, fresh from a Capital Derby win, sit three points further behind.In the third marquee clash of RSL Derby Week, the showdown between Jeddah’s cross-city giants lived up to the billing. Al Ahli, hosting the...
April 06, 2025

Benzema rescues Al Ittihad with stoppage-time equalizer in thrilling Jeddah Derby

Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq share spoils in tense Eastern Derby stalemate
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq played out a tightly contested 1-1 draw in the Eastern Derby on Saturday night at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, as both sides saw their ambitions held in check in the Roshn Saudi League.Al Qadsiah, chasing a derby double over their east coast rivals, opened the scoring on the cusp of half-time.A teasing cross from Cameron Puertas on the left caught Al Ettifaq goalkeeper Marek Rodak off guard, and midfielder Mohammed Abu Al Shamat pounced on the loose ball to slot home and give the hosts a 1-0 lead.The fourth-placed side looked poised to build on their advantage early in the second half, but star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang squandered a golden opportunity at the back post, failing to test Rodak when unmarked.That miss proved...
April 06, 2025

Al Qadsiah and Al Ettifaq share spoils in tense Eastern Derby stalemate

Ronaldo reached 21 goals in the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League.
‘Everything is possible’ — Ronaldo focused on titles, not 1,000-goal milestone after Riyadh Derby win
RIYADH — After leading Al Nassr to a statement 3-1 victory over Al Hilal in the Riyadh Derby, Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to shift the spotlight from personal achievements to team success, reiterating his focus on titles rather than the looming 1,000-goal milestone.The 40-year-old superstar scored twice — a clinical left-footed strike and a composed late penalty — to reach 21 goals in the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League, consolidating his lead in the Golden Boot race and moving his career total to 931 goals. His brace also marked his first goals in the RSL against Al Hilal, helping Al Nassr earn their first league win over their capital rivals in seven encounters.Despite the historic performance, Ronaldo preferred to relish the moment with his teammates rather than speculate on the...
April 05, 2025

‘Everything is possible’ — Ronaldo focused on titles, not 1,000-goal milestone after Riyadh Derby win

Ronaldo brace powers Al Nassr past Al Hilal in Riyadh derby thriller
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Nassr reignited the Saudi Pro League title race with a commanding 3-1 victory over fierce rivals Al Hilal in a fiery Riyadh derby at Kingdom Arena on Friday night.The win, secured by a Cristiano Ronaldo double and a long-range strike from Ali Al Hassan, lifted Al Nassr to 54 points, trimming the gap with league leaders Al Ittihad to seven points in the closing stretch of the season.The result saw Al Nassr take a critical three points from a match packed with intensity, controversy, and moments of brilliance — with Ronaldo once again proving decisive on the biggest stage.Al Hilal threatened early, with Sergej Milinković-Savić hitting the crossbar in the 7th minute, only for the assistant referee to raise his flag for offside.Moments later, Ronaldo...
April 05, 2025

Ronaldo brace powers Al Nassr past Al Hilal in Riyadh derby thriller

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