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Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King’s Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — A last-gasp goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory for Al Qadsiah over Al Raed on Wednesday, booking the club a place in the King’s Cup final for the first time in years.The Gabonese striker struck in the second minute of stoppage time, capping off a dominant performance from Al Qadsiah, who had controlled much of the semi-final clash at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in Dammam.Al Qadsiah will now face Al Ittihad in the final, after the Jeddah-based side pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Al Shabab in the other semi-final on Tuesday.From the outset, Al Qadsiah looked the more composed and attacking side, dominating possession and applying constant pressure on Al Raed’s defense.Despite their attacking intent, they were...
April 03, 2025

Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King’s Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed

Al Shabab slams officiating after dramatic King’s Cup semi-final exit to Al Ittihad
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Shabab FC has voiced strong discontent over what it described as “blatant refereeing injustice” following the team’s dramatic 3-2 loss to Al Ittihad in the semi-final of the King’s Cup.In a strongly worded official statement, the club held the refereeing decisions directly responsible for its elimination from the competition, calling for accountability from the Saudi Football Federation.The club said that despite Al Shabab’s consistent efforts and standout performances throughout the season, the team was not given fair treatment during the match at King Abdullah Sports City.A penalty awarded to Al Ittihad early in the match, confirmed by VAR, was among the key decisions that sparked outrage from Al Shabab’s players, coach, and management.The...
April 02, 2025

Al Shabab slams officiating after dramatic King’s Cup semi-final exit to Al Ittihad

Swedish table tennis legend Jörgen Persson appointed head coach of Saudi national team
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Table Tennis Federation has signed Swedish coach and former world champion Jörgen Persson to lead the Kingdom’s national teams, marking a significant step in the development of the sport in Saudi Arabia.The signing was announced at the federation’s headquarters in Riyadh, where Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser, President of the Saudi Table Tennis Federation, hailed the move as a key moment in building a world-class sports system. “Jörgen Persson’s experience and legacy are a valuable addition to our vision of building a world-class sports system,” said Prince Mohammed.“We are committed to developing a new generation of elite athletes, and Persson will play a pivotal role in shaping future champions.” In his remarks...
April 02, 2025

Swedish table tennis legend Jörgen Persson appointed head coach of Saudi national team

Danilo Pereira celebrates his late goal.
Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Veteran Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira delivered a King’s Cup semi-final performance for the ages, scoring twice in stoppage time to lead Al Ittihad to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Shabab at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday night.Pereira’s late heroics came after Al Ittihad had squandered a first-half lead, with Cristian Guanca netting a quickfire double for Al Shabab in the second half.But Pereira turned the tide with two goals deep into injury time, securing a memorable "Eid gift" for the club’s passionate supporters and sending the reigning league champions to the King’s Cup final.Al Ittihad started brightly and earned a penalty in the 13th minute after Abdulrahman Al-Aboud was fouled by Robert Renan — a decision confirmed...
April 02, 2025

Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King’s Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
MIAMI — Major League Soccer (MLS) has barred Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from patrolling the touchline during Inter Miami matches, citing a decision to centralize and manage all matchday security.Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, gained viral fame through social media for his intense vigilance during games, where he closely monitored the crowd to prevent pitch invaders from reaching the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.Despite his visible presence on the sidelines, MLS has now restricted Cheuko’s access, limiting him to locker rooms and mixed zones only.“They don't allow me to be on the field anymore,” Cheuko told Spanish media. “I was in Europe for seven years, working for Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and only six people invaded the pitch. I came to...
April 01, 2025

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games

Saudi Arabia hold Japan to goalless draw in Saitama to stay in World Cup hunt
SAITAMA — Saudi Arabia secured a valuable point in their push for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, holding off a dominant Japan side to earn a 0-0 draw at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26. The result lifts Hervé Renard’s Green Falcons to 10 points, following their 2-0 win over China PR last week in Riyadh.They remain firmly in the race for the second automatic qualification spot, behind already-qualified Japan, who now have 20 points from eight matches. Despite making six changes to the starting lineup that beat Bahrain to seal World Cup qualification, Japan controlled the match, peppering the Saudi defense with chances throughout the game. Daichi Kamada returned to the XI and nearly made an instant impact, feeding Daizen Maeda in the...
March 25, 2025

Saudi Arabia hold Japan to goalless draw in Saitama to stay in World Cup hunt

George Foreman, heavyweight champion and cultural icon, dies at 76
HOUSTON — George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion whose larger-than-life comeback and warm personality turned him into a beloved global figure, died Friday at the age of 76, his family confirmed.The formidable fighter known as “Big George” rose from a tough upbringing in Houston’s Fifth Ward to win Olympic gold in 1968 and the heavyweight title in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier in just two rounds.A year later, he would lose that title in the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali, one of the most iconic bouts in sports history.Two decades later, in 1994, a 45-year-old Foreman stunned the world again by knocking out Michael Moorer to reclaim the heavyweight championship, making him the oldest man ever to win the title.The win also marked the...
March 22, 2025

George Foreman, heavyweight champion and cultural icon, dies at 76

Saudi women’s national team to make historic debut in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi women’s national football team will take part in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers for the first time in its history, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to develop women’s football.The 2026 edition of the tournament will be hosted in Australia, and the qualifiers are set to begin on June 23, with matches played in centralized venues across Asia.Formed in 2021, the Saudi women’s team played its first international matches in February 2022, registering notable wins over Seychelles and the Maldives.The team made further history by entering the FIFA Women’s World Ranking in March 2023, debuting at 171st. As of the latest update, the team stands at 166th globally.Despite being a young squad, Saudi Arabia has shown...
March 21, 2025

Saudi women’s national team to make historic debut in 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers

Kirsty Coventry reacts as she delivers a speech after being elected as the new IOC President on Day Two of the 144th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session on March 20, 2025 in Costa Navarino, Greece
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president
LAUSANNE — Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee and becomes the first woman and first African to get arguably the biggest job in global sports.The Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medallist bagged a stunning first-round win in the seven-candidate contest after voting by nearly 100 of her colleagues in the IOC membership race on Thursday.She gets an eight-year mandate into 2033.It was the most open and hard-to-call IOC presidential election in decades with no clear front-runner before the vote. Many predicted an absolute majority could take several rounds of votes to secure.Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor. He did not...
March 21, 2025

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president

Salem Al Dawsari broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Aiman Yahya’s initial shot was saved.
Salem Al Dawsari strike lifts Saudi Arabia past 10-man China in Asian qualifiers
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Salem Al Dawsari’s decisive goal secured Saudi Arabia a 1-0 victory over 10-man China PR on Thursday, propelling them into sole possession of third place in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26.The Al Hilal captain broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Aiman Yahya’s initial shot was saved.China PR, already under pressure, was forced to play the entire second half with 10 men after Lin Liangmin was sent off for a high challenge on Hassan Kadesh in first-half stoppage time.With the win, Saudi Arabia now has nine points from seven matches, staying within one point of second-placed Australia in the race for an automatic qualification spot behind group leaders Japan. China PR remains on six points with three games...
March 21, 2025

Salem Al Dawsari strike lifts Saudi Arabia past 10-man China in Asian qualifiers

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