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Al Shabab capitalized in the 67th minute as Mohammed Al-Shuwairekh rose high to head home the equalizer.
Al Shabab stuns 10-man Al Nassr with late equalizer; Al Hilal closes gap at the top
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Shabab denied Al Nassr a victory with a dramatic 2-2 draw in Round 24 of the Saudi Pro League, capitalizing on a numerical advantage after the hosts were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.Al Nassr, now with 48 points in fourth place, had taken a late first-half lead through Cristiano Ronaldo, whose stoppage-time goal was confirmed after a lengthy VAR review for a potential offside.Earlier, Abderrazak Hamdallah had put Al Shabab ahead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute, celebrating in front of his former club's fans, only for Ayman Yahya to level the score just three minutes later.However, Al Nassr's momentum took a hit when Mohammed Al-Fatil was sent off early in the second half.Al Shabab capitalized in the 67th minute as Mohammed...
March 08, 2025

Al Shabab stuns 10-man Al Nassr with late equalizer; Al Hilal closes gap at the top

Canelo, Scull face off in New York ahead of Riyadh showdown
Saudi Gazette reportNEW YORK — Mexican boxing superstar Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Cuban contender William Scull held their first press conference in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, setting the stage for their highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title fight on May 3 at ANB Arena as part of Riyadh Season.The event, attended by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), drew a strong presence from boxing fans and media.The bout pits the experienced and battle-tested Canelo against the rising threat of Scull, who has established himself as one of the division’s most formidable contendersBoth fighters expressed their determination to claim victory. Canelo aims to reclaim his IBF title, which he previously lost, while Scull,...
March 07, 2025

Canelo, Scull face off in New York ahead of Riyadh showdown

The Saudi athlete currently holds the No. 1 ranking in the under-53kg category in the World Taekwondo Federation's global standings for March 2025.
Saudi taekwondo star Dunia Abu Talib wins IOC gender equality award for Asia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabian taekwondo champion Dunia Abu Talib has been awarded the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for Asia for 2024, marking a historic first for Saudi sports.Abu Talib, the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympic Games and win an Asian gold medal, received the honor in recognition of her role in promoting gender equality in sports and inspiring female athletes on both local and international levels.Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, praised the achievement, saying: "I congratulate Dunia Abu Talib on this well-deserved recognition, which reflects the tremendous progress women's sports in the Kingdom have achieved, thanks to...
March 07, 2025

Saudi taekwondo star Dunia Abu Talib wins IOC gender equality award for Asia

Kanté rescues Al Ittihad with last-gasp equalizer against Al Qadsiah
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — N’Golo Kanté salvaged a crucial point for Al Ittihad with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Al Qadsiah in Dammam on Thursday, preventing what could have been a damaging defeat in their Saudi Pro League title defense. Al Qadsiah stunned the visitors in added time when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang capitalized on a defensive lapse to fire home from a cross. However, Al Ittihad responded with relentless pressure, and in the dying seconds, Karim Benzema delivered a pinpoint cross that Kanté converted to send the traveling fans into jubilation. Despite the late heroics, Al Ittihad dropped two valuable points but remained atop the table with 58 points, seven ahead of Al Hilal, who could narrow the gap if they defeat Al...
March 07, 2025

Kanté rescues Al Ittihad with last-gasp equalizer against Al Qadsiah

Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović joined Al Hilal's full training session on Thursday.
Mitrović returns to boost Al Hilal ahead of crucial clashes, Savić sidelined
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Hilal received a major boost as Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović returned to full training on Thursday, offering head coach Jorge Jesus a key attacking option ahead of upcoming matches.However, the club also confirmed that midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić will require a three-week treatment program for his injury.Mitrović had been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury against Al Ittihad in the King’s Cup on Jan. 7.His absence coincided with a slump in Al Hilal’s form, affecting their Saudi Pro League campaign and their AFC Champions League run, where they suffered a setback in the first leg of the Round of 16 against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor.His return comes at a crucial time as Al Hilal prepares for the second leg against Pakhtakor...
March 07, 2025

Mitrović returns to boost Al Hilal ahead of crucial clashes, Savić sidelined

Dunia Abu Talib became the first Saudi female taekwondo athlete to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Saudi taekwondo champion Dunia Abu Talib tops world rankings, making history
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Dunia Abu Talib, the Saudi Olympic taekwondo champion, has once again etched her name in history by claiming the number one spot in the global taekwondo rankings for the under-53kg category.This remarkable achievement makes her the first Saudi female athlete to reach the top of the world rankings in her division.Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema bint Bandar, celebrated Abu Talib's milestone with a post on X, stating: “Breaking barriers and making history... Dunia Abu Talib is now the world's number one taekwondo athlete in her weight category. She is an incredible inspiration for all Saudi girls pursuing their dreams. The future is ours.”Abu Talib boasts an impressive record of achievements in both local and international...
March 06, 2025

Saudi taekwondo champion Dunia Abu Talib tops world rankings, making history

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Al-Sheikh, alongside TKO Group Holdings, Inc. and entertainment giant Sela.
New boxing promotion led by Turki Al-Sheikh, TKO, and Sela set to transform the sport
Saudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Al-Sheikh, alongside TKO Group Holdings, Inc. and entertainment giant Sela, has announced a multi-year partnership to establish a new boxing promotion that aims to reshape the sport on a global scale.The initiative will provide a premier platform for top-tier boxers and rising prospects, integrating talent development programs, world-class training facilities, and high-production value events.Speaking on the announcement, Al-Sheikh emphasized that this landmark partnership between industry powerhouses sets the stage for an unparalleled experience for both boxers and fans.He highlighted the commitment to developing the next generation of talent and delivering world-class...
March 05, 2025

New boxing promotion led by Turki Al-Sheikh, TKO, and Sela set to transform the sport

Al Ahli take commanding lead over Al Rayyan with 3-1 win in AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Al Ahli Saudi FC secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Rayyan in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Jeddah next week.The Saudi side took control of the match with goals from Galeno and Riyad Mahrez, before Roger Guedes pulled one back for the hosts.However, Firas Al Brikan struck deep into stoppage time to restore Al Ahli’s two-goal cushion, leaving Al Rayyan with an uphill battle in the second leg.Al Rayyan started brightly, testing Edouard Mendy early on, but it was Al Ahli who showed more efficiency in front of goal.In the 30th minute, Roberto Firmino floated a pinpoint cross into the box, where Galeno rose...
March 04, 2025

Al Ahli take commanding lead over Al Rayyan with 3-1 win in AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg

Al Hilal stumble in Tashkent as Pakhtakor claim first-leg advantage in AFC Champions League Round of 16
Saudi Gazette reportTASHKENT — Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League hopes suffered a setback on Tuesday as the Saudi giants fell to a 1-0 defeat against Pakhtakor in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash at the JAR Stadium.A first-half goal from Brazilian forward Flamarion proved to be the difference, leaving Al Hilal with a tough task in the return leg in Riyadh next week.Pakhtakor’s disciplined performance exposed Al Hilal’s recent struggles, with the Saudi Pro League leaders lacking their usual attacking fluency in the absence of star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.The Uzbek side, determined to make the most of their home advantage, showed greater urgency from the start, settling quickly into the freezing conditions while Al Hilal looked off the pace.The hosts had an early sight of...
March 04, 2025

Al Hilal stumble in Tashkent as Pakhtakor claim first-leg advantage in AFC Champions League Round of 16

Al-Ahli's board of directors has announced that CEO Ron Gourlay has decided not to renew his contract, with his tenure set to conclude in April 2025.
Al-Ahli CEO Ron Gourlay to step down in April
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ahli's board of directors has announced that CEO Ron Gourlay has decided not to renew his contract, with his tenure set to conclude in April 2025.Gourlay will continue in his role until then to ensure a smooth administrative transition that supports the club’s stability and ambitious trajectory.The board expressed deep appreciation for Gourlay’s contributions during his tenure, highlighting his role in strengthening the club's administrative, operational, and financial structure.His leadership was instrumental in implementing a long-term sustainability and competitiveness strategy at both the domestic and continental levels.Among his key achievements was advancing the club’s new facility project, which is set to provide a world-class...
March 03, 2025

Al-Ahli CEO Ron Gourlay to step down in April

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