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Al Hilal continued their relentless pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun on Saturday. Goals from Mohammed Kanno and Brazilian star Marcos Leonardo in each half ensured the win, keeping Al Hilal within striking distance of league leaders Al Ittihad. The match, held at Al Taawoun’s home…
In a thrilling encounter at Al-Awwal Park Stadium during the 25th round of the Roshn Saudi League, Al-Nassr showcased their dominance with a commanding 3-0 lead against Al-Khulood by the end of the first half. The match, which saw an early goal from Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has kept fans on the edge of their…
Saudi media reports indicate that Al-Hilal is close to signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, who is currently on loan to Turkish club Galatasaray. The move aims to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Al-Hilal is reportedly prepared to meet Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, with the player expressing…
Al Ahli Secures Fifth Place with Dominant Performance Al Ahli delivered a commanding performance, defeating Al Qadsiah 4-1 at the Alinma Stadium. The win saw Al Ahli climb to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 44 points, while Al Qadsiah dropped to fourth place, trailing Al Nassr on goal difference. English striker…
In a crucial match of the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa emerged victorious against Kerala Blasters on their home ground. FC Goa dominated the game, particularly in ball control and executing shots on target, showcasing their superior gameplay. Despite a spirited effort from Kerala Blasters, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against FC Goa. This…
Shandong Taishan, a top Chinese Super League club, has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Elite, citing “serious physical discomfort” among its players. The team was set to play South Korea’s Ulsan HD on Wednesday but did not show up for the match, resulting in their automatic disqualification from the tournament. In a brief statement…
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Jeddah will host the final stages of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had previously granted Saudi Arabia the rights to host the tournament’s final rounds for both the current and upcoming seasons. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will be played…
Al-Hilal clinched a crucial 2-0 victory against the host team Al-Wasl from the UAE in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League. The match took place at Zabeel Stadium. Brazilian player Marcos Leonardo opened the scoring for Al-Hilal early in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Mohammed Kanno’s header that was initially…
In the concluding round of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League group stage, Alnassr and Alahli delivered notable performances. Al-Nassr secured third place in their group after a goalless draw against Iranian hosts Persepolis. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a single point for each. This draw elevated Al-Nassr’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, is set to miss the team’s upcoming match against Iran’s Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. The match, scheduled for Monday, will see Al-Nassr travel to Iran for their eighth group-stage game. Reports suggest that Al-Nassr’s coach, Stefano Pioli, has decided to rest Ronaldo to keep…
