Al-Hilal and Al-Ahly eye unlikely FIFA Club World Cup Final showdown
It was less than three months ago when Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari scored spectacular goals to defeat Argentina and set the 2022 World Cup on fire.
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Saudi Arabian women’s football gathers momentum and investment with launch of new U-17 team
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched its third women’s national team — the Under-17 squad — with 28 players set for a training camp in Riyadh this weekend.
Saudi Cup sees Trawlerman out to net Red Sea Turf Handicap
RIYADH: Joint-trainer Thady Gosden believes the demands of the Red Sea Turf Handicap is ideal for Ebor hero Trawlerman, when the Godolphin-owned 5-year-old tackles the $2.5 million contest at The Saudi Cup meeting on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Barcelona exploit Madrid’s stumble to open 8-point lead
MADRID: Barcelona took advantage of Real Madrid’s stumble to kick off the second half of the season with another win and enjoy their biggest lead so far at the top of the Spanish league.
Al-Hilal beat Wydad to reach FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals
RABAT: The drums rang loud for Morocco's Wydad AC on a sunny and dramatic Saturday afternoon in Rabat at the FIFA Club World Cup, but they were ultimately silenced by Al-Hilal’s Musab Al-Juwayr.
Martinez scores again as Inter beat Milan in Serie A derby
MILAN: World Cup winner Lautaro Martinez continued his roaring start to the year as he set Inter Milan on their way to a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday.
Al-Hilal send out timely reminder that they remain Saudi Arabia’s premier club on the big stage
LONDON: Al-Hilal are into the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals for the third time in four years.
Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram ‘looking forward’ to launching Saudi cricket league
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has said he is “looking forward” to launching a cricket league in Saudi Arabia following his trip to Riyadh this week. The Pakistani pacer issued the statement after meeting Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal to discuss the future of the sport in the Kingdom. Akram’s visit follows a recent strengthening of cricket ties between the two countries.