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.
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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.
Al-Hilal hoping to surpass previous runs at FIFA Club World Cup
Al-Hilal have unfinished business at the FIFA Club World Cup. When the Blues kick off against Wydad AC on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, they hope it will be a case of third time lucky in front of a global audience.
Ronaldo scores first goal for Al-Nassr to salvage a late point against Al-Fateh
AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia: Finally, it happened. In an action-packed game, after having a goal disallowed, hitting the woodwork and missing a great chance, Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored for Al-Nassr with a stoppage time penalty that secured a 2-2 draw at Al-Fateh and sent them back to the top of the Roshn Saudi League. It was the Portuguese international’s first competitive goal for the club since his move to Riyadh.
Saudi Lacrosse Federation sets out strategy to spread game across Kingdom
RIYADH: It’s a measure of the rapid development of sport in Saudi Arabia that lacrosse is starting to gain popularity among some in the capital Riyadh. The sport may be the oldest organized sport in North America, with a version played as early as the 12th century by the natives of the land before being adopted later by European settlers, but in this part of the world it was practically unheard of until recently.
‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram discusses future of cricket in the Kingdom with Prince Saud
RIYADH: Pakistan’s fast-bowling legend Wasim Akram met the chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Prince Saud bin Mishaal, on Thursday to talk about the future of the sport in the country.