Arsenal’s Zinchenko removes pro-Israel Instagram post after backlash
LONDON: Arsenal’s Ukrainian defensive midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko faced backlash on Sunday after posting a pro-Israel story on his Instagram page.
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China’s Xiyu Lin wins individual title at Aramco Team Series in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: China’s Xiyu Lin clinched her maiden Aramco Team Series title, presented by PIF, after coming out on top against world No. 3 Jin Young Ko in a playoff at the Hong Kong Golf Club.
Jose Mourinho: I will definitely work in Saudi Arabia
CAIRO: Roma coach Jose Mourinho said he fully expects to work in Saudi Arabia one day after his compatriot, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, led the way by joining Al-Nassr, with a stream of players subsequently signing for Saudi Pro League teams.
No Neymar, but Al-Hilal stroll to summit of Roshn Saudi League
RIYADH: Neymar may have headed home to Brazil after the birth of his daughter, but the megastar was barely missed as Al-Hilal went top of the Roshn Saudi League with a 3-0 win at Al-Okhdood on Saturday and will stay at the summit over the international break.
Jin Young Ko and Xiyu Lin share lead at Aramco team Series Hong Kong
HONG KONG: It was a scintillating Saturday at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF — Hong Kong, as Xiyu Lin (CHN) joined world No. 3 Jin Young Ko (KOR) at the top of the leaderboard at 11-under-par. The Asian Games bronze medalist shot the round of the day at Hong Kong Golf Club, a seven-under-par 66 in a round which included eight birdies, and one bogey. On her round, Lin said: “I think today I was off to a pretty hot start, but then our whole team was a little bit slower afterwards.
Games-South Korea retain Asian Games soccer gold as Cho hits comeback winner
HANGZHOU, China : South Korea fought back to hand Japan a 2-1 defeat in the final of the Asian Games men’s soccer on Saturday, claiming a third successive gold medal in the event and earning their players a coveted exemption from military service.
Ahmedabad serves up surprises as World Cup gets underway with comprehensive New Zealand win over England
Foolishly, some may say, I chose to put myself in the position of a paying spectator at the opening match of the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad.
Benzema frustrated as Kessie gives Al-Ahli famous win in Jeddah Derby
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has missed the Jeddah Derby but it returned with a vengeance on Friday as a huge crowd of over 55,000 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium saw Al-Ahli win 1-0 at Al-Ittihad.