Benzema stars as Al-Ittihad go clear at the top
JEDDAH: Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Wehda 4-1 on Saturday to move four points clear of Al-Hilal at the top of the Saudi Pro League thanks to a vintage display from Karim Benzema who scored one and made two.
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Hamza Igamane in brutally honest Rangers verdict as striker tells under fire Clement how to REALLY see the best of him
Striker Hamza Igamane admits he needs to improve if he is to continue to make a mark at Rangers.
La Liga launches Arabic TikTok account to connect with millions of Arab football fans
JEDDAH: Spanish football league La Liga on Saturday launched an Arabic account on TikTok in a bid to connect with millions of football fans in the Arab world. It is part of the league’s efforts to reach and engage with its followers in the Middle East and North Africa region, a media statement said. “We are thrilled to launch the Arabic TikTok account, as it represents the culmination of all the efforts La Liga has made in the MENA region over the past years,” said Maite Ventura, managing director for MENA. “We believe that Arab fans deserve high-quality digital content that meets their expectations.
Thitikul Jeeno storms to the top as Lauren Walsh misses cut
Thailand's Thitikul Jeeno posted a stunning 64 to take control of the PIF Saudi Ladies International as Lauren Walsh missed the cut.
Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Zubairu accepts North, South Africa challenge
The head coach of Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has voiced his optimism following Thursday’s group stage draw for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, which will hold in Cote d’Ivoire between April 26 and May 18. The Nigerian team finds itself in a demanding group alongside traditional powerhouses Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa, all of whom have a rich history in African youth football.
Morocco’s history-making surfer Ramzi Boukhiam believes best is yet to come
ABU DHABI: Last summer at the Paris Olympics, Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam attacked one monster wave after another at Tahiti’s iconic Teahupo’o, going toe-to-toe with Brazilian Joao Chianca in one of the most memorable heats of the Games. The duo traded perfect 8-to-10-foot barrels throughout the heat, with Boukhiam scoring a stunning 9.70 on one of his waves. But the Moroccan’s total, which combines the highest-scoring two waves per surfer, ended up being just 0.3 points short of Chianca’s tally and he missed out on a spot in the quarter-finals and a chance to fight for an Olympic medal. “It was pretty much the conditions that I love, that I dream of. Perfect heats, at perfect Teahupo’o, big waves, barrels.
Tough luck: Nigeria draws Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in first round
Nigeria’s emerging rivalry with South Africa got a new fillip, yesterday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) put both teams in the same group in the opening round of the African U-20 Nations Cup billed to be held in Cote d’Ivoire, from April 26 to May 18.
Jose Mourinho Masterminds 3-0 Fenerbahce Win In Europa League; Antony Scores Again For Real Betis
Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce took a big step towards the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Anderlecht. Zeki Celic gave 2023 runners-up Roma the lead in first-half stoppage time in Portugal, but Porto defender Francisco Moura's deflected strike ensured the teams will head to Italy next week with the tie finely poised. Roma played the final 18 minutes a man down after Bryan Cristante was sent off for two yellow cards, with coach Claudio Ranieri fuming at the final whistle.