Al-Ittihad fans attain record-breaking attendance for Roshn Saudi League season
RIYADH: Al-Ittihad supporters have emerged as the most dedicated fans throughout the Roshn Saudi League 2024/2025 season with a total number of 594,326 attendees.
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Inter to wear gold for Champions League final against PSG
Inter have played in six Champions League/European Cup finals to dateThe Parisians are designated as the home team in the final MILAN: Inter Milan will dress for the occasion by wearing their third, golden yellow kit in Saturday’s Champions League final when they face Paris St.
Ex-Turkiye international Turan appointed Shakhtar boss
ISTANBUL: Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have announced former Turkiye midfielder Arda Turan as their new head coach, replacing Marino Pusic.
UAE U-21s enjoy success at 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
AMMAN: The UAE’s U-21s notched up 10 medals in their category on the final day of the 9th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, bringing the team’s total for the competition to 22.
Ronaldo announces Al-Nassr chapter ‘over’?
PARIS: Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo indicated on Monday that he could leave Al-Nassr after declaring that a “chapter is over” hours after the Saudi Pro League finished. Ronaldo, 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2022 from Manchester United and his contract in Saudi Arabia ends this summer. A special transfer window runs from June 1-10 to allow the 32 clubs involved in the Club World Cup to sign players. “This chapter is over,” Ronaldo cryptically said on social media with a photo of him in an Al-Nassr shirt. “The story? Still being written. “Grateful to all,” the former Real Madrid and Juventus attacker added. He posted the message shortly after Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Al-Fateh in the last game of the season, finishing third. Al-Nassr missed out on the Asian Champions League Elite, losing to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in April’s semifinals and were third in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo ended as the league’s top goal scorer on 24. Last year, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he could end his career wit Al-Nassr.
Alcaraz wins Roland Garros opener, Swiatek makes strong start
PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a resounding win to start his title defense, while three-time defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek also eased through at Roland Garros.
Inglis stars as Punjab grab two shots to reach IPL final
JAIPUR: Australia’s Josh Inglis scored 73 to help Punjab Kings finish in the top-two moving into the IPL playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday.
Riyadh to host Apex Legends and FC Pro finals at Esports World Cup 2025
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation and Electronic Arts have confirmed that the Apex Legends Global Series Midseason Playoffs and the FC Pro World Championship for EA SPORTS FC 25 will take place this summer at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh.