Al-Nassr cruise past Jeddah into last 16 of King Cup
RIYADH: Al-Nassr progressed to the last 16 of the King Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Jeddah at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium on Tuesday night.
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Ronaldo celebrates Saudi National Day, saying Kingdom is ‘safe place’ with ‘very good’ tourism and culture
BEIRUT: Al-Nassr’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo described the Kingdom as a “safe place” with “very good” tourism as he wished the Saudi fans, citizens and leadership a Happy Saudi National Day on Tuesday. Celebrating with citizens the 95th Saudi National Day, the Portuguese striker said that Saudi Arabia was a fantastic place to live, and “for me it’s the most special thing, it’s a safe country!” The Roshn Saudi League is “good” and it “is our job to come in here, and to play football.” He said that he and his family love being in Saudi Arabia “because it is a great country.”
Chevalier blunder raises more doubts about whether PSG should have sold Donnarumma
PARIS: While Gianluigi Donnarumma received the best men’s goalkeeper award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday night, Lucas Chevalier simultaneously endured a torrid time as Paris Saint-Germain lost at Marseille 1-0. Chevalier failed to deal with a cross from the right and was easily beaten in the air as Nayef Aguerd scored with a towering header at Stade Velodrome. Not only was Chevalier not near the ball, his right arm was flailing and his back was turned — hardly authoritative goalkeeping. The early goal put PSG on the back foot and allowed Marseille the chance to dictate the tempo. Time will tell if PSG coach Luis Enrique made a rash decision to sell the 26-year-old Donnarumma, who has yet to even reach his prime years. Chevalier replaced Donnarumma at PSG this season in a move that appeared surprising, especially considering how Donnarumma’s shot-stopping in the knockout stages proved crucial to PSG winning the Champions League.
Nadal alerts about fake videos of him offering financial advice
“These were generated with artificial intelligence”Nadal said it was “misleading advertising, completely unrelated” to himMADRID: Rafael Nadal is warning about fake online videos of him offering financial advice, and the risks of artificial intelligence.The retired tennis great said on Tuesday he has never endorsed any of the online videos or their messages.“I want to share this message of caution — something unusual for my social media, but necessary,” he wrote on Linkedin. “In recent days, together with my team, we have detected fake videos circulating on some platforms.
Howe confident Newcastle will find ‘X factor’
LONDON:Eddie Howe is confident that goal-shy Newcastle will discover their “X factor” as they adapt to life without star striker Alexander Isak. The 26-year-old Sweden international joined Premier League champions Liverpool for a British-record fee of £125 million ($169 million) on transfer deadline day, ending a protracted saga. Howe plugged the huge gap in his front line with a club-record £69 million swoop for Germany international Nick Woltemade late in the transfer window while Yoane Wissa arrived from Brentford in a deal worth £55 million. Woltemade, 23, is still finding his feet in the Premier League while a knee injury has prevented 29-year-old DR Congo forward Wissa from making his debut. “In an ideal world you have a full pre-season to iron out any issues you have,” Newcastle manager Howe said on Tuesday. “You’re forming your partnerships and team relationships so they’re formed for the start of the season. “We’re in the position where we’re going to have to do it as we play.
Saudi Toyota Championship 2025 ready for thrilling opening round in Riyadh
RIYADH: Motorsport fans will turn their attention to Al-Janadriyah Parking Area this weekend — and the opening rounds of the Drift and Autocross Championships, part of the 2025 Saudi Toyota Championship calendar.
On National Day, Saudi fighters proud to represent nation at PFL MENA semifinals in Riyadh
RIYADH: On Sept. 27, the best fighters in the Middle East will descend on The Arena in Riyadh for “PFL MENA Semifinals: Champions Collide,” featuring bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight bouts.
Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle hopeful for a win over Pyramids FC
JEDDAH: Al-Ahli’s coach Matthias Jaissle faces a tough matchup against Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Tuesday and is hopeful his side will emerge victorious.