Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms new job after leaving Manchester United
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starts a new role as UEFA technical observer on Wednesday having turned down managerial job offers from Saudi Arabia.
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Cristiano Ronaldo In WWE? Football Icon Being Lined Up For Crown Jewel Event: Report
One of the finest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, could embark upon a new adventure in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese footballer, who is playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr at present, is reportedly being lined up for an appearance at WWE's Crown Jewel event in the country. WWE is said to be planning a move to push the popularity of Crown Jewel by inviting Ronaldo as a big-name guest at the event. The event is set to be held in Saudi Arabia in November.
Asian Games host Hangzhou – replica Eiffel Tower and robot dogs
HANGZHOU: China’s eastern city of Hangzhou is set to host the largest Asian Games ever with nearly 12,000 athletes in action.
Red card helps Ronaldo's Al Nassr beat Persepolis in Asian Champions League opener
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr made their numerical advantage count against 10-man Persepolis in Tehran's empty Azadi Stadium on Tuesday as the Saudi Pro League side kicked off their Asian Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over the Iranians.
Cristiano Ronaldo Helps Al Nassr To Historic Asian Champions League Win
Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, captained the Saudi Arabian side to an opening three points in Group E. The match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran was played without fans after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) upheld a one-game ban for Persepolis supporters dating back to 2021.
Howe ‘proud’ of Newcastle’s Milan stalemate on Champions League return
MILAN: Eddie Howe was proud of Newcastle United’s dogged return to Champions League football after two decades away, holding seven-time European kings AC Milan to a goalless draw in Tuesday’s opening Group F match.
Saudi U-23 football team tie with Iran in opening match at 19th Asian Games
HANGZHOU: Saudi Arabia’s U-23 footballers played out a goalless draw with Iran on Tuesday, in their opening match at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, the head of the Saudi delegation at the Games, watched the match, which took place at the Lining Sports Center. The Green Falcons’ next game is on Thursday morning when they will face Mongolia, who were defeated 4-2 by Vietnam on Tuesday. The Kingdom is one of 45 countries competing in the Games in Hangzhou, which continue until Oct.
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr get Asian campaign off to perfect start
TEHRAN: Al-Nassr got their Asian Champions League campaign off to a perfect start on Tuesday with a valuable 2-0 win in Tehran against Persepolis.