Ronaldo vs. Messi just the start for Saudis
RIYADH: A showdown between two of the world’s greatest footballers provided an entertaining spectacle in Riyadh but Saudi Arabia will not stop there.
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Medvedev latest to exit Australian Open but Swiatek charges on
MELBOURNE: Daniil Medvedev on Friday became the latest title contender to crash out of the men’s draw at the Australian Open, but Iga Swiatek led a charge of the women’s seeds into the last 16.
Juventus handed 15-point deduction for transfer deals
ROME: Juventus have been deducted 15 points for the current season by an Italian soccer court investigating its transfer dealings, the national soccer federation (FIGC) said on Friday.With 20 games left to play in this season, Juve were third in Serie A, 10 points adrift of leaders Napoli.
Final day tragedy shouldn’t dampen Iraqi pride after Gulf Cup victory
BASRA: It was almost the perfect tournament for Iraq, a dream on and off the pitch. Perhaps it was too good to be true. On Thursday night, as the nation prepared for the Arabian Gulf Cup final against Oman in Basra — a game Iraq eventually won 3-2 in sensational circumstances — reality crashed the party.
Saudi women triumph in inaugural FIFA friendly soccer tournament
AL-KHOBAR: Saudi Arabia have been crowned champions of the first Women’s International Friendly Tournament after a 1-1 draw with Pakistan at the Prince Jalawi Stadium. The result meant the Green Falcons topped the final standings in the four-team, round-robin competition which ended on Thursday night. The consequences of the triumph are enormous.
Asian challenge awaits Ronaldo after glittering career in Europe
Cristiano Ronaldo embarks on a new journey in Asia on Sunday when the 37-year-old makes his competitive debut for Al Nassr against Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League having accomplished all that he had hoped for in Europe.
Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller
RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi transported fans back in time to the heyday of their storied rivalry, as both forwards got on the scoresheet in an exhibition match on Thursday (Jan 19) before Hugo Ekitike earned 10-man PSG a 5-4 win over the Riyadh Season Team.
Rookie Thompson soars to American Express lead with two eagles
LOS ANGELES: PGA Tour rookie Davis Thompson bagged back-to-back eagles on the way to a two-shot lead on Thursday in the American Express Tournament at La Quinta, California.