Cancelo ruled out of Al-Hilal's Asian Champions League semi with Al-Ahli
(Corrects reference to Al-Ahli to Al-Hilal in second paragraph)
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Five things to look out for at the AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals in Jeddah
LONDON: Three Saudi Arabian teams entered the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite in Jeddah, and all three progressed to the last four. On Tuesday, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal meet in the first semi-final while, 24 hours later, Al-Nassr take on Kawasaki Frontale of Japan. Here are five things to look out for as the continent’s premier club competition reaches its climax.
Brazil federation in talks again with Ancelotti's camp - sources - ESPN
Carlo Ancelotti is once again the front-runner for Brazil's vacant coaching job, sources told ESPN Brasil.
Gwangju focused on Al-Hilal’s Saudi contingent in Champions League clash
JEDDAH: Al-Hilal’s foreign players have made the Saudi team one of the favorites to lift the Asian Champions League Elite title but Gwangju coach Lee Jung-hyo has his sights set on the club’s domestic contingent ahead of the quarter-finals on Friday. The Riyadh-based outfit are aiming for a record-extending fifth continental title when the finals phase of this year’s competition begin in Jeddah with attention largely focused on the expensively acquired talent within Jorge Jesus’ side. While Serbian duo Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic have played key roles in a team of high-profile signings such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo, Lee believes the key to prevailing against Al-Hilal lies elsewhere. “We have to take care of the Saudi Arabian players, their domestic players,” said Lee, who has led the South Korean club into the continental championship for the first time. “We know the big name players, we know how they play. We have to keep an eye on Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno or Ali Al-Bulayhi.
Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in key Saudi Pro League clashes as title race heats up
RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League title race intensifies on Monday as Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad both face crucial tests in round 29.
Ancelotti Segera Tinggalkan Madrid, Brasil Jadi Destinasi Selanjutnya
Carlo Ancelotti diberitakan akan meninggalkan Real Madrid di akhir musim. Timnas Brasil akan menjadi tujuan selanjutnya bagi pelatih asal Italia tersebut.
Inconsistent Al-Hilal drop more points with time running out for title hopes
DAMMAM: Second-place Al-Hilal fell further behind in the Saudi Pro League title race on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Ettifaq.
Second ‘Derby Week’ set to have major impact on SPL outcomes
LONDON: The Saudi Pro League returns from the international break with the biggest of possible bangs. It is “Derby Week.” In Riyadh on Friday, Al-Hilal will no doubt warmly welcome their close rivals Al-Nassr, while 24 hours later, the focus of the country’s fans moves west to Jeddah with Al-Ahli hosting Al-Ittihad in what is known as “The Sea Derby.” There is also the small matter of “The Eastern Derby.”