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Benzema class nudges Ittihad past Akhdoud as champions regain top spot

RIYADH: Karim Benzema showed just why he is considered one of the best strikers in the game after scoring the only goal as Al-Ittihad earned an important win away from home. The Tigers overcame a determined Al-Akhdoud side 1-0 in Najran. But it was the Ittihad captain and one of the biggest names in world football that made the difference. The Frenchman’s goal-poaching senses were on full alert after latching onto Haroune Camara’s inviting pass in the box, chipping over a committed defender, and kneeing the ball past a flapping Paulo Vitor in the Akhdoud goal.

Mr. Universe Bodybuilding Championship set for Sept. 29-30 in Alkhobar

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the Mr. Universe Bodybuilding Championship, organized by the the Saudi Arabian Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, on September 29-30 in Alkhobar.

4 things to look for as Saudi Pro League takes off

This summer’s transfer window has seen frenetic activity like no other in the Roshn Saudi League.

5 things we learned from Roberto Mancini’s start with Saudi national team

On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia lost 1-0 to South Korea, following a 3-1 defeat to Costa Rica four days earlier. In Newcastle, a first-half header from Cho Gue-song proved to be the difference between the two Asian powerhouses.

Five talking points from Roberto Mancini’s first games as Saudi Arabia head coach

A few weeks after his appointment as new Saudi Arabia head coach, Italian Roberto Mancini took to the dugout for his first matches, a double-header of friendlies against Costa Rica and South Korea.

Euro 2024 round-up: Spain score six and Italy win to close gap on group leaders

Spain followed up their demolition of Georgia with a 6-0 win over Cyprus on Tuesday to close the gap on runaway Euro 2024 qualifying group leaders Scotland, while Italy defeated Ukraine to move above them in Group C.

Saudis make Tyneside a ‘home from home’ despite two losses at PIF-owned venue

And if anyone was in any doubt about the connection between the little square of land in the North East of England and Saudi Arabia, they can't help but be convinced after seeing the home of Newcastle United turn green for the week.

Riyadh Stars team win Saudi Arabia’s 1st Women’s Hockey Championship

RIYADH: Hockey team Riyadh Stars have won the Kingdom’s first Women’s Championship and received their award from Saudi Hockey Federation’s President Mohammed Al-Mandil on Monday. Al-Mandil handed the cup and gold medals to the winners of the tournament, which took place at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh from Sept. 10-11. Riyadh Najd took second place and collected silver medals, while the Jeddah Pearls team were third. Al-Mandil also crowned Najd Falcons winners of the Hockey Championship (men’s category), while the Arab Legends team came second and the British School third. Asmaa Al-Shami was the female tournament’s best goalkeeper while Kayra Ingerir won the award for top scorer.

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Benzema class nudges Ittihad past Akhdoud as champions regain top spot

Mr. Universe Bodybuilding Championship set for Sept. 29-30 in Alkhobar

4 things to look for as Saudi Pro League takes off

5 things we learned from Roberto Mancini’s start with Saudi national team

Five talking points from Roberto Mancini’s first games as Saudi Arabia head coach

Euro 2024 round-up: Spain score six and Italy win to close gap on group leaders

Saudis make Tyneside a ‘home from home’ despite two losses at PIF-owned venue

Riyadh Stars team win Saudi Arabia’s 1st Women’s Hockey Championship