Mancini puts Green Falcons through their paces in Portugal
RIYADH: The Green Falcons have begun their training program in Lagos, Portugal, in preparation for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which is being held in Qatar from Jan. 2 to Feb. 10, 2024.
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Presiden FIGC Benarkan Rencana Tuntut Ganti Rugi ke Mancini
Federasi Sepakbola Italia (FIGC) sedang menelaah kemungkinan menuntut eks pelatih Timnas Italia, Roberto Mancini yang mundur secara mendadak pada Agustus lalu dan kini menangani Timnas Arab Saudi.
Neymar, six goals and first place on perfect evening for Al-Hilal
The question before the game was ‘will he or won’t he’ but more important than whether Neymar would make his debut in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening was Al-Hilal thrashing Al-Riyadh 6-1 to go back on top of the Saudi Pro League above champions Al-Ittihad in the most emphatic of styles. It is a case of so far so good for the 18-time champions who now have 16 points from the first six games. It was a regulation win but it was a bit more than that.
Ashleigh Plumptre’s move to Al-Ittihad adds star power to Saudi Women’s Premier League
There was a sense of deja vu this week as a Saudi Arabia club went to the top tier of English football and signed one of the world’s best players. Al-Ittihad have recruited Ashleigh Plumptre from Leicester City which means that one of the stars of the women’s game has made the switch from the home of the Foxes in England’s East Midlands to join the Tigers in the port of Jeddah. With the 25-year-old on the radar of several big European clubs, the signing has whetted appetites for the second season of the Saudi Women’s Premier League which kicks off next month. Plumptre is a former England youth international who switched allegiance to Nigeria and was one of the stars of the World Cup that ended last month with the Africans losing to England after a penalty shootout in the knockout stages. “(I am) grateful to have signed for Al-Ittihad,” Plumptre reportedly said. “I am excited to start this journey alongside some incredible human beings.
Restraining order imposed on ex-Spain soccer boss after testifying in assault probe
MADRID: An investigating judge at Spain’s High Court has imposed a restraining order to prevent former soccer chief Luis Rubiales approaching national team player Jenni Hermoso, after he appeared in court to be investigated for sexual assault for kissing her on the lips. The incident, which occurred at the medal ceremony after Spain’s women’s team won the World Cup in Sydney, Australia, on Aug.
Kolo Muani needs to make a quick impression at PSG after such a costly transfer
PARIS: Randal Kolo Muani did everything in his power to join Paris Saint-Germain, and in doing so became the third most expensive signing in the club’s history.
Man United manager Ten Hag has been hit by a slew of problems in a troubled start to the season
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United has been beset with problems on and off the field, and the Premier League season is only four games old.
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.