Egypt’s Al-Ahly look to raise spirits of heartbroken nation at FIFA Club World Cup
It wasn’t a completely heartbreaking weekend for Egyptian football.
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Giroud brace gives AC Milan derby win over Inter
MILAN: Olivier Giroud bust the Serie A title race wide open on Saturday with a quick-fire derby double in a 2-1 win which moves AC Milan to within one point of leaders Inter. France international Giroud poked Milan level with 15 minutes remaining after Ivan Perisic had given champions Inter a deserved first-half lead, and three minutes later sent the Milan fans at the San Siro wild with a neat low finish to win the match.
Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly beat Monterrey to advance into Club World Cup semis
Despite missing numerous key players, including Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau, head coach Pitso Mosimane's Al Ahly took down Mexican giants Monterrey 1-0 to advance into the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals.
Expectations weigh heavy on Leonardo Jardim and Al-Hilal ahead of Club World Cup clash with Al-Jazira
ABU DHABI: Al-Jazira may be on their home soil of Abu Dhabi as they meet Al-Hilal in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, but the pressure is all on the Saudi Arabian giants. Nothing less than a win and a semi-final meeting with European champions Chelsea next Wednesday will do.
Harold Varner III holds solo lead heading into final day of Saudi International
JEDDAH: A closing birdie gave Harold Varner III a one-shot lead heading into the final day of the 2022 Public Investment Fund Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers.
Mohamed Salah and Egypt embrace underdogs tag ahead of Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal
Egypt may have reached the African Nations Cup nine times, winning seven and losing two, but there has never been the kind of global attention on the big game as there will be on Sunday as they take on Senegal.
Al Ahly set up Palmeiras clash at Club World Cup
ABU DHABI: African champions Al Ahly of Egypt will play Copa Libertadores winners Palmeiras for a place in the Club World Cup final after defeating Monterrey 1-0 on Saturday. Defender Mohamed Hany drilled in the winning goal on 53 minutes for an Al Ahly side missing a number of players who are part of the Egypt squad through to Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final.
Chelsea's Reece James out of Club World Cup
The England international has been out of action since suffering the injury in Chelsea's 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton at Stamford Bridge on December 29.