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Unprecedented demand for tickets as champions Al-Ittihad host Al-Ahli in Jeddah derby
JEDDAH: Tickets for the first Jeddah derby of the 2023-24 Rosh Saudi League season between arch-rivals Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli have attracted unprecedented demand since going on sale on Wednesday night.
Liverpool Too Good For Union Saint-Gilloise, Brighton Battle Back To Hold Marseille
Liverpool closed in on the Europa League knockout rounds with a 2-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, while Brighton fought back to secure their first European point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille. West Ham's 2-1 at Freiburg saw them set a new record unbeaten streak for an English team in Europe, while Romelu Lukaku was among the scorers in Roma's 4-0 win over Servette. Jurgen Klopp named a strong side at Anfield with the Reds keen to make sure of top spot in Group E and progress directly to the last 16.
Bayer Leverkusen Face Derby Rivals Cologne With Xabi Alonso Revolution In Full Swing
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are dreaming of a Bundesliga title challenge, just a year since the Spaniard took over as coach with the club languishing near the relegation zone. Alonso joined Leverkusen on October 5, 2022, with the club having won just one of their opening eight league fixtures and having been dumped out of the German Cup. Leverkusen, who have never won the Bundesliga, sit top of the table 12 months on, having won five of their first six games, only dropping points in a pulsating 2-2 draw at champions Bayern Munich.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo Hitting Top Gear Ahead Of Atletico Clash
Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo has waited a long time to make good on his potential but finally he is shining in La Liga. The Japan international has scored four goals in his last four league games and is the Basque team's key figure ahead of the visit to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Imanol Alguacil's side have plenty of other dangerous weapons, including Brais Mendez, Mikel Oyarzabal and Mikel Merino, but Kubo is playing particularly well. With victory on Sunday La Real, fifth, could overtake Atletico and climb into fourth place, which is where they finished last season to qualify for the Champions League.
Dover Athletic striker Zidan Sutherland on his weekend FA Cup Third Qualifying Round brace against Haringey Borough, set up by AFC Wimbledon loanee Paris Lock
It didn’t come as much of a surprise to Dover match-winner Zidan Sutherland that it was Paris Lock setting up both of his weekend goals.
Gillingham defender Conor Masterson turns attention to weekend game with MK Dons after the surprise sacking of manager Neil Harris
Gillingham defender Conor Masterson admitted the players were as shocked as anyone to learn of the manager’s sacking but it’s back to business now.
Next Gillingham manager: Karl Robinson the early favourite to replace Neil Harris with Scott Lindsey also in the frame
Gillingham will be an attractive proposition for any manager seeking success.