Al-Hilal hand Steven Gerrard his first defeat, while Benzema injury mars Al-Ittihad win
Al-Hilal defeated Ettifaq 2-0 on Monday to move into second place in the Roshn Saudi League and hand manager Steven Gerrard his first defeat in Saudi Arabia.
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Ittihad’s Benzema injured in win over Wehda
RIYADH: Al-Ittihad superstar Karim Benzema had to watch his team put three goals past Al-Wehda from the bench after hobbling off the field just before half-time. The Frenchmen landed awkwardly after challenging for a header inside the Wehda box and immediately went down holding his left leg. The World Cup winner, who is one of the biggest names in football, joined Ittihad in a summer spending spree of the Saudi Pro League’s biggest clubs. The club said Benzema suffered a muscle injury and will undergo further medical examination, without providing a timeline for the player’s return. The striker is an important part in Ittihad’s plans to retain the league title this season.
Giovani Lo Celso set for Spurs start but Tanguy Ndombele likely to leave
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Giovani Lo Celso will feature in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Fulham, but the door appears closed on any Tanguy Ndombele comeback.
Spanish soccer federation leaders ask president Rubiales to resign over his kiss of player
GENEVA: Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday because of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup, including kissing a player on the lips after Spain won the championship match. The heads of the regional bodies that make up the federation (RFEF) made the request in a collective statement. “After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said. Earlier Monday, the federation asked UEFA to suspend it from international competitions because of government interference related to Rubiales. However, in their statement, the heads of the regional bodies urged interim federation president Pedro Rocha to withdraw that request immediately. The federation’s request for a suspension was widely seen as an attempt to silence some of Rubiales’ critics, including government ministers who have asked for his removal.
Harry Kane scores twice on home Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich beat Augsburg
Harry Kane scored twice on his home Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich as the German champions beat Augsburg 3-1 on Sunday.
European wrap: Atletico run riot against Rayo Vallecano, Inter Milan stay unbeaten
Atletico Madrid scored four times in 13 second-half minutes to win 7-0 at Rayo Vallecano to move second in the LaLiga table.
Spanish federation demands Luis Rubiales to resign
The Spanish football federation has requested the resignation of suspended president Luis Rubiales.
Football rumours: Manchester United target Spanish replacements for Luke Shaw
Manchester United are targeting Spanish full-backs as a replacement for the injured Luke Shaw. The Daily Express says Marcus Alonso (32) has “made his decision” on a move from Barcelona while Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella is also on United’s shortlist according to the Daily Star.