Al-Ahli sign Matheus Goncalves from Flamengo
JEDDAH: Al-Ahli have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Matheus Goncalves from Flamengo on a two year contract, with an option to extend for a third season.
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Swiatek survives Kalinskaya scare to reach US Open last 16
NEW YORK: Iga Swiatek’s first evening under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium nearly turned into a nightmare before the world number two summoned her championship resolve to beat Anna Kalinskaya 7-6(2) 6-4 at the US Open on Saturday.
Newcastle agree $74.30 million fee for Brentford’s Wissa
LONDON: Newcastle United have agreed a fee of 55 million pounds ($74.30 million) to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, according to English media reports. The 28-year-old DR Congo international has been the number one target for Newcastle since it became clear their striker Alexander Isak wanted to join Liverpool. Isak was poised to complete a British record 125 million-pound move to the Premier League champions on Monday. Wissa scored 45 goals in 137 Premier League appearances for Brentford since arriving from French club Lorient but has not featured this season as he held out for a move. Last week he issued a statement via social media pleading with Brentford to allow him to join Newcastle. Wissa, who had two years of his contract remaining at Brentford, is expected to have a medical at Newcastle later on Monday before completing his move. His arrival will be a boost to Newcastle manager Eddie Howe whose side have had two 0-0 draws in their opening three games.
Toney claims hat-trick as Al-Ahli cruise to cup win over Al-Arabi
BURAIDAH: Ivan Toney notched his second hat-trick for Al-Ahli on Sunday as the Asian champions defeated Al-Arabi 5-0 in the round of 32 in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Cup, also known as the King Cup.
Al-Hilal officially certified as Saudi Arabia’s most decorated team
RIYADH: Al-Hilal have topped the list of Saudi Arabia clubs with the most regional, national and continental titles, with 90 championships.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka play each other at the US Open on Monday
NEW YORK: Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are scheduled to face each other in the US Open’s fourth round on Monday. Gauff, a 21-year-old from Florida, is the Grand Slam tournament’s No. 3 seed. Osaka, a 27-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the US with her family at age 3, is the No.
Baniyas claim adult-division title at Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup
DUBAI: The two-day Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup concluded on Sunday night with Baniyas winning the division for adults at Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai.
Novak Djokovic sets up Taylor Fritz US Open quarter-final clash
Novak Djokovic hit top form at the US Open to set up a quarter-final clash with Taylor Fritz.