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.
Mancini aims to win the Asian Cup with the Saudi Arabia national team
New Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini said his main goal is for the men's national team to win the Asian Cup after 27 years, at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) presentation event in Riyadh on Monday (Aug 28).
Inter glide to a comfortable 2-0 win at Cagliari
First-half goals by Denzel Dumfries and Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 win at newcomers Cagliari in Serie A on Monday.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts odds-on favorite to win NL MVP - ESPN
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts has gone in just two weeks from long shot to odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP award at sportsbooks around the nation.
Canada's 17-game win streak in women's 3x3 basketball halted by Lithuania in quarterfinals
Click on the video player above to watch live action from Day 1 of the FIBA Women's 3X3 Basketball Series event in Debrecen.
Super-sub Nunez grabs 2-1 win for 10-man Liverpool against Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, England: Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday (Aug 27), with the visitors bouncing back from a straight red card in the first half for captain Virgil van Dijk.
South Sudan savour first-ever Basketball World Cup win
MANILA: South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his team "played with fire" after stunning China to claim their first-ever win at the Basketball World Cup on Monday (Aug 28).