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This edition is a great opportunity to showcase the Kingdom’s sporting and organizational development
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and First Vice President of FIFA, reaffirmed his confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to host an exceptional edition of the AFC Asian Cup. This came during his attendance at the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Local Organizing Committee for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Yasser bin Hassan Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Kingdom’s hosting of the final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025 in Jeddah. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim stated: “We are confident in the Kingdom’s ability to host the best edition in the history of the AFC Asian Cup. At the AFC, we are working closely with the Local Organizing Committee to create ideal conditions for delivering a البطولة that brings pride to the Asian football family and offers fans...
Abha has officially secured promotion to the Saudi Pro League (Roshn League) for the 2026-2027 season
Abha’s Promotion Embodies the Aspirations of Asir’s Sons" Yes, “Abha’s Promotion Embodies the Aspirations of Asir’s Sons” — This is the title of an article published today by Asharq Al-Awsat , celebrating the remarkable achievement of Abha Club. Achievement Details: Abha has officially secured promotion to the Saudi...
USM Alger snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Zamalek in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final
By Reda Seka USM Alger snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over Zamalek in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, with a stoppage-time penalty sealing the result at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers. okaz. The decisive moment came in the 90+8th minute , when Ahmed Khaldi converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, giving the Algerian side a narrow but...
Qatar Amir Cup: Al Gharafa are crowned champions
Al Gharafa retain Qatar Amir Cup Al Gharafa retained the Qatar Amir Cup thanks to a hat-trick from their captain Yacine Brahimi, as they crushed league champions Al Sadd 4-1 at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. The result denied Al Sadd a domestic double this season. Tunisian Ferjani Sassi opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a powerful strike after a fine move and...
Man City 3 Brentford 0: Doku, Haaland and Marmoush score as Bees defeated
By Dr Talal Osman Jeremy Doku once again inspired Manchester City as they beat Brentford 3-0 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. After scoring twice in City’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton, Doku continued his fine form by curling home the opener in the 60th minute at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland added a second with a fortunate close-range finish before setting...
Football competitions
Pep Guardiola reveals the tactical mistake that cost Man City in FA Cup final
Man City denied double by Man Utd in FA Cup final defeat Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo proved the difference Pep Guardiola admits he got his tactics wrong at Wembley...
Jack Draper: ‘I contemplated what my life would be if I didn’t have tennis
Ahead of the Italian Open, the 22-year-old reveals how he considered quitting the sport after a number of injury setbacks over the past couple of years, at the beginning of each new...
Report: Real Madrid make transfer decision on Sergio Ramos return as three-man shortlist emerges
Real Madrid are enduring an injury crisis at centre-back Former club legend Sergio Ramos is available as a free agent Three other defenders have been put forward as potential...
Leicester 1-1 Tottenham: Player ratings as Vardy earns Foxes point on Premier League return
Jamie Vardy's equaliser earned Leicester a point on their return to the Premier League Pedro Porro had headed Tottenham into a first-half lead Spurs dominant but couldn't capitalise on...
FC Bayern beat Union Berlin 4-0
FC Bayern beat Union Berlin 4-0 on Saturday to win their sixth home match in a row. Munich were dominant throughout but ran up in vain against Union’s solid defence until Michael Olise and...
FOREST CLAIM POINT AGAINST LEAGUE LEADERS
Match Report By Dr Talal osman Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table as they were frustrated by Nottingham Forest in a 0-0 draw at the City...
NBA
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray throws heat pack on court, labeled ‘inexcusable’ and ‘dangerous’ by Minnesota head coach Denver Nuggets star point guard...
Tonight's player of the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo beat the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a dramatic 117-115 victory over Indiana Pacers in the NBA. With the scores level heading into the final few seconds of the...
Alcaraz battled two opponents in 2024 US Open loss: 'I was fighting with myself'
Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka knocked out: 2024 US Open Day 4 in review Carlos Alcaraz gave full credit to Botic van De Zandschulp Thursday night at the US Open, after the...
Orlando surprises the East leaders and is close to qualifying in the «PlayOff
Report by Dr. Talal Osman Orlando Magic held firm against a late comeback from the Detroit Pistons , the Eastern Conference leaders in the regular season, and opened a surprising ...
NBA Finals: Jalen Williams storming into Scottie Pippen role as league's number one No. 2 option
Williams dropped 40 points in the Thunder's Game 5 win over the Pacers on Monday In the most pivotal game of these NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of OKC's...
Romelu Lukaku scores third disallowed goal of Euro 2024 in Belgium win over Romania
Belgium beat Romania 2-0 on Saturday evening in Cologne Tielemans and De Bruyne scored the goals for Belgium Lukaku had yet another goal ruled out for offside in the second half...