/SaudiFootball en /node/2616473/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2025-09-24 00:33</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Al-Nassr progressed to the last 16 of the King Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Jeddah at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium on Tuesday night.</p> <p> An own goal by defender Faisal Abu Bakr put the visiting Saudi Pro League leaders in front against their Division 1 hosts in the eighth minute, and second-half goals from Wesley, in the 61st minute, Joao Felix (71st) and Mohammed Simakan (89th) sealed a comprehensive win.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/24/4642487-2048975022.jpg" width="1200" height="716" alt="" title="Al-Nassr progressed into the round of 16 of the King Cup with a 4-0 win at Jeddah. (X/@AlNassrFC_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/king-cup">King Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/al-nassr-1">Al-Nassr</a></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:38:46 +0000 Sajjadkk 2616473 at /node/2616470/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/181676">John Duerden</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-23 23:34</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> Fiston Mayele scored a hat-trick as Pyramids of Egypt defeated Al-Ahli 3-1 in the FIFA African-Asian Pacific Cup on Tuesday in Jeddah to move into the next stage of the 2025 FIFA International Cup. </p> <p> These winners of the Champions Leagues in Asia and Africa played out an entertaining affair, but the club from Cairo ran out deserved winners and will meet a team from South or North America in the next stage with European title-holders Paris Saint-Germain waiting in December’s final.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/23/4642480-1158100407.jpg" width="1000" height="757" alt="" title="Fiston Mayele scored a hat-trick as Pyramids of Egypt defeated Al-Ahli 3-1 in the FIFA African-Asian Pacific Cup. (X/@pyramidsfc)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spl-al-ahli">SPL Al-Ahli</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/pyramids">Pyramids</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/fiston-mayele">Fiston Mayele</a></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:47:19 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2616470 at /node/2616457/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-23 22:45</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> BEIRUT: Al-Nassr’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo described the Kingdom as a “safe place” with “very good” tourism as he wished the Saudi fans, citizens and leadership a Happy Saudi National Day on Tuesday.<br /> Celebrating with citizens the 95th Saudi National Day, the Portuguese striker said that ����ֱ�� was a fantastic place to live, and “for me it’s the most special thing, it’s a safe country!”<br /> The Roshn Saudi League is “good” and it “is our job to come in here, and to play football.”<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/23/4642442-988171250.jpg" width="606" height="570" alt="" title="Al-Nassr’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo described the Kingdom as a “safe place” with “very good” tourism as he wished the Saudi fans, citizens and leadership a Happy Saudi National Day on Tuesday. (X/@Cristiano)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/football">Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SND95">SND2025</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-nassr-1">Al-Nassr</a></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:50:10 +0000 bassam.zaazaa 2616457 at /node/2616342/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-23 08:09</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Al-Ahli’s coach Matthias Jaissle faces a tough matchup against Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Tuesday and is hopeful his side will emerge victorious.</p> <p> The teams are meeting in the Africa–Asia–Pacific Cup, part of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025.</p> <p> At a press conference on Monday Jaissle said he wanted fans to feel the same way they did when the team won the AFC Champions League.</p> <p> “It is a special day for ����ֱ�� and I hope our fans leave the stadium with joy,” said the German.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/23/4642180-1356615941.jpg" width="1000" height="563" alt="" title="Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/roshn-saudi-pro-league%C2%A0">ROSHN Saudi Pro League </a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spl-al-ahli">SPL Al-Ahli</a></div></div></div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:10:59 +0000 Arbee 2616342 at /node/2616321/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-23 01:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Al-Hilal secured their spot in the final 16 of the King Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Al-Adalah at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Hofuf on Monday night.</p> <p> The Riyadh side had a goal disallowed by the video assistant referee late in the first half but still managed to go into the break with a one-goal advantage after Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored in the second minute of stoppage time. That ultimately proved to be enough for the win.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/23/4642139-1718508747.jpg" width="1281" height="1281" alt="" title="Al-Shabab players celebrate with captain Yannick Carrasco after his goal against Abha in their King Cup win on Monday night. (X/@AlShabab_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/king-cup">King Cup</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/al-hilal-2">Al-Hilal</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-shabab-1">Al-Shabab</a></div></div></div> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:21:22 +0000 Sajjadkk 2616321 at /node/2616246/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/areej-aljahani">Areej Aljahani</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-09-22 11:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: From global finance to Saudi stadiums, American investor Ben Harburg has taken an unusual path into the Kingdom’s sporting landscape. Known for managing billions of dollars through international investment funds, he recently made headlines by fully acquiring Al-Kholood Club, a team newly promoted to the Saudi Pro League.</p> <p> The move reflects the growing appeal of Saudi football to international investors and aligns with Vision 2030’s ambition to connect sport with economic development and global visibility.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/22/4641929-32951873.jpeg" width="1069" height="896" alt="" title="Ben Harburg, seen with Al-Kholood fans, has taken an unusual path into the Kingdom’s sporting landscape by fully acquiring the Saudi Pro League Club. (X: @AlKholoodFC_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-pro-league-0">Saudi Pro League</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spl-al-kholood">SPL Al-Kholood</a></div></div></div> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:45:11 +0000 Arbee 2616246 at /node/2616050/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-09-20 14:14</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi voiced his frustration after his side surrendered a three-goal advantage in Friday’s Saudi Professional League clash with Al-Ahli, which ended in a 3–3 draw.</p> <p> Speaking at the post-match press conference, Inzaghi praised his players’ performance for most of the game but admitted they failed to manage the closing stages.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/20/4641408-989811217.jpeg" width="1600" height="899" alt="" title="Speaking at the post-match press conference, Inzaghi praised his players’ performance for most of the game but admitted they failed to manage the closing stages. (AN photo)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/alhilal">AlHilal</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/alahli">Alahli</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">����ֱ��</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div></div></div> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:16:07 +0000 dalal.awienat 2616050 at /node/2616048/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-09-20 13:09</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Al-Ahli head coach Matthias Jaissle praised his players’ resilience after they overturned a three-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 3–3 draw against rivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Professional League on Friday.</p> <p> Speaking after the match, the German coach described the fightback as “a miracle” and said he always believed his team could respond despite trailing 3–0 by the 78th minute.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/20/4641401-804922674.jpg" width="2048" height="1536" alt="" title="Speaking after the match, the German coach described the fightback as “a miracle” and said he always believed his team could respond despite trailing 3–0 by the 78th minute. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/jaissle">Jaissle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/al-ahli">Al-Ahli</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">����ֱ��</a></div></div></div> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:11:37 +0000 dalal.awienat 2616048 at /node/2616023/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/115776">Ali Khaled</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-09-20 08:11</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Al-Ahli came from three goals down on Friday night to pull off a scarcely believable 3-3 draw with visiting Al-Hilal at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, in what was surely one of the most remarkable matches in the history of the Saudi Pro League.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/20/4641347-681379280.jpeg" width="3200" height="2560" alt="" title="Riyad Mahrez provided two assists as Al-Ahli recovered from a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with visitors Al-Hilal. (X/@ALAHLI_FC)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-pro-league-spl">Saudi Pro League (SPL)</a></div></div></div> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 05:18:31 +0000 Khaled Alkhawaldeh 2616023 at /node/2615588/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/181676">John Duerden</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2025-09-17 00:50</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> Al-Hilal came from behind to defeat Qatar’s Al-Duhail 2-1 in their opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Tuesday. Second-half strikes from summer signings Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez won the clash for the Riyadh club.</p> <p> The match burst into life 10 minutes before the break as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic let fly from outside the area for Al-Duhail’s Salah Zakaria to tip around the post.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/17/4640258-2101937764.jpg" width="1277" height="1459" alt="" title="Al-Hilal defeated Qatar’s Al-Duhail 2-1 in their opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Tuesday. (@Alhilal_FC)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/afc-champions-league">AFC Champions League</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/al-hilal-2">Al-Hilal</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-duhail">Al-Duhail</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/theo-hernandez">Theo Hernandez</a></div></div></div> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:03:12 +0000 Sajjadkk 2615588 at /node/2615334/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-09-15 08:41</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood 2-0 at Al-Awwal Park on Sunday night to maintain their 100 percent record at the start of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season.</p> <p> Jorge Jesus’ team now have two wins from two matches and join Al-Ittihad and Al-Khaleej on six points, but with a better goal difference.</p> <p> After a goalless first half, Senegal star Sadie Mane opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, latching onto Kingsley Coman’s smart flick to finish with his right foot past Juan Pablo Cozzani in Al-Kholood’s goal.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/15/4639644-1718879078.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Sadio Mane scored Al-Nassr’s opening goal in the 2-0 win over Al-Kholood in Riyadh. (X: @AlNassrFC_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/roshn-saudi-pro-league%C2%A0">ROSHN Saudi Pro League </a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spl-al-nassr">SPL Al-Nassr</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/spl-al-kholood">SPL Al-Kholood</a></div></div></div> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:43:41 +0000 Arbee 2615334 at /node/2615240/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2025-09-14 10:27</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Al-Hilal had to come back twice to save a point at home with a 2-2 draw against Al-Qadsiah on Saturday night at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.</p> <p> The draw meant both teams dropped their first points of the season to trail leaders Al-Ittihad by two points after two rounds of Saudi Pro League action.</p> <p> Al-Qadisah shocked the home team by taking a sixth minute lead through Ghanian forward Bonsu Baah’s low finish to the right of Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/14/4639382-829828366.jpeg" width="1200" height="994" alt="" title="Darwin Nunez celebrates scoring Al-Hilal&#039;s first equalizer in the 2-2 draw against Al-Qadisah in Riyadh. (X/@Alhilal_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/al-hilal-sfc">Al Hilal SFC</a></div></div></div> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:31:10 +0000 Khaled Alkhawaldeh 2615240 at /node/2615143/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-09-13 11:04</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad maintained their perfect start to the 2025-26 season with a 4-2 win over Al-Fateh on Friday.</p> <p> The win puts Al-Ittihad at the top of the early season table with the maximum six points from two matches, with several other teams — including Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr — on three points and yet to play during week two.</p> <p> The match, held at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, saw both teams reduced to 10 men.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/13/4639121-1051070062.jpeg" width="3000" height="2400" alt="" title="Steven Bergwijn scored twice as Al-Ittihad beat Al-Fateh 4-2 in Jeddah to maintain their perf et seat to the 2025-26 SPL season. (X/@ittihad_en)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/alittihad">AlIttihad</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">����ֱ��</a></div></div></div> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:07:34 +0000 dalal.awienat 2615143 at /node/2614169/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-09-04 21:15</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: ����ֱ�� defeated North Macedonia 2-1 on Thursday in a friendly match at FK Viktoria Stadion in Prague, as part of a training camp for the Green Falcons ahead of next month’s fourth round of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.</p> <p> Herve Renard’s men fell behind to 41st-minute Aleksandar Trajkovski strike, but went into the break on level terms after Feras Al-Buraikan equalized in the first minute of stoppage time. They completed the comeback win thanks to a 78th-minute winner from Abdullah Al-Hamdan.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/04/4636606-590872398.jpg" width="1000" height="680" alt="" title="����ֱ�� completed the comeback win a 78th-minute winner from Abdullah Al-Hamdan. (X/@SaudiNT_EN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/green-falcons">Green Falcons</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/north-macedonia">North Macedonia</a></div></div></div> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:18:11 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2614169 at /node/2613731/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-09-01 12:29</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> 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.</p> <p> Toney scored after 31 and 82 minutes before completing his night's work deep into stoppage time at the end of the match. Enzo Millot and Fahad Al-Rashidi scored Al-Ahli’s other goals.</p> <p> The win, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah, saw Al-Ahli advance to the round of 16.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2025/09/01/4635502-1209921100.jpeg" width="1000" height="667" alt="" title="Ivan Toney celebrates scoring a hat-trick in Al-Ahli’s 5-0 win over Al-Arabi on Sunday night. (X: @ALAHLI_FCEN)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/SaudiFootball">Saudi Football</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/SaudiProLeague">Saudi Pro League</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/football-0">football</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/roshn-saudi-pro-league%C2%A0">ROSHN Saudi Pro League </a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/spl-al-ahli">SPL Al-Ahli</a></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:31:08 +0000 Arbee 2613731 at