League Leaders Stumble As Title Race Heats Up In Saudi Arabia
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League Leaders Stumble As Title Race Heats Up In Saudi Arabia

Al Ittihad's advantage at the top of the Roshn Saudi League has been reduced to four points following a night of significant developments in the title race on Thursday. Defending champions Al Hilal applied pressure with a commanding 3-0 home win against Al Khaleej earlier in the evening. Captain Salem Al Dawsari found the net twice while Aleksandar Mitrovic added another goal to complete the victory. With their lead shrinking, Al Ittihad then suffered an unexpected 2-0 defeat at Al Fateh. The table-toppers, who had lost just twice in their previous 27 league matches, fell behind in Al Ahsa when Amine Sbai scored after 10 minutes. Matias Vargas extended Al Fateh's advantage midway through the second half. Both teams missed opportunities from the penalty spot during the match. Mourad Batna's attempt at Al Fateh was disallowed after he made contact […]

Brazilian Goalkeeper Bento Proving Worth As Al Nassr Title Chase Heats Up
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Brazilian Goalkeeper Bento Proving Worth As Al Nassr Title Chase Heats Up

Following last season's close second-place finish to Riyadh rivals Al Hilal, Al Nassr identified key positions requiring reinforcement. While striker Jhon Duran arrived in winter and defensive reinforcements came through Mohamed Simakan partnering Aymeric Laporte, perhaps their most crucial signing was finding a replacement for departing goalkeeper David Ospina. Despite having promising Saudi goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi, the club looked abroad, ultimately signing 25-year-old Brazilian Bento from Athletico Paranaense. With over 150 appearances in Brazil and a national team cap under interim coach Fernando Diniz, Bento represented the ideal profile โ€“ experienced yet still developing, with his prime years ahead. While some viewed Europe as Bento's natural destination, the goalkeeper embraced the Saudi challenge. "I think there is a bit of prejudice against the Saudi league; just look at who plays there," Bento previously stated. "The level is the same, […]

Brazilian Prodigy Takes Younger Teammate Under His Wing At Saudi Club
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Brazilian Prodigy Takes Younger Teammate Under His Wing At Saudi Club

At just 21 years old and in his first season in the Roshn Saudi League, Robert Renan has displayed remarkable maturity by mentoring a fellow Brazilian newcomer at Al Shabab. The defender, on loan from Russia's Zenit St Petersburg, has been a standout performer in his debut Saudi campaign, missing only two league matches. Renan has integrated perfectly into the team, becoming essential to Al Shabab's pursuit of a top-four finish. With seven rounds remaining, Fatih Terim's side currently sits sixth, three points behind fourth-placed Al Ahli. Beyond his on-field contributions, Renan has taken on another important role. When Al Shabab signed 20-year-old Brazilian Leandrinho during the winter transfer window on loan from Vasco da Gama, the center-back stepped up to help his compatriot adjust to life in Saudi Arabia. Leandrinho has clearly valued this support. "I like being here; […]

Shock Upset Returns As Al Hilal Seeks Revenge Against Giant Killer Al Khaleej
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Shock Upset Returns As Al Hilal Seeks Revenge Against Giant Killer Al Khaleej

It stands as one of the most unexpected results in the Roshn Saudi League this season. Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia's record-setting champions, had established an unprecedented 46-match unbeaten streak in the competition. During this remarkable run, which delivered both the RSL title and King's Cup, they had assembled 34 consecutive victories โ€“ a sequence so impressive it earned recognition from Guinness as a world record. Al Hilal topped the RSL standings once again, with a second straight championship seemingly within their grasp. However, on November 23 at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, their dominance crumbled. Under former Al Hilal manager Georgios Donis, Al Khaleej secured a stunning 3-2 victory. As halftime approached, the hosts trailed 2-0, with Marcos Leonardo and Aleksandar Mitrovic capitalizing on assists from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Al Dawsari โ€“ further evidence of Al Hilal's attacking prowess. […]

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Golf Superstar’s Trophy Could Inspire Struggling Red Devils, Says Coach

Amorim Invites Masters Champion McIlroy to Bring Green Jacket to Old Trafford Manchester United manager Amorim has invited Rory McIlroy to bring his Masters Green Jacket to Old Trafford, hoping it might inspire his underperforming team. McIlroy, a United supporter who recently completed a career grand slam at Augusta National, had suggested he would take his Green Jacket to the stadium "if it can inspire some better play." Responding through Manchester United's official X account, Amorim welcomed the Northern Irishman: "Hi Rory. Congratulations for the Masters and I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy. It's really important for us in this moment. You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible, and we want that feeling in our stadium. So I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet […]

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McIlroy’s 2025 Season: What Could Surpass His Masters Triumph?

Even after the incredible drama of his career Grand Slam-completing Masters victory, Rory McIlroy's 2025 golf season still holds numerous possibilities that could potentially match that memorable achievement. McIlroy is scheduled to return to competition next week in New Orleans, where he and close friend Shane Lowry will defend their Zurich Classic title, an event that doesn't award world ranking points. The Northern Irishman's Augusta triumph significantly reduced Scottie Scheffler's world rankings lead from 4.18 to 2.81 points, though the world number one still maintains a comfortable advantage. The duo has established a considerable gap ahead of third-ranked Xander Schauffele, the reigning Open and US PGA champion, who trails McIlroy by 3.76 points. With McIlroy skipping this week's RBC Heritage in South Carolina, Scheffler, who finished just three strokes behind in fourth place at Augusta despite not being in serious […]

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Top Former College Athlete Among Six Dead in New York Plane Crash

A private plane crashed in an open field in upstate New York on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board, according to authorities. Former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) football star Karenna Groff, her parents, her brother, and two partners were among those killed, a family statement confirmed. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the family had been traveling for a holiday celebration when the crash occurred. Officials who obtained video footage of the flight's final moments stated that the aircraft appeared intact before it hit the ground at a high rate of descent. A joint family statement identified the victims as Karenna Groff, her parents Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini, her brother Jared Groff and his partner Alexia Couyutas Duarte, and Karenna's partner James Santoro. "They were a wonderful family," […]

McIlroy Finally Claims Masters Title In Dramatic Playoff Against Rose
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McIlroy Finally Claims Masters Title In Dramatic Playoff Against Rose

Rory McIlroy captured the elusive Masters title by defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff, completing golf's prestigious career Grand Slam after a dramatic final round at Augusta National. Following a costly missed 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole that forced the playoff, McIlroy delivered under pressure by placing his approach shot just 2 feet from the cup when they returned to the same hole. As the winning putt dropped, McIlroy raised his arms skyward before dropping to his knees in an emotional release, his putter falling behind him. Amid chants of "Rory! Rory!" from the gallery, McIlroy embraced his wife Erica and daughter Poppy before heading to Butler Cabin for the Green Jacket ceremony. "There was a lot of pent-up emotion that just came out on that 18th green," McIlroy said during the presentation. "A moment like that […]

Lionel Messi Propels Inter Miami To Historic Comeback Win Against LAFC
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Lionel Messi Propels Inter Miami To Historic Comeback Win Against LAFC

Inter Miami has advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals for the first time following a dramatic three-goal comeback against Los Angeles FC (LAFC), led by Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar scored twice, including the decisive penalty kick in the 84th minute, helping Inter Miami secure a 3-1 victory on Wednesday night and a 3-2 aggregate win in the two-leg matchup. "We gave it our all," Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said. "We wanted it, we wanted to be in the semis, and I think it showed. Many times luck has to be on your side, and we had it." Inter Miami entered the match already trailing after losing the series opener 1-0 at LAFC last week. Their situation worsened when Aaron Long scored an away goal in the ninth minute, giving LAFC a commanding 2-0 aggregate lead early in […]

Kevin De Bruyne To Leave Man City At End of Current Season
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Kevin De Bruyne To Leave Man City At End of Current Season

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will depart the club when the current season ends. The 33-year-old Belgian star, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015, has amassed an impressive collection of 14 major trophies during his time at the club, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. "Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here โ€“ and you deserve to hear it from me first," De Bruyne announced in a social media statement on Friday. "Football led me to all of you โ€“ and to this city. Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This City. This club. These people โ€ฆ gave me EVERYTHING. I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And […]

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