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Al Ittihad midfielder Fabinho knows only too well the qualities of Manchester City from his five-year stay at Liverpool. Getty
Fabinho hopes Al Ittihad can continue Club World Cup journey

Brazil midfielder and his Saudi side could potentially face City in the final - but first they must overcome Al Ahly to reach semis

FootballDecember 14, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo, right, celebrates scoring with Sadio Mane during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh. AFP
Sponsorship boom lifts SPL into world's top three, claims official

Commercial director Haschke says competition has overtaken Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 after six-month surge

FootballDecember 13, 2023
Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates at the end of the Soccer Club World Cup first round soccer match between Al Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Al Ittihad won 3-0. (AP Photo / Manu Fernandez)
Club World Cup: Benzema hails Al Ittihad fans after opening win

Frenchman on target in 3-0 win over Auckland City that sets up second-round match against African champions Al Ahly

FootballDecember 13, 2023
Soccer Football - Club World Cup - First Round - Al Ittihad v Auckland City - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 12, 2023 Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS / Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Al Ittihad singing in the rain as Club World Cup gets up and running

Romarinho, Kante and Benzema goals see Saudi Pro League champions through to showdown with Al Ahly

FootballDecember 12, 2023
Michael Emenalo, the man tasked with identifying new signings for the Saudi Pro League. Photo: SPL
Emenalo plays down talk of a Saudi Pro League splurge in January

SPL will continue to be aggressive in market but big moves are more likely next summer

FootballDecember 12, 2023
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JUNE 10: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates with the UEFA Champions League trophy after the team's victory during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between FC Internazionale and Manchester City FC at Atatuerk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Michael Steele / Getty Images)
Club World Cup: All you need to know about the tournament in Saudi Arabia

The seven-team tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time today

FootballDecember 12, 2023
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema gestures during a training session at the Al Ittihad FC training in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. (AP Photo / Manu Fernandez)
Karim Benzema: Al Ittihad won't underestimate Auckland City

Frenchman, a five-time winner of the intercontinental championship, says Saudi champions must play with right mentality to overcome New Zealanders

FootballDecember 12, 2023
Karim Benzema left Real Madrid to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad during the summer. AFP
Al Ittihad and Benzema under pressure to perform at Club World Cup

Saudi Pro League champions face Auckland City in first-round match on Tuesday

FootballDecember 11, 2023
Al Ittihad captain Karim Benzema is a five-time winner of the Fifa Club World Cup during his time at Real Madrid. Getty
Club World Cup: Players to watch, teams and how they qualified

Hosts Al Ittihad kick off their campaign with a match against OFC Champions League holders Auckland City in Jeddah on Tuesday

FootballDecember 11, 2023
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 1: Aleksandar Mitrovic of Al Hilal celebrates victory after the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at King Fahd International Stadium on December 1, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
Al Hilal's Mitrovic: I don’t think I ever played a better derby

Al Hilal striker netted a double in the top-of-the-table clash against Al Nassr to send his side seven points clear in the Saudi Pro League standings

FootballDecember 02, 2023
The Earth Lounge at the Earth Course and all temporary structures’ wooden walls were constructed with sustainably produced palm strand board and fully insulated to reduce the amount of energy used for air conditioning cooling. Photo: DP World Tour Championship
DP World Tour: We have a long way to go to make golf sustainable

Europe's lead golf circuit has become increasing committed to a "sustainability first" approach to events, with last month's DP World Tour Championship in Dubai an appreciable example of that strategy

SportDecember 02, 2023
Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the revamped AFC Champions League Elite finals by the Asian Football Confederation. AP
Saudi Arabia to host new AFC Champions League Elite finals

Competition, which begins in September next year, replaces the existing Asian Champions League with the eventual winners netting $12m - up from $4m this year

SportDecember 01, 2023
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts in pain after an collision during the AFC Champions League Group E football match between Saudi's al-Nassr and Iran’s Persepolis at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh on November 27, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Ronaldo expected to shake off neck injury to be fit for Riyadh derby

Al Nassr captain, 38, was withdrawn from the Asian Champions League match against Persepolis following collision with opposition goalkeeper

FootballNovember 28, 2023
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris, at the DP World Golf Performance Centre, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Norris confident McLaren can push on after strong finish

British driver optimistic about 2024 after fifth-placed finish at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1November 27, 2023
United Arab Emirates coach Paulo Bento issues instructions during the win over Bahrain. Reuters
Paulo Bento off to perfect start with UAE but patience is required

Portuguese manager, appointed in July, has won all five matches in charge of the national team

SportNovember 24, 2023
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