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Al Hilal players celebrate after winning the King's Cup final against Al Kholood at the Alinma Stadium in Jeddah. Getty Images
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Benzema and Al Hilal gear up for Al Nassr showdown with King's Cup title

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Coco Gauff holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the 2025 French Open. Gauff is among a group of leading players unhappy with the 2026 Roland Garros prize money. Getty Images

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