
Ronaldo Shines as Pioli Secures First Al-Nassr Victory Over Al-Ettifaq
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty as new manager Stefano Pioli led Al-Nassr to a 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq, marking his first win in the Saudi Pro League.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty as new manager Stefano Pioli led Al-Nassr to a 3-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq, marking his first win in the Saudi Pro League.
Beijing Guoan defeated Meizhou Hakka 3-1 in the Chinese Super League, climbing to fourth place after three consecutive draws. Goals from Li Lei, Guga, and Yu Dabao secured the vital win.
Barcelona begins their UEFA Champions League journey with a 2-1 loss to Monaco after Eric Garcia’s early red card leaves them battling with ten men. Lamine Yamal scores, but Monaco secures victory.
Liverpool returned to the UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 win over AC Milan, overcoming an early deficit with goals from Konate, van Dijk, and Szoboszlai at San Siro Stadium.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri warns that players are nearing a strike due to increasing game overload, expressing concerns over the demanding schedules that players face each season.
Bayern Munich kicks off their UEFA Champions League campaign tonight against Dinamo Zagreb. Despite injuries to key defenders, coach Vincent Kompany is optimistic about securing a strong start.
Arne Slot prepares for his first UEFA Champions League match as Liverpool manager against AC Milan at San Siro, coinciding with his 46th birthday and a crucial European debut.
An independent hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations has begun in London, potentially leading to severe penalties for the reigning champions.
Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Shorta in the opening match of the AFC Champions League Elite, missing Cristiano Ronaldo due to illness. Captain Sultan Al-Ghannam scored early, but Mohammed Dawoud equalized for Al Shorta.
Teenager Lamine Yamal scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Girona, securing their fifth consecutive win in the 2024-25 La Liga season and maintaining their lead at the top of the table.
Gabriel Magalhaes’ header earned Arsenal a 1-0 win over Tottenham in a heated North London derby, marking their third straight victory at their rival’s stadium.
Beijing Guoan staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with Chengdu Rongcheng in a thrilling Chinese Super League match, spoiling the home team’s bid for revenge.
Liverpool’s unbeaten run ends with a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield, as manager Arne Slot criticizes the team’s subpar performance and lack of standard.
AC Milan secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Venezia, marking new coach Paulo Fonseca’s first Serie A win. The emphatic performance provides a timely boost ahead of key matches against Liverpool and Inter Milan.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has responded to criticism from Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that Ronaldo is ‘far away in Saudi Arabia’ and may not understand the current situation.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard may be sidelined for weeks after suffering a right ankle injury during Norway’s UEFA Nations League win over Austria.
Harry Kane expresses his desire to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s career longevity as he approaches his 100th appearance for England, aiming to play into his late thirties.
France defeated Belgium 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League, securing victory without starting star forward Kylian Mbappe.
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada discusses the club’s focus on financial discipline in the transfer market to ensure long-term success.
Leicester City will steer clear of a Premier League points deduction in the 2024-25 season after winning an appeal against allegations of breaching Profitability and Sustainability rules.