Hajj 2024 : Over 1,300 pilgrims reported dead in Saudi Arabia
This year, approximately 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the ritual, with the majority coming from abroad.
This year, approximately 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the ritual, with the majority coming from abroad.
In the wake of Al-Nassr’s disappointing quarterfinal elimination from the Asian Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media platforms on Tuesday evening to address the club’s supporters.
Brazil’s acclaimed forward, Neymar Junior, is on the brink of returning to the football pitch after enduring a left knee injury since last October. Brazil’s spokesperson, Rodrigo Pavia, announced that the striker of Al-Hilal is set to make his comeback in September.
In a highly anticipated football clash, Al Nassr and Inter Miami were set to battle it out today at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, marking a potentially final encounter between the legendary duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
In a surprising twist, Tyson Fury narrowly won against Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this past Saturday, despite being knocked down in the third round. While one judge thought Ngannou won with a score of 95-94, two other judges disagreed, scoring it 96-93 and 95-94 in Fury’s favor. Ngannou’s fans from Africa and around the world, including celebrities, shared their thoughts on the match.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2023 CAF Super Cup, as announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) this Saturday. The event, known as the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup, is set to take place on September 15th.
Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the few well-known players to join a club from Saudi Arabia for free. After him, Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema turned down another season at Real Madrid to join the Portuguese. Former teammates ended up in different clubs, but in the same country. And most recently, the transfer of Neymar was announced.
The 31-year-old Brazilian striker has signed a two-year, non-renewable contract. As authoritative journalist Fabrizio Romano reports on social networks, Neymar’s salary under a two-year contract will be $ 300 million. Due to bonus payments and commercial deals, the forward’s salary could rise to $400 million in two years.
Brazilian star Neymar Junior joins Al Hilal, eyes a fresh career phase in Saudi Arabia. The 31-year-old is set to earn over €300 million during his stay. Neymar is excited about the energy and talent in the Saudi Professional League, aiming to create a new chapter.
Al-Ittihad Club, reigning Saudi Arabian champions, formalized the signing of Karim Benzema on Tuesday evening. The former captain of Real Madrid who signed up until 2026 will therefore join Cristiano Ronaldo in this Middle Eastern country.