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Arab Times
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club launches preseason training ahead of historic treble defense
KUWAIT CITY, July 23: Kuwait Club kicks off its training sessions this evening as it gears up to defend its remarkable treble from last season. The new campaign will officially start on September 12 with the opening of the Zain Premier League, under the guidance of Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic. Last season, Kuwait Club dominated domestic soccer by winning the Zain Premier League, Crown Prince Cup, and Super Cup titles. The team also reached the Amir Cup final, initially scheduled for June 16 but postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The squad will continue training until mid-August, when it is scheduled to depart for an overseas training camp. Following last season, the club prioritized squad stability by renewing contracts with key foreign players: Mohammed Marhoon (Bahrain), Arsen 'Malik' Zola (Congo), and Yassine Khenissi (Tunisia). Contract extensions were also signed by local stars including Faisal Zayed, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, Mohammed Farih, Redha Hani, Saud Al-Hoshan, and Mohsen Faleh (who has since been loaned to Al-Nasr). Additionally, the club secured the signing of veteran goalkeeper Khaled Al-Rashidi, who brings extensive experience from his previous stints with Qadsia, Arabi, Salmiya, and the Kuwait national team. Kuwait Club is also close to signing Sam Morsy, the English-Egyptian captain of Ipswich Town, who is expected to replace Ameen Abu Al-Fath after agreeing on most contract terms. Arabi will conclude the first phase of its preparation program this evening under the leadership of Portuguese coach Marco Alves. The team will begin its second phase tomorrow, heading to an overseas training camp in the UAE, which will last until August 8. During this period, Arabi will participate in three friendly matches before traveling to the Maldives to face Maziya Sports Club on August 12 in a decisive AFC Challenge League playoff match. The winner will advance to the group stage of the competition. Kazma has completed its foreign player roster by signing 27-year-old Algerian defender Idris Chaabi, joining fellow foreign recruits Jordanian players Ali Azaizeh and Yousef Abu Al-Jazar. The club also renewed contracts with striker Samson Akinyoola (Benin) and winger Anas Al-Awadat (Jordan). Yarmouk signed goalkeeper Mohammed Ajaj from Al-Nasr to bolster its squad for the upcoming Zain First Division League, which will commence on September 14. Ajaj becomes the third local player to join Yarmouk, alongside Mohammed Abdulhadi and Othman Al-Dossari, all of whom were recommended by head coach Dhaher Al-Adwani. The club also finalized its foreign contingent, signing Syrian defender Abdullah Al-Shami, Tunisian striker Hazem Haj Hassan, Malian midfielder Moriba Diallo, Ghanaian winger Rubin Akwa, and Congolese midfielder Lusuku.
Arab Times
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya eyes Iraqi star Ahmed as Kuwaiti Clubs ramp up transfers
KUWAIT CITY, July 22: Al-Qadsiya is actively pursuing Iraqi star Haroun Ahmed as part of its plans to strengthen the squad ahead of the upcoming season. According to Iraqi media reports, the club has entered serious negotiations with the 29-year-old Dohuk SC standout to bring him into the Kuwaiti Premier League. Haroun, who excels in both midfield and attacking roles, delivered a standout campaign in the recent Gulf Champions League. He was named the tournament's Best Player after guiding Dohuk to its first-ever title. He also helped his team win the Iraq Cup for the first time in club history. Al- Al-Qadsiya's Tunisian head coach, Nabil Maaloul, is seeking to finalize key signings before the team departs for its training camp in Turkey in mid-August, as preparations intensify for the Zain Premier League season, which begins on September 12. The club currently features Moroccan Mehdi Berrahma and Libyan Mohamed Soula. The future of fellow Moroccan Ismail Khafi remains uncertain, with his contract set to expire next June. Kuwait Club has parted ways with Moroccan defender Amin Abu Al-Fath, who recently completed a move to Wydad Casablanca. The club expressed gratitude for his contributions, which helped secure multiple titles during his time with the team. Abu Al-Fath becomes the second departure this off-season following the exit of his compatriot Yahya Jabrane. In turn, Kuwait Club has bolstered its ranks with the signing of English midfielder of Egyptian origin Sam Morsy. The club also renewed contracts for key foreign players: Bahrain's Mohammed Marhoon, Congo's Arsène 'Malik' Zola, and Tunisia's Yassine Khenissi. Syrian defender Abdullah Al-Shami is back in Kuwaiti football, having agreed to join Yarmouk SC for the new season. Al-Shami previously played for Al-Nasr and Al-Fahaheel and brings with him experience from regional stints with Al-Salt (Jordan), Al-Ahly and Al-Masry SC (Egypt), and Al-Tali'aa (Syria). He joins a growing list of foreign professionals at Yarmouk under national coach Zaher Al-Adwani, including Tunisian Hazem Haj Hassan, Malian Moriba Dialle, Ghanaian Robin Akwa, Congolese Lusoko, and former Al-Salmiya player Othman Al-Dosari. Al-Nasr Club has announced its preseason preparations will begin this Friday under the guidance of Tunisian head coach Jamil Belkacem. The team will train locally until early August before departing for a training camp in Turkey, where they are scheduled to play four friendly matches. Meanwhile, the club is reviewing profiles of several foreign players as it looks to finalize the signing of a fifth professional, focusing on strengthening the attacking line. Al-Nasr has already renewed contracts with four key players: Tunisians Hossam El-Habasi and Hekal El-Sheikhawi, Libyan Moatasem El-Lafi, and Serbian forward Nemanja Kujic.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Rory McIlroy Makes Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic Comparison at Scottish Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Since winning the Masters Tournament and completing the Career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy's motivation has been a topic of conversation. It's not just about achieving the ultimate feat in professional golf, but also the length of time the Northern Irishman has been among the world's best players. Both issues seem to have been on McIlroy's mind quite a bit. During his press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open, the five-time major winner showed the utmost respect for sporting longevity and cited examples from stars in other sports to illustrate how big an achievement it is: "I think it's one of the underappreciated things about any sport," he said. "You look at what Djokovic is doing at Wimbledon over the last couple weeks or what some of those guys have done, or what someone like Cristiano Ronaldo is still doing at 40 years old, or Tom Brady in American football. "That longevity piece is something that maybe isn't talked about enough." Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 09, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 09, 2025 in North Berwick, parallel is undeniable. At 38 years old and 24 Grand Slam titles later, Djokovic is still making waves at the highest level of world tennis, while Cristiano Ronaldo just won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal and signed a new contract with the Saudi club Al-Nasr at the age of 40. Tom Brady, meanwhile, went on to win the 2020 Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the age of 42, while smashing records well into his 40s. McIlroy, 36, has been winning professional tournaments since 2010 and has 44 of them by now. He has also spent 122 weeks as the World No. 1 while sharing eras with Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler, among other notable stars. Is Rory McIlroy's Motivation Surging Once More? Perhaps completing the Career Grand Slam momentarily affected Rory McIlroy's focus on his professional future. Perhaps for a moment, he couldn't define where his career's path was headed. But it's safe to say that that moment is now completely behind him. "I don't want that to be my last great moment in the game. There's plenty more that I can do," he said. "I feel like I've kept banging on this drum all of this year, I feel like I'm a better player now than I ever have been." "There's venues in the game that just mean a little bit more." Rory McIlroy on trying to win an Open in his home country, via @Sean_Zak: — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) July 9, 2025 McIlroy even hinted what the new milestones set for the future of his career might be: "There's so many opportunities that lie ahead and whether that's Portrush next week, or The Open going back to St. Andrews, or a U.S. Open at Pebble Beach." "There's all these great venues that all the greats have won on, and I'd love to add my name to those lists, as well." The Open Championship and US Open will not return to St. Andrews and Pebble Beach, respectively, until the 2027 season. So, no one should expect Rory McIlroy to hang up the clubs anytime soon. More Golf: Tiger Woods' ex-caddie names turning point during historic reign
Shafaq News
03-07-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Old faces, new money fuel Iraq's 2025 vote
Shafaq News Iraq's upcoming parliamentary elections on November 11, 2025, are set to entrench the dominance of political elites, defying widespread public disillusionment with a stagnant and ineffective legislature. While most parties are expected to lose significant ground, observers warn that veteran powerbrokers—fortified by vast financial resources—are well-positioned to tighten their hold on the political arena. Old Figures, New Cycle Although the fifth parliamentary term faced wide criticism for legislative stagnation and oversight failures, figures themselves or their representatives, such as Nouri al-Maliki, Hadi Al-Ameri, Ammar Al-Hakim, Mohammed al-Halbousi, Khamis Al-Khanjar, Qais Al-Khazaali, Masoud Barzani, and Bafel Talabani, are widely expected to headline the electoral scene once again. Arab tribal leader Muzahim Al-Hewitt told Shafaq News that many parties could see their seats halved compared to the last election. 'People saw no real gains from this parliament. Services deteriorated, oversight vanished, and priorities shifted away from public welfare.' Despite that, Al-Hewitt believes that the current government has scored points with project delivery in more stable security conditions, contrasting it with previous governments' focus on counterterrorism. Political Money Tightens Its Grip Former MP Kamel Al-Ghurairi emphasized that 'All major players—Sunni, Shiite, and Kurdish—have the money to buy votes, tribal loyalty, and public loyalty. That's the biggest threat to change.' He warned that electoral spending now reaches record highs, calling for stricter oversight by Iraq's High Electoral Commission. 'Unless there is real control, this vote- buying will block any effort to deliver real reform.' Al-Ghurairi also advocated investigating the origins of wealth among political figures since 2003, though he admitted that political interference makes enforcement unlikely. In turn, State of Law Coalition official Zuhair Al-Jalabi told Shafaq News, 'The Field is now shaped by wealth, not platforms,' adding that the withdrawal of the Victory Alliance (Al-Nasr), led by former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, was driven by excessive spending and alleged misuse of state resources. 'The fact that a coalition like Al-Nasr is stepping back says a lot. Add to that the Sadrists' continued boycott, and we have a distorted field.' Pointing to broader geopolitical uncertainties, he suggested that regional tensions—especially following the Israel–Iran war—could further destabilize Iraq's electoral environment.
Arab Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Nasr welcomes Al-Enezi duo
KUWAIT CITY, July 3: The Al-Nasr Club's Board of Directors has signed Mishari Al-Enezi and Abdulaziz Al-Enezi to reinforce the first volleyball team for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. Meanwhile, the volleyball team, led by director Mohammed Al-Mutairi, recently welcomed Sultan Ahmed and Nasser Shuwaiker to represent the "Sons of Al-Julaib" in forthcoming competitions. The team is coached by Montenegrin Darko, assisted by Khaled Al-Saifan, and is currently seeking two additional professional players to complete the roster. Last season marked Al-Nasr's debut in the league under Tunisian coach Niaz Salam, with the team achieving an impressive second-place finish in the First Division League. This success is credited to the club's management, technical and administrative staff, and dedicated players. Al-Nasr Volleyball Manager Mohammed Al-Daihani expressed deep gratitude to the club's management, especially board member Khaled Al-Ardi, for their strong support and efforts in overcoming challenges facing the team. He emphasized that the new season promises even stronger performances as Al-Nasr aims to compete for the First Division League title. Preparations will intensify starting mid-July with player gatherings, followed by a two-week training camp in Cairo scheduled for early August.
