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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Al Hilal withdraws from the Saudi Super Cup due to hectic schedule
Al Hilal is to skip the 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup, set for next month, amid its hectic schedule. Al Hilal finished the recent Saudi Pro League season second behind champion Al-Ittihad in late May, having been knocked out of the King's Cup quarterfinals and AFC Champions League elite semis. The Riyadh-based club then headed to the United States, where it kicked off its FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign on June 18 against giant Real Madrid. It made it to the knockout stages, where it stunned Manchester City in the last 16 before losing to Fluminense in the quarterfinals on July 4. ALSO READ | Liverpool agrees deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to reports The Saudi Super Cup is to be held between August 19-23 in Hong Kong, with the league campaign usually getting underway in late August. Its CWC campaign and following flight complications 'reduced the players' annual leave to only 24 days in the event of withdrawal, and to 21 days if the club participated in the Super Cup,' with the rules granting them 'a minimum of 28 days of annual leave,' the club said in a statement. Al Hilal was forced to postpone its pre-season preparations, 'which further increased the competitive imbalance among participating clubs,' the statement ran, citing a letter sent to the local football federation. The Saudi federation (SAFF) said, in response, it 'will begin taking the necessary measures in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations through the relevant committees,' without providing more details.
Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Al Hilal withdraw from the Saudi Super Cup
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Al Hilal are to skip the 2025-26 Saudi Super Cup, set for next month, amid their hectic schedule. Al Hilal finished the recent Saudi Pro League season second behind champions Al-Ittihad in late May, having been knocked out of the King's Cup quarter-finals and AFC Champions League elite semis. The Riyadh-based club then headed to the United States, where they kicked off their Club World Cup campaign on June 18 against giants Real Madrid. They made it to the knockout stages, where they stunned Manchester City in the last 16 before losing to Fluminense in the quarter-finals on July 4. The Saudi Super Cup is to be held between August 19-23 in Hong Kong, with the league campaign usually getting underway in late August. Their CWC campaign and following flight complications "reduced the players' annual leave to only 24 days in the event of withdrawal, and to 21 days if the club participated in the Super Cup," with the rules granting them "a minimum of 28 days of annual leave," the club said in a statement. Al Hilal were forced to postpone their pre-season preparations, "which further increased the competitive imbalance among participating clubs," the statement ran citing a letter sent to the local soccer federation. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes at college campus Singapore ST Explains: What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act? Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU introduces compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 World US passenger jet has close call with B-52 bomber over North Dakota Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety The Saudi federation (SAFF) said, in response, they "will begin taking the necessary measures in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations through the relevant committees," without providing more details. REUTERS
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Returns To Marseille After Saudi Stint : Report
Last Updated: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rejoined Marseille after he terminated his contract with Al-Qadsiah, as per reports. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly agreed to return to Marseille on a free transfer after his one-year stint in the Sadui Pro League. The Gabonese striker moved from Marseille to Al-Qadsiah last summer on a two-year deal but terminated his contract with the Saudi Pro League club after just one season. As per reports, many Premier League clubs and Saudi giants Al Ettifaq presented lucrative offers, but the former Arsenal star chose to return to the Ligue 1 giants. The 36-year-old will sign a two-year contract lasting until 2027 with Les Minots. 'Thank you, Oba. All the best," Al-Qadsiah posted on X without providing more details. Thank you, @Auba for every moment, every goal, every roar ❤️ #AlQadsiah — AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) July 17, 2025 Aubameyang has demonstrated he is improving with age after a successful campaign in Saudi Arabia last season. He scored 21 goals and provided three assists in all competitions, including a goal in the King's Cup final defeat against Al Ettifaq. Even in the 2023/24 season, Aubameyang was at the peak of his abilities, scoring 30 goals and providing 11 assists, finishing as the Europa League's top scorer. Aubameyang will compete with talented Algerian Amine Gouiri for the centre-forward role at Marseille. Who Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang started his senior career at AC Milan but did not make a first-team appearance, spending time on loan at several French clubs instead. He joined Saint-Étienne in 2011, winning the Coupe de la Ligue before transferring to Borussia Dortmund in 2013. While in Germany, he became the Bundesliga's top scorer in the 2016–17 season and won the DFB-Pokal, becoming Dortmund's eighth-highest all-time scorer. In 2018, he signed with Arsenal for a then-club record £56 million, making him the most expensive Gabonese player. He won the FA Cup and was the Premier League's joint-top scorer in the 2018–19 season. Following periods at Barcelona and Chelsea, he joined Marseille in 2023 and then joined Saudi Pro League's Al-Qadsiah in 2024. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 17:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Saudi Gazette
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Aubameyang exits Al Qadsiah as club turns to youth with Retegui signing
Saudi Gazette report ALKHOBAR — In a move that has stirred debate among fans, Al Qadsiah has officially parted ways with star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang despite the Gabonese forward still having one year remaining on his contract. The 35-year-old said farewell to his teammates at the club's preseason camp in the Netherlands, bringing an end to a season in which he made a notable impact with 21 goals and three assists in 36 matches across all competitions. His overall contribution included 24 direct goal involvements and 715 successful passes, solidifying his role as one of the Roshn Saudi League's standout attackers. Aubameyang missed the season opener against Al Fateh due to a FIFA-imposed suspension carried over from a previous stint, but quickly made his mark—scoring his first league goal via penalty in a match-winning performance against Al Ahli on Matchday 5. He would go on to find the net against nearly every top-flight opponent, reaffirming his credentials as a high-caliber forward with a résumé spanning top European his contributions, head coach Michel González opted for a new direction this summer, citing fitness dynamics and a strategic youth indicate the club's decision was influenced by both technical and medical evaluations, and Aubameyang's exit was ultimately settled by mutual former Arsenal and Barcelona striker appeared surprised by the decision and took to social media to defend his form and athleticism, comparing his running statistics favorably against other veterans in the league, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. 'I'm 36, not 63,' he wrote in a post, attaching a sprint chart showcasing his top-level physical replace him, Al Qadsiah have completed the signing of young Italian striker Mateo Retegui, signaling a generational shift as the club prepares for a new move aligns with González's vision of building a younger, faster squad capable of maintaining momentum after reaching the King's Cup final and finishing fourth in the league last season.
The Star
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Aubameyang leaves Saudi side Al-Qadsiah after one season
FILE PHOO: Soccer Football - Saudi King's Cup - Final - Al Ittihad v Al Qadsiah - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - May 30, 2025 Al Qadsiah's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks dejected after Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema scores their third goal. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo (Reuters) -Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah after one season, the club said on Thursday. "Thank you, Oba. All the best," the club posted on X without providing more details. The former Arsenal player joined Al-Qadsiah last year, after they were promoted to the top-tier league. During his one-season spell, the 36-year-old scored 21 goals and made three assists in 36 matches in all competitions, helping the team finish fourth in the league and reach the King's Cup final, where they lost to Al-Ittihad. (Reporting by Taha MohamedEditing by Christian Radnedge)
