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Straits Times
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Al Hilal face ban from 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Saudi Super Cup - Final - Al Hilal v Al Ittihad - Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - April 11, 2024 Al Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the Saudi Super Cup final REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/File Photo Holders Al Hilal will be banned from the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup if they qualify after withdrawing from this season's four-team competition, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation's (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday. The decision came after Al Hilal pulled out of the Super Cup, scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in Hong Kong, citing player fatigue following their Club World Cup campaign. They lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the quarter-finals on July 4. "Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025-2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued," the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said in a statement. "As a result, the committee ruled that Al Hilal had violated Article (59-3) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals ($133,000) to be paid to the SAFF," the statement added. In addition to the fine, the club was banned from participating in the 2026-27 Super Cup and stripped of any financial awards allocated for this season's competition. The committee said the decision is subject to appeal. Al Hilal have been asked for comment. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels Singapore BlueSG needs time to develop software, refresh fleet, say ex-insiders after winding-down news Asia Cambodia-Thailand border clash a setback for Asean: Vivian Balakrishnan Singapore 'She had a whole life ahead of her': Boyfriend mourns Yishun fatal crash victim Singapore Doctor hounded ex-girlfriend, threatened to share her intimate photos, abducted her off street Asia Trump's transactional foreign policy fuels 'US scepticism' in Taiwan Business Women on corporate boards give firms a competitive advantage, says Australian Governor-General Singapore CEO of sports car distributor accused of offences including multiple counts of false trading They won the Super Cup by beating Al Nassr last season for a record-extending fifth title. The Saudi Super Cup is contested by the winners and runners-up of the King's Cup and Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal finished second in the 2024-25 Pro League behind Al-Ittihad. Al Hilal, who were due to face King's Cup runners-up Al Qadsiah in the Super Cup semi-finals on August 20, have been replaced by AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli. Since Al-Ittihad won the Pro League and King's Cup, the extra Super Cup spot was awarded to Al Nassr - the third-placed team in the league - who they face in the semis on August 19. REUTERS
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First Post
09-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
Quicksplained: Why Russia is making less vodka even though Russians are drinking more
According to data from Russia's Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation, the first half of 2025 saw liquor production go down by 16 per cent. Which is strange as people in Russia are drinking more this year compared to 2024. read more Vodka is the drink for every occasion – from weddings to funerals – and is deeply embedded in the Russian culture and psyche. Reuters Vodka has long been associated with Russia. While the origins of the iconic drink comprising ethyl alcohol (fermented grain, rye, wheat, potatoes, or sugar beet molasses) and water are lost to history, we know its name comes from voda – the Russian word for water. It is the drink for every occasion – from weddings to funerals – and is deeply embedded in the Russian culture and psyche. Which is why many would be surprised to know that the country is making less vodka than ever – even though Russians are drinking more. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But what happened? What do we know? Why is this the case? Let's take a closer look: What happened As per data from Russia's Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation, the first half of this year saw the manufacture of liquor go down by 16 per cent. Which is strange that more people in Russia are drinking this year compared to 2024. The production of Vodka has also taken a hit in 2025. This year, 31.38 million decaliters of Vodka has been produced compared to 33.40 million decaliters of Vodka in 2024. Interestingly, Russians drank more rum in 2024 than in the same period of past eight years. People are also choosing to drink more rum, whiskey, brandey and tequila, according to Russian financial auditing firm, Finexpertisa. Why is this happening? Vodka production is on the decline for multiple reasons. This includes the escalating price of alcohol and the ban on Russian exports to the EU and the US in the backdrop of the Ukraine war. This ban has significantly decreased revenue for Russian vodka producers, according to the Strategy Partners consulting agency. Bottles of Russian vodka are displayed at the Russian restaurant and Karaoke club 'Chalet Berezka' in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana Russian vodka exports generated just $34.6 million in 2024, according to the official RIA Novosti news agency. That's a massive decrease from 2021 when vodka exports earned $168.3 million from Russia. Unfortunately for them, Russia invaded Ukraine the next year. A 2023 report quoted Russian beverage industry executives as predicting those numbers could rise as high as $180 million in the years ahead. They claimed they could increase sales to China, Turkey, India and Vietnam. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD That hasn't happened. The lower sales also comes as Russia's Ministry of Finance in January raised the minimum price of a half-litre bottle of vodka from $2.99 (Rs 256) to $3.49 (Rs 299). Interestingly, Kazakhstan remains the only large market left for Russian-produced vodka. Kazakhstan comprised over 92 percent ($32 million) of Russian vodka exports in 2024. China was far behind with total imports of just $1.5 million. Turkey, South Korea and Latvia comprised the other top importers of vodka. According to reports, Poland has now overtaken Russia when it comes to exports of spirits including Vodka. With inputs from agencies
The Star
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Uzbekistan savour sweet taste of success after sealing World Cup spot
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Uzbekistan - Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - June 5, 2025 Uzbekistan celebrate after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana (Reuters) -Uzbekistan coach Timur Kapadze lauded the efforts of his players after the Central Asian country qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The White Wolves claimed their spot at the expanded 48-team 2026 finals on Thursday with a 0-0 draw in the United Arab Emirates, which guaranteed Kapadze's side a top-two finish in Group A, alongside already-qualified Iran. Uzbekistan have tried and failed to qualify seven times since their independence after the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991, suffering heartbreak in the final stage of continental qualifiers for Germany 2006 and Brazil 2014. A genuine force in Asia since their 1994 Asian Games triumph, the Uzbekistan FA has invested heavily in youth development in the attempt to take the final step onto the world stage. Kapadze has reaped the dividends with a young generation of players, including Manchester City's 21-year-old centre back Abdukodir Khusanov at his disposal. "We have achieved an important result after a long and difficult journey. A lot of work was done for this result, I sincerely congratulate our people," Kapadze told Uzbekistan's online publication Zamin. "This is not only our victory, but the victory of our entire people. Our players showed determination in every match, worked with all their might, and we achieved the result ... " Kapadze, who played 119 times for Uzbekistan and led the under-23 team at last year's Olympic Games, was appointed coach after Srecko Katanec left because of illness in January. "Before the game, (everyone) expressed their confidence in our team's victory and expected a good result from us," he said. "This confidence also became a great responsibility and pressure for us. But we managed to overcome this pressure and complete the task." Kapadze was mobbed by his players in his post-match press conference and received a congratulatory telephone call from Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. "In a fierce competition against the strongest teams in Asia, you demonstrated true character, unbreakable will, and professionalism," Mirziyoyev said. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Greece postpones basketball finals game after courtside dispute
FILE PHOTO: Basketball - EuroLeague Final Four - Third Place - Olympiacos v Panathinaikos - Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 25, 2025 Panathinaikos' Jerian Grant waves to fans after the match REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Basketball - EuroLeague Final Four - Third Place - Olympiacos v Panathinaikos - Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 25, 2025 Olympiacos players after the match REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Basketball - EuroLeague Final Four - Third Place - Olympiacos v Panathinaikos - Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 25, 2025 Olympiacos' Moses Wright in action with Panathinaikos' Omer Yurtseven and Mathias Lessort REUTERS/Rula Rouhana/File Photo ATHENS - Greece's government on Monday postponed a basketball game between local rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos and threatened to cancel the national championship after tensions between team owners boiled over at a match on Sunday. Olympiacos basketball owners Panagiotis and George Aggelopoulos, and Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos clashed over the alleged use of obscene gestures and offensive chants by spectators. The sides were scheduled to play the third of five potential end-of-season games on Wednesday, but that game has been put on hold after Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said the owners would appear in front of the deputy sports minister and promise that this behaviour will not be repeated. "Otherwise, this year's championship will be permanently suspended," Marinakis added. Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, two of Greece's biggest basketball clubs, recently played each other for third place in the EuroLeague finals in Abu Dhabi. Violence has plagued sport in Greece in recent years. Two young soccer fans were killed in 2023 and 2022, and a Greek court found a 20-year old man guilty of manslaughter over the 2023 death of a policeman hit by a flare during clashes with spectators at a volleyball game. Authorities have promised to crack down to tackle the issue. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025: How to watch the next F1 race, channel, time and more
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025: How to watch the next F1 race, channel, time and more McLaren's Lando Norris came in third at last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. (REUTERS/Rula Rouhana) (REUTERS / Reuters) F1 is back this weekend with its fifth race and the final leg of the first triple-header of the 2025 season. The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is this Sunday, Apr. 20. Last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix saw McLaren's Oscar Piastri come in first, with George Russell taking second and Lando Norris trailing in third after receiving a five-second penalty for a false start. Advertisement This weekend's race features 50 laps at the 6.174-kilometre Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Here's everything you need to know about F1 this weekend, including how to watch this latest race, along with the full 2025 F1 Grand Prix schedule. How to watch the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Date: Sunday, Apr. 20 Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: Jeddah Corniche Circuit TV channel: ESPN Streaming: F1 TV Pro, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, ESPN+, or with a VPN When is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix? The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is on Sunday, Apr. 20, airing at 1 p.m. ET. You can also tune in to practices and qualifying races on Friday and Saturday. What channel is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on? You can tune into Sunday's race on ESPN. This season, ESPN+ will also offer alternate viewing options, including an Onboard Cameras Channel, which gives fans a look at the race from select drivers' perspectives, plus a Driver Tracker that plots every driver's location on the course in real-time. Advertisement For super-fans who don't want to miss a single race, all the action is streamable through an F1 TV Pro subscription. For those wanting to tune in without having to pay for one of those services, a VPN can also help you watch F1 races. Schedule of events at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: All times Eastern Friday, Apr. 18 Practice 1: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Practice 2: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 19 Practice 3: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Qualifying: 1 - 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 20 Grand Prix Race: 1 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN+ for Driver Tracker and more alternative viewing options) How to watch the 2025 F1 season: Stream F1 races and practices F1 TV Pro An F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races and pre-race shows. F1 TV is also home to F1's post-race live shows, analysis, Tech Talks, documentaries and the official F1 archive. You can subscribe to F1 TV Pro for $10.99/month or pay $85 for the entire season. Try free for 7 days at F1 TV Stream the Bahrain Grand Prix on ESPN+ ESPN+ Some F1 coverage will stream on ESPN+ this season, and this weekend you can catch alternative coverage of the Bahrain Grand Prix, including the Onboard Cameras Channel, which gives fans a look at the race from select drivers' perspectives, plus a Driver Tracker that plots every driver's location on the course in real-time. If you're a general sports lover and want to occasionally tune into F1 coverage, an ESPN+ subscription could be an option. ESPN+ grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on $11.99/month at ESPN Watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with the help of a VPN Looking for a way to stream F1 coverage from anywhere in the world without ESPN? One option for catching this weekend's coverage of the grand prix is with the help of a VPN. With a VPN, you can change your location to one in Belgium and stream every race this weekend on RTBF for free. You can also check out free Austrian coverage on ServusTV. Advertisement A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune into the F1 race this weekend without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Stream F1 coverage for less ExpressVPN ExpressVPN offers "internet without borders," meaning you can tune into a Belgian or Austrian live stream of the race for free as opposed to paying for ESPN or ESPN+ for US coverage of F1. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to one in Belgium and then find the F1 live stream on RTBF. Or change your location to Austria to watch free coverage on ServusTV. ExpressVPN's added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities. It's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN, and the service offers a 30-day, money-back guarantee in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN F1 2025 grand prix schedule: Sunday, April 20: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah Corniche Circuit (1 p.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, May 4: Miami Grand Prix, Miami International Autodrome (4 p.m. ET, ESPN, ABC) Sunday, May 18: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola Circuit (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Advertisement Sunday, May 25: Monaco Grand Prix, Circuit de Monaco (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, June 1: Spanish Grand Prix, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, June 15: Canadian Grand Prix, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (2 p.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, June 29: Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, July 6: British Grand Prix, Silverstone Circuit (10 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, July 27: Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, August 3: Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, August 31: Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, September 7: Italian Grand Prix, Monza Circuit (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Advertisement Sunday, September 21: Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku City Circuit (7 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, October 5: Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit (8 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, October 19: United States Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas (3 p.m. ET, ESPN, ABC) Sunday, October 26: Mexico City Grand Prix, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (4 p.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, November 9: Sau Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos Circuit (12 p.m. ET, ESPN) Saturday, November 22: Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas Strip Circuit (11 p.m. ET, ESPN, ABC) Sunday, November 30: Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail International Circuit (11 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, December 7: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit (8 a.m. ET, ESPN) More ways to watch the 2025 F1 season:
