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Sinayoko’s stoppage-time penalty lifts Paris FC past Rennes in a seven-goal thriller

Paris FC moved up to second place in Ligue 1 on Sunday, October 18, beating Stade Rennais 4-3 at the Stade Jean-Bouin in a matchday 7 contest decided only by a Lassine

19 October، 2026

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Al-Khaleej rally from two down to beat Al-Fateh as Roshn Saudi League round 10 opens

Round 10 of the Roshn Saudi League got under way on Sunday, October 18, and delivered one of the season’s most dramatic finishes: Al-Khaleej came from two goals down to beat Al-Fateh

19 October، 2026

Sports

Late Madueke strike keeps Arsenal on City’s heels as Brighton put five past Palace

Noni Madueke scored the only goal 10 minutes from time as Arsenal won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 18. The result kept Mikel Arteta’s side second in the Premier League,

19 October، 2026

Sports

Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid sweep past Sevilla ahead of the Clásico

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, October 18, in round nine of LaLiga. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, while Arda Güler and Yan Diomande added a goal each.

19 October، 2026

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Lazio rout Juventus in Turin to join Inter at the top as Milan survive Atalanta fightback

Lazio won 3-0 at Juventus on Sunday, October 18, drawing level on 19 points with Serie A leaders Inter after seven rounds. AC Milan held on to beat Atalanta 3-2 at San

19 October، 2026

Sports

Saudi Pro League to pause for 46 days as the Kingdom hosts the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

The Roshn Saudi League will stop for a 46-day mid-season break from December 24, 2026, to February 7, 2027, so that Saudi Arabia can host the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the biggest

18 October، 2026

Sports

Al-Hilal edge Al-Ittihad 3-2 to top the Roshn Saudi League as Al-Nassr beat Diriyah 3-0

Al-Hilal returned to the top of the Roshn Saudi League after a thrilling 3-2 win over Al-Ittihad at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, October 10, in the eighth round of the

18 October، 2026

Sports

Whether Ronaldo will take ownership stake in Al Nassr remains unresolved

American and Saudi investors are working to bring Cristiano Ronaldo into a proposed stake purchase in Al Nassr, the Saudi club he captains. Reports published in September, according to Arab News, put

17 October، 2026

Kingdom·Sports

Messi’s Farewell: Emotional Final Match in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi played his last international match for Argentina, a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires, marking his retirement from the national team. Messi is widely regarded as the greatest football

16 October، 2026

Sports

ULC vs DR7 on match day 7 of Kings League MENA

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to watch this week in fitness, cricket and e-gaming

By Izabella Rekiel High Five is The Saudi Times’ weekly look at five sports stories, developments and events shaping the Kingdom’s sporting landscape. From emerging talent and grassroots programmes to international stars,

12 October، 2026

Sports

From left, Saad Alajmi, Khaled Almobty, Abdulrahman Alrajhi and Ramzy Al Duhamil winning gold at the Asian Games

HIGH FIVE: Saudi Sports Stories to Watch in week four

By Izabella Rekiel High Five is The Saudi Times’ weekly look at five sports stories, developments and events shaping the Kingdom’s sporting landscape. From emerging talent and grassroots programmes to international stars,

5 October، 2026

Sports

The Making of Asian Cup 2027 : Mazen Aljari on Delivering Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup

By Izabella Rekiel In a football game, there are the 90 minutes everyone sees. And then there are the hours that most people never do. For Mazen Aljari, those invisible hours have

29 September، 2026

Sports

Dina Mustafa is first Saudi woman to win a medal at the Asian Games

HIGH FIVE: Second week Saudi Sports Stories to Watch

By Izabella Rekiel High Five is The Saudi Times’ weekly look at five sports stories, developments and events shaping the Kingdom’s sporting landscape. From emerging talent and grassroots programmes to international stars,

29 September، 2026

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LeBron James with his UIM E1 World Championship team, Team AlUla

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to Watch This Week

1. LeBron James backs Team AlUla at Luanda GP NBA star and Team AlUla owner LeBron James travelled to Luanda, Angola, last weekend to support the Saudi-linked team at the E1 Luanda

19 September، 2026

Sports

Jeddah Prepares for a New Gulf Football Showdown as Eight Nations Target Khaleeji 27 Glory

Jeddah is preparing to welcome the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Khaleeji 27, with eight national teams set to compete in the tournament from September 23 to October 6, 2026.

17 September، 2026

Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Set for a New Role at Al Nassr as Investment Consortium Eyes Club Takeover

Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for a new chapter at Al Nassr after joining a five-member investment consortium preparing a proposal to acquire a controlling stake in the Riyadh-based club from the

17 September، 2026

Business & Finance·Sports

Prince Fahad bin Jalawi receives honorary 6th Dan black belt from World Taekwondo

Prince Fahad bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz, Vice President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, has been awarded an honorary sixth Dan black belt by World Taekwondo in recognition of his efforts

12 September، 2026

Sports

Allan Russell (left) famously worked closely with Harry Kane of the England team

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to watch this week

High Five is The Saudi Times’ weekly look at five sports stories, developments and events shaping the Kingdom’s sporting landscape. From emerging talent and grassroots programmes to international stars, technology and homegrown

11 September، 2026

Sports

Neom Ends Al Hilal’s 47-Match Unbeaten Run and Keeps Al Ahli’s Record Intact

Neom handed Al Ahli an unexpected boost by ending Al Hilal’s remarkable unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League, preventing the Riyadh-based club from moving closer to one of the competition’s most

8 September، 2026

Sports

Ronaldo’s Funny Moment With Al-Ittihad’s Danilo Pereira Draws Wide Attention

A lighthearted moment involving Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, and his Portuguese compatriot Danilo Pereira, Al-Ittihad’s defender, attracted widespread attention during their Saudi Pro League clash. The moment came during Saturday’s

7 September، 2026

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Mohamed Salah Receives Hero’s Welcome in Türkiye Ahead of Trabzonspor Move

HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud: The Royal Force Behind Saudi Cricket’s ILT20 Expansion

Sinayoko’s stoppage-time penalty lifts Paris FC past Rennes in a seven-goal thriller

Al-Khaleej rally from two down to beat Al-Fateh as Roshn Saudi League round 10 opens

Late Madueke strike keeps Arsenal on City’s heels as Brighton put five past Palace

Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid sweep past Sevilla ahead of the Clásico

Lazio rout Juventus in Turin to join Inter at the top as Milan survive Atalanta fightback

Saudi Pro League to pause for 46 days as the Kingdom hosts the 2027 AFC Asian Cup

Al-Hilal edge Al-Ittihad 3-2 to top the Roshn Saudi League as Al-Nassr beat Diriyah 3-0

Whether Ronaldo will take ownership stake in Al Nassr remains unresolved

Messi’s Farewell: Emotional Final Match in Buenos Aires

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to watch this week in fitness, cricket and e-gaming

HIGH FIVE: Saudi Sports Stories to Watch in week four

The Making of Asian Cup 2027 : Mazen Aljari on Delivering Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup

HIGH FIVE: Second week Saudi Sports Stories to Watch

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to Watch This Week

Jeddah Prepares for a New Gulf Football Showdown as Eight Nations Target Khaleeji 27 Glory

Cristiano Ronaldo Set for a New Role at Al Nassr as Investment Consortium Eyes Club Takeover

Prince Fahad bin Jalawi receives honorary 6th Dan black belt from World Taekwondo

HIGH FIVE : Saudi Sports Stories to watch this week

Neom Ends Al Hilal’s 47-Match Unbeaten Run and Keeps Al Ahli’s Record Intact

Ronaldo’s Funny Moment With Al-Ittihad’s Danilo Pereira Draws Wide Attention

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