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Al Ittihad v Al Hazem: Saudi Pro League

Video: Hossam Awar ends Al-Hilal’s curse In a thrilling clash that captured the attention of fans across the Arab world, Algerian playmaker Hossam Awar finally silenced Al-Hilal’s

The Algerian star is back to his best in the Roshen League, rediscovering the form that made him a household name across North Africa and beyond. After a brief dip in fortunes, the forward has once again demonstrated his ability to unlock defences with a blend of pace, skill and clinical finishing. His recent performances have underlined his status as one of the competition’s most exciting talents, and they have come at a crucial time for his club, which is chasing a top-three finish. With the title race entering its final straight, opponents will be watching closely to see whether the 27-year-old can maintain this rich vein of form and fire his side to a European spot.

Cristiano Ronaldo Karim Benzema

Ronaldo & Al-Nassr dumped out of cup by 10-man Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema starred with a goal as reigning champions Al-Ittihad reached the quarter-final of the Saudi King's Cup of Champions after edging out Pro League leaders Al-Nassr 2-1 on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and Joao Felix had a night to forget as they failed to deliver in front of the goal despite dominating proceedings for the majority of the game with an extra player on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.