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Al-Sadd’s coach and Italy’s epic run… Mancini draws inspiration from history to defeat Al-Hilal

A secret recipe in Jeddah

Following the Koulibaly shock, Al-Hilal have been boosted by the return of two star players ahead of the clash with Al-Sadd

The manager breathes a sigh of relief.

Video: Al-Da'ee sets condition for Al-Hilal to claim Roshen League title

What did the former Al-Zaeem goalkeeper say?

Inzaghi sends a clear message to Mancini and sets out his game plan to knock out Al Sadd

What did the Italian coach say?

Al-Hilal duo spring a surprise on Inzaghi ahead of the decisive clash with Al-Sadd

The Leader’s Misfortunes: A Continuous Drama

Despite injuries to Kano and Malcom, Al-Hilal remains hopeful going into its crucial match against Al-Sadd

“The Leader” launches its Asian tour with a clash against the Qatari side.

"Qualification is imperative"... Walid Al-Faraj warns Al-Hilal ahead of their Asian campaign

A Saudi sports journalist has issued a statement addressed to Italian coach Simone Inzaghi.

Saudi Arabia v Bahrain - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier Group C

With a Moroccan star leading the charge, Mancini is readying Al Sadd’s squad for the showdown with Al Hilal.

A looming clash

Al Okhdood v Al Hilal : Saudi Pro League

Al-Hilal Hospital: Two more stars ruled out ahead of the Al-Sadd showdown, but Bouabri is back

The Saudi club is gearing up for the start of its Asian tour

Video: Walid Al-Faraj drops an Asian bombshell after the Iran match

Will the war in Iran affect its clubs?

Al Hilal v Al Sadd: AFC Champions League

With a brief break and a single training session, how are Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd fine-tuning their preparations for the Asian showdown?

A highly anticipated clash is set to unfold in Jeddah between the two giants.

Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadari has claimed that he anticipated Morocco’s Yassine Bono’s “miraculous” save by 23 years. The veteran shot-stopper, renowned for his experience an

Al-Hadari heaped praise on the performance of the Black Atlas star, singling out his command on the ball, his incisive runs and his ability to unlock defences with a single pass. The veteran goalkeeper underlined the forward’s maturity, noting that he has grown into a complete player capable of influencing games in multiple ways. Al-Hadari stressed that the 23-year-old’s work-rate and off-the-ball movement create headaches for opposition back lines, and he highlighted the player’s willingness to track back and press as a key factor in the team’s recent defensive solidity. He also pointed out that the star’s confidence is contagious, lifting the entire squad and inspiring younger teammates to aim higher. According to Al-Hadari, the forward’s blend of technical ability and physicality makes him a rare talent, and he expressed confidence that bigger stages await the player in the near future.

Al Wasl v Al-Hilal - AFC Champions League Elite West Region

Despite his recovery, Al-Hilal’s star player remains out of Simone Inzaghi’s plans for the club’s Asian campaign. The decision underlines the coach’s intention to rotate his squad

The Blue Duo—so named for their electric style and the colour of their club shirts—are poised for sporting immortality. Having navigated a gruelling domestic schedule and a cutthroat continental campaign, the pair now stand on the threshold of eternity, eyes fixed on the trophy that will cement their legacy. Their journey has been characterised by razor-sharp passing, relentless pressing, and a resolve that refuses to bend, even when the stakes are highest. Supporters, who have witnessed every surge and swoop, sense that the moment of coronation is near; the players feel it too, exchanging glances that need no words. In the quiet before the storm, staff and fans alike know that only one final push remains—a mere 90 minutes—before the Blue Duo trade their mortal toil for the permanent glow of greatness.

A medical test will decide Benzema’s fate

The French striker is waiting to see how things pan out

Manchester City v Liverpool - Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final

Salah is the star... A potential swap deal between Al-Hilal and Liverpool

Could this unexpected scenario actually happen?

Bono: A history that qualifies him to take on the greats… and a shock that has Moroccans and leaders worried

The veteran goalkeeper reaches his 35th appearance

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Inzaghi decides his future… Will he turn his back on Al-Hilal for Italy?

The Al-Zaeem manager answers tricky questions candidly

Lazio and Romagnoli: Al Sadd in June? What’s the latest on his future?

What is being reported about the future of the Lazio defender.

Ex-Man City boss Mancini follows in Xavi's footsteps with new job

Roberto Mancini has returned to management as Al Sadd’s new head coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal after missing out on the Nottingham Forest job. The former Manchester City and Italy boss now follows Xavi in taking charge of Qatar’s biggest club, with his debut set for November 24.

Al Ahli v Kawasaki Frontale: AFC Champions League Elite Final

Firmino finds new club after Al Ahli exit

Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is all set to leave Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli as he has agreed to join Qatari side Al Sadd. Firmino, who left the Reds in 2023 to join Al Ahli, spent two seasons at the Saudi club and was an integral part of the squad that won the AFC Champions League this year. The Brazilian left the club despite having a year left on his existing deal.

Frequently asked questions

: Der Chelsea Football Club wurde am 10. März 1905 in London-Fulham gegründet.
: Der FC Chelsea gehört seit Mai 2022 dem Konsortium BlueCo. Die Eigentümergruppe um den US-amerikanischen Geschäftsmann Todd Boehly und die Investmentgesellschaft Clearlake Capital erwarb den Verein für rund 2,5 Milliarden Pfund von Vorbesitzer Roman Abramovich.
: Die Blues spielen an der Stamford Bridge, einem Stadion im Londoner Stadtteil Fulham. Offiziell eröffnet wurde die Heimspielstätte des FC Chelsea bereits im Jahr 1877 - also noch vor der Vereinsgründung. In 1905 übernahm der Klub die Leichtathletikarena und baute sie in ein Fußballstadion um.
: Im Vergleich der englischen Topklubs ist die Stamford Bridge eines der kleineren Stadien. Die Arena hat eine Kapazität für rund 41.000 Fans.
: Mit 34 großen Titeln gehört der Chelsea FC zu den erfolgreichsten Fußballklubs in England. Neben nationalen Pokalen konnten die Blues auch international die größten Wettbewerbe gewinnen: In 2012 und 2021 holten sie die Champions-League-Trophäe nach Hause.
: Der FC Chelsea konnte insgesamt sechsmal die englische Meisterschaft für sich entscheiden. Den ersten Titel holte der Klub in der Saison 1954/55, als die Liga noch First Division hieß, seit 2004/05 kamen noch fünf weitere Trophäen dazu.
: Ron Harris ist Rekordspieler beim Chelsea FC. Zwischen 1961 und 1980 absolvierte der Innenverteidiger 748 Pflichtspiele für die Blues.
: Toptorschütze des Vereins ist ein Mittelfeldspieler: Frank Lampard konnte in 648 Einsätzen 211-mal zuschlagen.
: Zahlreiche Weltstars haben bereits das Trikot der Blues getragen, die wohl bekanntesten Namen stammen aus der Erfolgsphase seit den frühen 2000ern. Unter anderem standen Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Petr Cech, Eden Hazard, Gianfranco Zola, Claude Makelele, N’Golo Kante, Ashley Cole und Michael Ballack für die Londoner auf dem Rasen.
: Auch auf der Trainerbank haben schon einige bekannte Namen gesessen. Den größten Erfolg hatte Chelsea unter Jose Mourinho, mit ihm an der Seitenlinie holte der Verein acht Titel (u. a. 3x Premier League, 3x League Cup, 1x FA Cup, 1x Community Shield). Bei den beiden CL-Trophäen coachten Roberto Di Matteo (2012) und Thomas Tuchel (2021), unter Carlo Ancelotti holten die Blues das Double aus Liga und FA Cup (2009/10).
: Aufgrund der Vereinsfarben ist der FC Chelsea auch unter dem Spitznamen "The Blues" bekannt.

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