Azmoun joins Italy's Roma, Spain's Veiga signs for Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Azmoun joins Italy's Roma, Spain's Veiga signs for Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli

Rome: Italian Serie A side AS Roma have confirmed the signing of Islamic Republic of Iran forward Sardar Azmoun on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

Roma said they have brought in Azmoun, 28, "on a temporary basis until 30 June 2024" with "the option to make the transfer permanent".

Hafiz sets Lion City Sailors Round of 16 target

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Hafiz sets Lion City Sailors Round of 16 target

Singapore: Lion City Sailors vice-captain Hafiz Nor has set the target of qualifying for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 following Thursday's group stage draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Singapore side were drawn in Group F alongside two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic, Thailand's Bangkok United Kitchee and Kitchee of Hong Kong.
 
Hafiz was excited at the prospect of going up against the continent’s elite once again and is confident the Sailors have what it takes to mix it up with the very best.

Kerr, Bonmati and Carmona shortlisted for UEFA women's player of year

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Kerr, Bonmati and Carmona shortlisted for UEFA women's player of year

Paris: Chelsea's Australian striker Sam Kerr and two Spanish FIFA Women's World Cup winners, Aitana Bonmati and Olga Carmona, were on Friday named on the three-player shortlist for UEFA's women's player of the year award.

The winner will be announced on August 31 in Monaco at the draw for the men's UEFA Champions League group stage.

Ronaldo, Mane fire Al Nassr to first win

Sat, 26 Aug, 2023

Ronaldo, Mane fire Al Nassr to first win

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a hat-trick while Sadio Mane scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 5-0 in a 2023/24 Saudi Pro League match on Friday.

It was Al Nassr's first win of the season after having kicked off their campaign with two consecutive defeats.