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After a Historic Era.. The Spanish National Team Rewards Its Coach with a New Contract and This Is Its Duration

- The Spanish Football Federation announced on its official website on Monday the renewal of the contract of the head coach of the "Matador" team, Luis de la Fuente, until 2032. The decision to keep de la Fuente in his position for additional years came nearly two months after Rodri's teammates won the 2026 World Cup, which was held in the United States.

Riviera Plus1 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 12:29

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Groups and Match Schedules: Everything You Need to Know About "Gulf 27"

- The city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will host the "Arab Gulf" Cup competitions from September 23 to October 6. The matches will take place at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City and the Al-Inma Stadium (the shining jewel).

Riviera Plus2 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 11:00

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Palestinian Shooters Begin Their Journey in Skeet at Nagoya Asian Games

Nagoya - Ofoq News - The Palestinian national shooting team shooters began their journey today, Monday, in the men's skeet competitions as part of the Asian Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026', held in Japan. Representing Palestine in the competitions are Johnny Abu Jreis, George Antonio Salhi, and Marcelo Grad.

Riviera Plus2 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 09:43

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"They don't like to see Manchester lose".. Arbeloa directs a scathing criticism at the referee of the Fulham vs United match

The Spanish coach of Fulham FC, Álvaro Arbeloa, questioned whether referees hesitate to see Manchester United suffer defeat, after Fulham was denied their first win in the Premier League this season due to a late equalizer scored by Matheus Cunha at Craven Cottage.

Riviera Plus2 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 08:58

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Before the Last Against Galatasaray.. When Was Mohamed Salah's Last "Hat-trick" and Against Whom?

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah bid farewell to his Turkish team Trabzonspor in the best possible way before joining the Egyptian national team during the international break, after scoring a "hat-trick" against the Turkish league champions Galatasaray on Saturday. So when was the last time Salah scored a "hat-trick" or more? A night of showcasing strength with

Riviera Plus1 minuteMonday, 21 September 2026 at 05:50

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Why did Mourinho raise two "A4" papers in front of journalists after the loss to Atletico Madrid.. and how did Simeone respond to his statements?

Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho did not need a microphone to express his initial viewpoint following Real Madrid's 1-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening; he brought evidence with him, placing an A4-sized paper in front of the media that included screenshots of clashes that occurred during the first half. The coach wanted to...

Riviera Plus6 minutesMonday, 21 September 2026 at 05:16

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How did Ronaldo react to his son's two goals in the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli?

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano dos Santos, scored two goals during a match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli on Sunday, as part of the Saudi U-17 league. By scoring a brace, Ronaldo's son led the "Global" team to victory.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 21:56

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Egypt National Team Announces Hamdi Fathy's Absence from Angola Match in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

- The director of the Egyptian national football team, Ibrahim Hassan, announced the absence of player Hamdi Fathy from the matches against Angola and South Sudan in the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to injury. Hassan stated in remarks reported by the Egyptian Football Association website on Sunday that Hamdi Fathy suffered an injury with his club.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 21:33

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Egypt National Team Announces Hamdi Fathy's Absence in Angola Match for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

- The director of the Egyptian national football team, Ibrahim Hassan, announced the absence of player Hamdi Fathy from the matches against Angola and South Sudan in the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, due to injury. Hassan stated in remarks reported by the Egyptian Football Association's website on Sunday that Hamdi Fathy suffered an injury with his club.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 21:33

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Gulf 27.. The Saudi national team seeks the cup after a 23-year absence

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Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 19:20

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Mourinho Launches Attack on Refereeing in Spain After Madrid Derby Loss

- Real Madrid coach José Mourinho criticized the performance of the referees in the match against Atlético Madrid, which ended in favor of the latter with a score of 1/2, at the "Metropolitano" stadium on Sunday. Referee Miguel Ortiz Arias showed a red card to Dean Hausen, the defender of the "Merengues", in the 52nd minute for bringing down and pulling...

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 19:14

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This is what Real Madrid players did after losing to Atletico

- Real Madrid players were not satisfied with the result of their match against their neighbors Atletico Madrid, which ended with the latter winning 2-1 at the "Metropolitano" stadium on Sunday, as part of the seventh round of La Liga. Signs of sadness and regret were evident on the faces of the "Tango" team players after the final whistle.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 17:35

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"I Take Responsibility".. Musab Al-Juwair Breaks His Silence After Being Excluded from the Saudi Camp

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Al-Qadisiyah player, Musab Al-Juwair, sent an apology message to the Saudi Football Federation and the technical and administrative staff of the "Green" national team after being excluded from the team's camp. The 23-year-old was excluded from his country's national team camp.

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 16:31

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Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in the Capital Derby

Madrid - Ofoq News - Atletico Madrid achieved victory over its rival Real Madrid with a score of 2-1 in the capital derby that brought the two teams together today, Sunday, as part of the seventh round of the Spanish league. The match was held at the Metropolitano Stadium, in a strong confrontation between the two poles of the Spanish capital, after both teams entered the match.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 16:20

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Dina Mustafa Wins the First Saudi Women's Medal in the History of the Asian Games

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Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 13:09

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"Ridiculous".. A rival coach to Barcelona criticizes the lack of nomination for Raphinha for the Ballon d'Or

- Raphinha scored a hat-trick, leading his team Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Sevilla at their home ground on Sunday, in the seventh round of La Liga. After scoring the "hat-trick", Raphinha reached a total of 15 goal contributions in 7 rounds of La Liga this season 2027/

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 10:45

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The Palestinian Muay Thai Federation Signs a Cooperation Agreement with Its Jordanian Counterpart

Jerusalem - Ofoq News - The Palestinian Muay Thai Federation signed a joint cooperation agreement with its Jordanian counterpart, aiming to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and partnership between the two sides and to exchange technical and administrative expertise. The agreement was signed during the visit of the President of the Palestinian Muay Thai Federation, Shaker Al-Shrouf, to the headquarters of the Jordanian Federation.

Riviera Plus2 minutesSunday, 20 September 2026 at 09:34

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A New Player Joins the Saudi National Team Camp After Musab Al-Juwair's Exclusion for Disciplinary Reasons

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - The technical and administrative staff of the Saudi national team excluded player Musab Al-Juwair from the 'Green' camp held in Jeddah in preparation for the Arabian Gulf Cup on Sunday night. The Saudi national team clarified that the decision to exclude the 23-year-old,

Riviera Plus1 minuteSunday, 20 September 2026 at 07:49

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Trabzonspor Posts Picture of Salah with "Hat-Trick Ball" and Comments in 7 Words

- Trabzonspor's account shared with its followers on the "X" platform, on Saturday, a snapshot of the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah after the match against Galatasaray. The picture showed Salah holding the hat-trick ball, which he received after scoring three goals in the match where Trabzonspor defeated their guest Galatasaray with a score of 0/4, in the sixth round of the league.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 20:41

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A "Notable" Gesture from Salah Towards Trabzon Fans After the Galatasaray Match

- Egyptian star Mohamed Salah led his team Trabzonspor to a 4-0 victory over their guests Galatasaray on Saturday, scoring 3 goals and assisting one. Salah now has 7 goals and 2 assists in the Turkish league this season 2027/2026.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 19:53

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Salah Spreads His Magic in Turkey with a Hat-Trick Against Galatasaray

- Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scored 3 goals and assisted another during his team Trabzonspor's victory over Galatasaray with a score of 0-4, at the former's stadium on Saturday, in the sixth round of the Turkish league. Salah scored the first, third, and fourth goals in the minutes 4, 44, and 80, and provided an assist to his teammate Noah Savioulo, who scored the second goal in the 39th minute.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 19:06

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The End of Al-Ahli Jeddah's Journey in the Club World Cup After Losing to Sundowns

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - The Saudi Al-Ahli club suffered a loss to its South African counterpart Mamelodi Sundowns with a score of two to one, at the latter's stadium, on Saturday, in the second round of the Club World Cup. Al-Ahli's only goal came from a mistake by the opponent's player.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 15:37

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Al-Ahli's Loss Ends Saudi Dominance Against African Clubs

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Riviera Plus2 minutesSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 14:59

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Zamalek Reveals Reason for Approving Juan Bezeira's Transfer to an Emirati Club

- The Egyptian club Zamalek announced through its social media accounts on Saturday that it has agreed to the transfer of Brazilian player Juan Bezeira to the Emirati club Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. The "White Knight" team stated that it approved the transfer of the 23-year-old player after the requests set at the beginning of the negotiations during this summer's transfer window were met.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 12:04

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Our Palestinian Sports Delegation Participates in the Opening of the Asian Games in Nagoya

Jerusalem - Ofoq News - Our Palestinian sports delegation participated today, Saturday, in the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026', which was held at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, in the presence of delegations from participating countries and sports missions in the continental event. The members of the Palestinian delegation entered.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 11:03

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"His Past Doesn't Matter".. Jesus Sets One Condition for Ronaldo's Participation with Portugal

- Jorge Jesus, the head coach of the Portugal national team, has called up Cristiano Ronaldo to the squad for the upcoming international break. Ronaldo's teammates will face Wales and Denmark on September 24, 27, and October 1 in the UEFA Nations League.

Riviera Plus1 minuteSaturday, 19 September 2026 at 08:55

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Return of Trent and Palmer.. Tuchel announces England squad

England coach, German Thomas Tuchel, announced the squad for the "Three Lions" for the next four matches in the UEFA Nations League, which saw the return of Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea winger Cole Palmer. The squad includes goalkeepers Pickford, Steele, and Trafford, along with Trent.

Riviera Plus1 minuteFriday, 18 September 2026 at 10:48

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Three Criteria Determine the Winner of the Ballon d'Or.. What Are the Chances for Messi, Mbappe, Yamal, and Others?

30 players are competing for the Ballon d'Or for 2026, with the winner to be announced on October 26 in the British capital, London. However, the profiles of the main competitors have started to emerge. Below, we review the most prominent names expected to compete for the award and their chances. Each player's chances will be measured based on

Riviera Plus4 minutesFriday, 18 September 2026 at 08:19

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Yasser Al-Zabiri.. "Moroccan Lion" Competing with the Giants in the Spanish League

On the night Barcelona won 7-2 against Racing Santander in the sixth round of the Spanish League, there was one positive point for the guests who suffered a heavy defeat, and this positivity is represented by a young Moroccan striker named Yasser Al-Zabiri. A historic night, Al-Zabiri entered the pitch in the 59th minute instead of...

Riviera Plus2 minutesThursday, 17 September 2026 at 07:07

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Messi Wins Another Title in America.. How Many Trophies Does He Now Have?

Inter Miami, led by Argentine star Lionel Messi, won the Campeones Cup after defeating Mexican team Cruz Azul 2-0 early Thursday. Messi shone in the match by scoring the first goal and assisting the second for Brazilian star Casemiro.

Riviera Plus2 minutesThursday, 17 September 2026 at 06:18

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First List for Egypt National Team After the 2026 World Cup.. Who Was Included?

- The head coach of the Egypt national team, Hossam Hassan, revealed on Wednesday the list of the "Pharaohs" for the upcoming international break. The list includes 26 players, with the absence of duo Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet" and Yasser Ibrahim due to injury.

Riviera Plus1 minuteWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 20:46

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Announcement of the names called to represent the Iraqi national team in "Gulf 27"

- Graham Arnold, the head coach of the Iraqi national team, announced the list of the "Lions of Mesopotamia" participating in the Arabian Gulf Cup. The Iraqi national team is in Group A in the first round of "Gulf 27", alongside the teams of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman.

Riviera Plus1 minuteWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 16:31

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26 Players in the Saudi National Team List for "Gulf 27".. Here are the Notable Absences

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - The Saudi national team announced on its account on the "X" platform, on Wednesday, the list of its players participating in the Arabian Gulf Cup. The city of Jeddah will host the matches of "Gulf 27" from September 23 to October 6.

Riviera Plus1 minuteWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 12:37

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Most Recently Mohamed El-Shenawy.. 6 Injured Players in the Ranks of Al Ahly SC

- Al Ahly SC has suffered from injuries at the start of the 2027/2026 season, resulting in the loss of 6 players. The head of the medical staff for the "Red Devils," Ahmed Gaballah, revealed on Wednesday that goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has a grade two strain in his left adductor muscle during a training session, and he will undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program.

Riviera Plus1 minuteWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:24

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Al Ain and Al Nassr.. Key Numbers from the Stars of the Night of "The Boss" Victory over "The Global"

The match between Al Ain of the UAE and Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia saw several players shine, especially from the side of "The Boss" UAE, who delivered a nearly perfect match against "The Global" who were not at their best. The Rahimi brothers, particularly the Moroccan Hussein Rahimi, 24 years old, had an amazing game where he showcased his credentials on the Asian level.

Riviera Plus2 minutesWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 10:50

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An Emotional Gesture from Al Ain Player After Scoring a Goal Against Al Nassr Sparks Interaction

The way Moroccan brothers Sofiane and Hussein Rahimi reacted after scoring the first goal against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr for UAE's Al Ain sparked widespread interaction on Tuesday. Hussein Rahimi scored the first goal in the 25th minute of the match, then went to celebrate before putting his hands on his face and refraining from celebrating, followed by his brother Sofiane.

Riviera Plus1 minuteWednesday, 16 September 2026 at 05:32

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After his international retirement.. Argentina national team reveals the date of Messi's farewell match

- Argentina national team coach, Lionel Scaloni, announced the "Tango" squad for friendly matches during the upcoming international break. Lionel Messi's name was included in the squad that will face the Benin national team on October 6, at the "Monumental" stadium, which has a capacity of nearly 84,000 spectators.

Riviera Plus2 minutesTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 21:57

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Violent Brawl Between Al-Hilal and Al-Gharafa Players in the Elite Asian Champions League

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - A brawl broke out between the players of Saudi Al-Hilal and Qatari Al-Gharafa during the match between the two teams at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday. In the 31st minute, Al-Hilal's winger, Cresencio Summerville, exchanged words with the opponent's defender, Abdulrahman Al-Rashidi.

Riviera Plus1 minuteTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 20:35

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What did Ronaldo do after Al-Nassr suffered a "heavy" loss against Al-Ain?

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates at Al-Nassr faced defeat against their hosts Al-Ain from the UAE with a score of four goals to none, at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday, in the first round of the AFC Champions League.

Riviera Plus1 minuteTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 20:34

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Barcelona publishes a photo from the contract renewal of Hamza Abdel Karim.. This is the player's first comment

- FC Barcelona shared with its followers on its X platform account on Tuesday a photo from the contract renewal ceremony of young Egyptian striker Hamza Abdel Karim with the "Catalan team". The photo showed the player alongside Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, and the account commented: "The matter is settled."

Riviera Plus2 minutesTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 18:07

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An Act by Ronaldo Towards Al Ain Fans Gains Popularity

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Users on the "X" platform circulated a video of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, before the match between his club Al Nassr and Al Ain from the UAE, on the latter's ground, on Tuesday, as part of the first round of the AFC Champions League.

Riviera Plus1 minuteTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 16:44

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Appearing in Nude Photos.. Sydney Sweeney Faces Criticism After Bold Sports Ad

- Female athletes expressed angry and outraged reactions to an advertising campaign characterized by "excessive sexual undertones," featuring American actress Sydney Sweeney nude or semi-nude in poses with sports equipment. Australian surfer Felicity Palmateer stated to Ofoq News that the campaign launched by "Nove

Riviera Plus4 minutesTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 13:01

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"Camp Nou" to Host the UEFA Champions League Final in This Edition

- The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced on Tuesday that "Spotify Camp Nou" will host the UEFA Champions League final in the 2029 edition. This will be the first time in nearly 30 years that the home of Spanish club Barcelona hosts the Champions League final after three years. Renovation work at "Spotify Camp Nou" began in 2023, and the "Catalan team" returned to play there in November 2025 with a limited capacity.

Riviera Plus1 minuteTuesday, 15 September 2026 at 10:32

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"This does not happen in any country".. Saudi prince criticizes the "crowded" schedule of the "Roshen" league matches

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Ofoq News in Arabic, click here - Saudi Prince Abdulrahman bin Musaid bin Abdulaziz criticized the "crowded" schedule of the "Roshen" league matches this season 2027/2026. Abdulrahman bin Musaid wrote on his account on the "X" platform on Monday: "I think there was a big mistake in scheduling the rounds.

Riviera Plus2 minutesMonday, 14 September 2026 at 21:14