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‎Al-Nassr secured a stunning 3-1 victory over Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal, with Cristiano Ronaldo delivering a standout performance by netting a brace. The win served to end Al-Hilal’s hopes of defending their league title, as they continue to trail leaders Al-Ittihad by a significant margin. ‎ Al-Nassr defeat Al-Hilal 3-1 in key Saudi Pro League encounter. ‎ Getty Images ‎ ‎Although Al-Nassr are not in contention for the title, their Friday night triumph against Al-Hilal was pivotal. With only 10 matchdays remaining, a win for Stefano Pioli’s men would effectively extinguish Al-Hilal’s title defense ambitions, leaving them trailing in the title race. ‎ ‎The match started with Al-Hilal applying early pressure, testing Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper, Bento, with two shots within the first five minutes. However, Al-Nassr soon regained control of the game, though they struggled to pose a serious threat to the Blue Waves' defense. The visitors endured a moment of concern when C...

The 2024-25 Premier League season is officially underway, offering players the opportunity to rewrite records, produce stunning match-winning goals, and potentially make history with remarkable performances. ‎ ‎Erling Haaland, who has dominated the Premier League scoring charts since his arrival at Manchester City in 2022, enters the season as the defending Golden Boot winner. The Norwegian forward claimed the accolade in both his previous seasons, setting a record with 36 goals in his debut year and netting 27 goals last season, despite struggling with injuries. ‎ ‎' M. Salah ', ' E. Haaland ', ' C. Palmer. ' ‎Getty Images (3) ‎ ‎Last season, Mohamed Salah of Liverpool came closest to dethroning Haaland, finishing second with 18 goals behind the City star. Salah has continued his prolific form this season, and his challenge for the Golden Boot remains one of the most anticipated narratives of 2024-25. ‎ ‎Other prominent contenders include Cole Palme...

‎Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, regaining a spot in the Premier League's top four in an ill-tempered affair at Stamford Bridge. The win lifted Chelsea above Manchester City and Newcastle United, while Spurs' disappointing record at the venue persisted, with only one win there since 1990. ‎ ‎' Cole Palmer. ' ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎For Tottenham, the loss left them struggling in 14th place, with 34 points from 30 games, intensifying the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. The match saw Postecoglou involved in a heated exchange with supporters, further exacerbating the team's woes. ‎ ‎Chelsea nearly went ahead within the first minute when Trevoh Chalobah's long ball found Nicolas Jackson, whose collision with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario resulted in a shot that struck the post. Shortly afterward, Malo Gusto's powerful strike had the half of Stamford Bridge fooled as it narrowly missed the upright. ‎ ‎As ...

‎Inter Miami’s strategy for managing Lionel Messi’s workload in the 2025 season has been carefully outlined to ensure his continued success. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has been given a balanced schedule to maintain his peak form, with the club ensuring that he is capable of playing consecutive games without risking long-term injury. ‎ ‎' Lionel Messi. ' ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎Messi recently made a crucial impact in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union, coming off the bench to score just two minutes after his introduction. His goal helped secure three more points for the Herons, maintaining their unbeaten start to the season. ‎ ‎Despite his impressive contribution, Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, clarified that Messi’s playing time remains closely managed. Mascherano suggested Messi would participate in the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final against LAFC on Wednesday. In a recent press conference, he explained, “Th...