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Riyadh Governor Presents Loyalty Cup to Horse Far'e Trainer

The "Loyalty Cup” is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses. SPA
The "Loyalty Cup” is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses. SPA
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Riyadh Governor Presents Loyalty Cup to Horse Far'e Trainer

The "Loyalty Cup” is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses. SPA
The "Loyalty Cup” is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses. SPA

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz has presented the Prince Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer Cup to trainer Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Daghish after the horse Far'e, owned by Al-Manqoush Stables, claimed first place.

Known as the "Loyalty Cup,” the event is classified among the second-category cups in Saudi horse racing for four-year-old horses.

Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field in Al-Janadriyah, the governor of Riyadh Region was received by Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Faisal; Chairman of the Horse Racing Club and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equestrian Authority Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al-Faisal; and other officials.

Following his arrival, the royal anthem was played, and the 12th race of the 54th ceremony of the Horse Racing Club commenced.

In the race, which covered a distance of 2,000 meters, Far'e claimed first place.

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Marquinhos Asks Brazil Fans to Keep the Faith

Brazil's player Marquinhos gestures during a press conference following a training of the Brazil national football team at the Manuel Barradas stadium in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, on November 17, 2024, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match against Uruguay. (AFP)
Brazil's player Marquinhos gestures during a press conference following a training of the Brazil national football team at the Manuel Barradas stadium in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, on November 17, 2024, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match against Uruguay. (AFP)
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Marquinhos Asks Brazil Fans to Keep the Faith

Brazil's player Marquinhos gestures during a press conference following a training of the Brazil national football team at the Manuel Barradas stadium in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, on November 17, 2024, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match against Uruguay. (AFP)
Brazil's player Marquinhos gestures during a press conference following a training of the Brazil national football team at the Manuel Barradas stadium in Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil, on November 17, 2024, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match against Uruguay. (AFP)

Five-times World Cup winners Brazil have struggled to impress in South America's qualifiers for the 2026 tournament but defender Marquinhos had called on fans to stick by the side ahead of Tuesday's home game against Uruguay.

With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.

Brazil were held 1-1 in Venezuela on Thursday, with Vinicius Jr seeing a late penalty saved, and stand-in skipper Marquinhos said the players still took pride in playing for the shirt even when results did not go their way.

"Even though many things might cause people to lose hope in the national team, we ask that they never lose their passion for it," the 30-year-old told a news conference on Sunday.

Brazil, who were beaten by Uruguay in Montevideo last year, are in a transitional phase under head coach Dorival Junior and it will take some time to iron out the problems, he added.

"We will still make some mistakes because this transition is still very new, with all these changes of players and teams," said Marquinhos, who deputizes for regular captain Danilo.

"But we will make fewer and fewer mistakes and that makes us happy.

"We don't worry too much about the standings as long as we're in a comfortable position. We want to win to move up the table, make the work flow better, and gain confidence."

Brazil go into Tuesday's match without a host of top players with defender Eder Militao and forwards Neymar and Rodrygo among those sidelined due to injury.