Saudi Al-Ittihad to Face Egypt’s Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
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Saudi Al-Ittihad to Face Egypt’s Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad FC will face Egypt’s Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Friday.

Host Al-Ittihad is looking for another victory against the Cairo giant and to continue shining in the Jeddah-hosted tournament following its 3-0 win over New Zealand's Auckland City in the opening match.

More than 50,000 fans filled the stadium for that match, a record for the tournament.

The winner of Friday’s match will face Brazil’s Fluminense, which is participating for the first time in the tournament.



Toyota Confirms it Will End Olympics, Paralympics Sponsorship

Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
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Toyota Confirms it Will End Olympics, Paralympics Sponsorship

Akio Toyoda (Reuters)
Akio Toyoda (Reuters)

Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda confirmed on Thursday the company will not renew its 10-year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics and Paralympics following the Paris Games.
The world's biggest automaker, which had already suggested it would not renew the contract when it expired, will continue to financially support athletes, Toyoda said in the company-owned media channel.
Earlier this month, Panasonic Holdings announced it would also end its 37-year contract as a top sponsor after it became an official partner of the Olympic Games in 1987, according to Reuters.
The International Olympics Committee saw revenues of $2.295 billion from its top sponsors for the period 2017-2021, the second-biggest source of income for the Olympic movement, with broadcasters paying $4.544 billion over the same period.