Saudi Sport Minister Crowns Dutchman Max Verstappen with F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Trophy

Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - SPA
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - SPA
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Saudi Sport Minister Crowns Dutchman Max Verstappen with F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Trophy

Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - SPA
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - SPA

Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal crowned Dutchman Max Verstappen, driver of the Red Bull team with the trophy of the first place in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

He ranked first in the race held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit within the second stage of the Formula 1 racing season.
This was the second time, Verstappen won the title in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The race was attended by the Deputy Governor of Makkah region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, and the President of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah bin Faisal, who crowned the Mexican champion Sergio Perez, driver of the Red Bull team as the winner of the second place prize.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Aramco Yasir Al- Rumayyan, awarded the driver of Monegasque Ferrari team, Charles Leclerc the prize of the third place, SPA reported.
The race was attended by the President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the President and CEO of Formula 1 Group, Stefano Domenicali, and the CEO of stc Group Eng. Olayan Al-Wetaid, and CEO of Aramco, Eng. Amin H. Nasser.



Haaland Misses Penalty and Man City Drops More Points after 1-1 Draw with Everton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Everton - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland has his penalty saved by Everton's Jordan Pickford Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Everton - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland has his penalty saved by Everton's Jordan Pickford Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
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Haaland Misses Penalty and Man City Drops More Points after 1-1 Draw with Everton

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Everton - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland has his penalty saved by Everton's Jordan Pickford Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Everton - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 26, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland has his penalty saved by Everton's Jordan Pickford Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Erling Haaland missed a penalty as Manchester City was held 1-1 by Everton in the Premier League on Thursday.

Haaland had the chance to set the four-time defending champion on course for only its second win in 13 games when stepping up for a 53rd minute spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But he was denied by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as City's woeful recent run was extended, The Associated Press reported.

Pep Guardiola's team has lost nine of its last 13 games in all competitions. The draw means City picked up only its fifth point in the league since the end of October.

Bernardo Silva's deflected shot gave City the lead in the 14th, but Iliman Ndiaye leveled the score in the 36th.

The result leaves City sixth in the standings and 11 points behind leader Liverpool, having played two games more.

Haaland missed penalty means the Norway international has only scored one in his last seven games. He headed in from the rebound, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

City's grip on its title was further loosened by more dropped points. Liverpool had the chance to extend its lead over the champion when playing Leicester in the later kick off.