Crown Prince Presents King's Cup to Al-Hilal FC

The final match, held Friday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, pitted Al-Hilal FC against rival Al-Nassr FC. - SPA
The final match, held Friday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, pitted Al-Hilal FC against rival Al-Nassr FC. - SPA
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Crown Prince Presents King's Cup to Al-Hilal FC

The final match, held Friday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, pitted Al-Hilal FC against rival Al-Nassr FC. - SPA
The final match, held Friday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, pitted Al-Hilal FC against rival Al-Nassr FC. - SPA

Deputizing for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, presented the prestigious King's Cup to Al-Hilal FC following their victory in the 2023-2024 season finals, SPA repoted.
The final match, held Friday evening at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, pitted Al-Hilal FC against rival Al-Nassr FC.
Upon arrival, the Crown Prince was greeted by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Sport Badr Al-Qadi, Assistant Minister of Sport Abdul-Ilah Al-Dallak, and Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Almisehal.
The arrival ceremony culminated with the playing of the Royal Anthem.
Following a tense and competitive match, Al-Hilal FC emerged victorious after a penalty shootout that concluded with a score of 5-4.
The Crown Prince shook hands with the match officials and players of both teams after the final whistle.
The match was attended by a number of princes, ministers and officials.



Solskjaer Returns to Coaching With Turkish Side Besiktas

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last club coaching job was over three years ago at Manchester United - AFP
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last club coaching job was over three years ago at Manchester United - AFP
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Solskjaer Returns to Coaching With Turkish Side Besiktas

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last club coaching job was over three years ago at Manchester United - AFP
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last club coaching job was over three years ago at Manchester United - AFP

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than three years, has been appointed coach of Besiktas, the Turkish side announced on Saturday.

The 51-year-old Norwegian, who was axed by United in November 2021, takes over from Dutch coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst who was sacked by Besiktas at the end of November, AFP reported.

"A contract has been signed with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... until the end of the 2025-2026 season, with the 2026-2027 season as an option," said the Istanbul-based side in a press release.

Solskjaer made over 200 appearances as a striker for United and was a member of their treble-winning side in 1998-99, scoring the winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

After his playing career he went into coaching, spending a long period with Norwegian side Molde before rejoining United in 2018.

He became a technical observer for UEFA after losing his job at Old Trafford.

Besiktas are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig, 21 points behind leaders Galatasaray and 12 behind second-placed Fenerbahce, coached by Jose Mourinho, whom Solskjaer succeeded in Manchester.