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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
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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.

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Deschamps Confident Mbappe Will Be Back Among the Goals 

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates following the UEFA Nations League group B soccer match between France and Belgium in Lyon, France, 09 September 2024. (EPA)
Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates following the UEFA Nations League group B soccer match between France and Belgium in Lyon, France, 09 September 2024. (EPA)
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Deschamps Confident Mbappe Will Be Back Among the Goals 

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates following the UEFA Nations League group B soccer match between France and Belgium in Lyon, France, 09 September 2024. (EPA)
Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates following the UEFA Nations League group B soccer match between France and Belgium in Lyon, France, 09 September 2024. (EPA)

France coach Didier Deschamps said he has no concerns about the form of Kylian Mbappe and expects Real Madrid's new forward to rediscover his scoring touch when he reaches full fitness.

After France opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat by Italy in Paris, Deschamps fielded a much-changed team against Belgium on Monday, with Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann starting on the bench in their 2-0 win.

Mbappe struggled at Euro 2024 after breaking his nose against Austria and took four games before scoring his first league goals for Madrid after his move from Paris St Germain.

"The French team will always be stronger with him and I’m convinced that in a month he will be better," Deschamps said.

"There are very high demands in his club. I have no worries with Kylian."

Mbappe was brought on in the 67th against Belgium and looked bright as he tried to add his name to the scoresheet, missing narrowly from a tight angle 10 minutes from time and having an effort saved in the 86th minute.

Michael Olise and Manu Kone were handed their first caps against Italy while Lucas Digne played his first game for France in more than two years against Belgium, with Matteo Guendouzi also returning.

Deschamps says he is using the Nations League as a platform to widen the pool of talent at his disposal and plans to continue down that path regardless of the results.

"I'm sticking to my course, to put as many players as possible in situations where we can test them," he said.

"It is the time to do that even if you lose games. You don't replace players with 50 caps by snapping your fingers.

"I'm well aware that I am not putting the team in the best conditions," he said of the numerous changes to the line-up.

"But we have to go through it. It gives us answers."