Saudi Al Hilal Solidifies League Lead with Crushing Victory Over Al Fateh

With the significant victory, Al Hilal increased their points tally to 40. SPA
With the significant victory, Al Hilal increased their points tally to 40. SPA
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Saudi Al Hilal Solidifies League Lead with Crushing Victory Over Al Fateh

With the significant victory, Al Hilal increased their points tally to 40. SPA
With the significant victory, Al Hilal increased their points tally to 40. SPA

Al Hilal bolstered its position at the top of the Saudi Professional League, known as the Roshn League, with a comprehensive 9-0 win over visitors Al Fateh at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Al Hilal ended the first half leading 4-0, with goals from Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly in the 20th minute, Brazilian Renan Lodi in the 39th, and his compatriot Marcos Leonardo from a penalty in the 6th minute of stoppage time. Serbian Sergej Milinković-Savić added another in the 9th minute of extra time.

In the second half, Al Hilal scored five more goals. Leonardo completed his hat trick with goals in the 54th and 65th minutes. Substitute Abdullah Alhamdan scored in the 89th minute, Brazilian Malcom Oliveira added one in the 5th minute of stoppage time, and an own goal by Al Fateh's Faisal Al-Abdulwahid in the 9th minute of added time sealed the rout.

With this significant victory, Al Hilal increased their points tally to 40, maintaining their lead at the top of Roshn League table, while Al Fateh remains at the bottom with just 6 points.



Man City Striker Erling Haaland Signs New Contract Until 2034

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Manchester City - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - January 14, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds their fans after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Manchester City - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - January 14, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds their fans after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Man City Striker Erling Haaland Signs New Contract Until 2034

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Manchester City - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - January 14, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds their fans after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Manchester City - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - January 14, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds their fans after the match REUTERS/Toby Melville

Erling Haaland has signed a new contract at Manchester City that ties him to the Premier League champions until 2034.
City announced the new 9½-year deal on Friday for the 24-year-old Haaland, who has scored 111 goals in 125 games since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, The Associated Press reported.
“Now I want to keep developing, keep working to get better and look to do my best to try and help us achieve more success going forward,” Haaland said in a City statement.
The Norway striker will be age 34 when the contract expires.
“Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted that Erling has signed his new contract,” said Txiki Begiristain, City’s outgoing director of football. “The fact he is signed for so long demonstrates our commitment to him as a player, and his love of this club.”
The new deal for Haaland comes as City awaits a verdict after being charged with 115 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules.
“Now I am City no matter what,” Haaland said.