Final Stage of Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 Kicks Off

The second and final stage of the rally covers 341 km. SPA
The second and final stage of the rally covers 341 km. SPA
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Final Stage of Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 Kicks Off

The second and final stage of the rally covers 341 km. SPA
The second and final stage of the rally covers 341 km. SPA

The second and final stage of the 20th Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 kicked off on Saturday from the Baqaa city, covering 341 km, including 160 km for the special timed segment, with racers starting based on their rankings from Friday's preliminary stage results.
This stage poses a considerable challenge for drivers as they navigate the rough desert terrain. The track consists of 73% sand, 20% high sand dunes, and 7% dirt path.
At the conclusion of the stage, a final press conference will be held, followed by the awards ceremony crowning the winners of the Hail Toyota International Rally 2025 at Al-Maghwa Recreational Park in Hail.



Bayern's Neuer Sidelined After Costly Celebration

Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, receives treatment during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)
Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, receives treatment during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)
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Bayern's Neuer Sidelined After Costly Celebration

Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, receives treatment during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)
Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, center, receives treatment during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his calf muscle during a celebration in Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Neuer was seen limping and was subbed out in the second half of the last 16 first leg tie just after Jamal Musiala put Bayern 2-0 up.

Neuer's substitution brought debutant Jonas Urbig from the bench.

According to AFP, Bayern issued a statement on Thursday confirming the 38-year-old's injury, saying Neuer "would be out for the time being".

"It happened while celebrating," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said after the match, adding "that's a shame for us".

The veteran goalkeeper, who recently extended his deal at Bayern until 2025, missed almost a full year with a broken leg from a skiing accident from December 2022 until October 2023.

Urbig, 21, arrived from Cologne in the winter. Despite making his debut on the big stage on Wednesday, Urbig was largely untested as Bayern dominated the first leg against the defending German champions.

Bayern, who sit eight points clear in the league with 10 games remaining, travel to Leverkusen for the return Champions League leg next week in a dominant position.