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Crown Prince Hands Saudi Cup Trophy to ‘Forever Young’

Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion. SPA
Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion. SPA
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Crown Prince Hands Saudi Cup Trophy to ‘Forever Young’

Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion. SPA
Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion. SPA

Under the patronage of 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, attended the Saudi Cup horse racing ceremony on Saturday evening at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
Upon his arrival, the Crown Prince was received by Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Equestrian Authority and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) Prince Bandar bin Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, and Board Member of the JCSA and technical committees Chairman Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz.
The royal anthem was played before the race began. Participating horses then moved from the saddling area to the parade ring, where all the competing jockeys were present.
Following the commencement of the ninth race for the Saudi Cup, the Crown Prince proceeded to the presentation podium and congratulated Susumu Fujita, the representative of the winning horse Forever Young, who lifted the Saudi Cup trophy.
The Crown Prince also extended his congratulations to the horse’s trainer, Yoshito Yahagi, and jockey Ryusei Sakai, both of whom received a horse statuette and a jockey’s helmet. Commemorative photos were taken to mark the occasion.
Several princes, ministers, and high-ranking officials from the Kingdom and abroad attended the event.

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Barcelona Sink Real Madrid in Extra Time to Win Copa del Rey Title

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Borja Suarez
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Barcelona Sink Real Madrid in Extra Time to Win Copa del Rey Title

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Borja Suarez

A Jules Kounde goal in the dying minutes of extra time handed Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an enthralling Copa del Rey final in a raucous atmosphere at Seville’s La Cartuja stadium on Saturday.
Barca won a record extending 32nd Spanish Cup title thanks to a stunning strike from the French defender, who slotted a low drive into the bottom corner from 25 yards in the 116th minute, Reuters reported.
The match ended on a sour note for Real Madrid as Antonio Ruediger and Lucas Vazquez, both on the bench after being substituted earlier, received red cards for dissent from the sidelines, with Jude Bellingham also being flashed a red after the final whistle for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Pedri put Barca ahead in the 28th minute with a brilliant curling strike into the top corner from outside the box in a first-half they dominated.
However, Real took control in the second half as Kylian Mbappe, who was absent from the starting XI as he has yet to regain full fitness from an ankle injury, came off the bench to score the equalizer from a free kick in the 70th minute.
Aurelien Tchouameni gave Real Madrid the lead seven minutes later with a towering header from a corner before Ferran Torres found the equalizer in a counter attack in the 84th minute that took the game to extra time.
Just when it seemed like the title would have to be settled in a penalty shootout, Kounde finally scored the winner that earned Barca a title that gave German manager Hansi Flick his first major title with Barca, crowning a brilliant season in which they are also bidding for the LaLiga and Champions League titles while Real are now left only with LaLiga as they bid to avoid a trophy-less campaign.
"It was a good time to give the fans something to cheer about. Let's enjoy it, but don't overdo it because the Champions League semi-finals are coming up in a few days," player of the match Ferran Torres told TVE.
"Happy and tired. Without a doubt, it was the most physically demanding game I've played in my life. But we're a great team who never gives up.
"It tastes better that way, especially when it's Real Madrid in front of us."
It was a nail-biting, ill-tempered encounter fueled by Friday's turmoil ignited after Real Madrid decided to boycott pre-match activities in protest against the Spanish FA's refereeing.
Final official Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, who had given an emotional pre-match press conference on Friday, was faced with a series of challenging decisions, including an added-time penalty for Barcelona that was eventually overturned following a lengthy VAR review.
Torres had a header hit the post just before half-time, marking a one-sided first half in which Real Madrid, lacking in form, were fortunate to only be trailing by a single goal.
In an attempt to swing the momentum, Ancelotti brought on Mbappe from the bench to replace the ineffectual Rodrygo. The French forward changed the dynamic of the game, creating numerous problems for Barcelona with his high-paced combinations with Vinicius Jr.
Despite two clear chances from Vinicius Jr. being denied by stunning saves from Wojciech Szczesny, Mbappe managed to find the back of the net in the 69th minute with a low strike from a free kick.
Just as Barcelona appeared to be on the backfoot and Real Madrid were gaining control, Torres equalized in the 83rd minute. This set the stage for a dramatic conclusion, with Barcelona securing the winner to the euphoria of their fans.