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Al Nassr Match World Record, Lamine Becomes Barça’s Youngest Captain And Trabzonspor Target Guardiola
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September 10, 2026
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From Al Nassr’s world-record scoring streak to Lamine Yamal’s latest Barcelona milestone and Trabzonspor’s ambitious coaching search, there’s plenty happening across regional sport. Al Nassr have scored in 93 consecutive league matches, Lamine became Barcelona’s youngest first-team captain, and Trabzonspor are reportedly targeting Pep Guardiola as their next head coach.
Al Nassr Match World Record Scoring Streak
What Is It About
Al Nassr have matched a world record after scoring in 93 consecutive league matches. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in their 2-1 win over Abha, extending a run that dates back to December 2023.
Why It Matters
The goal puts Al Nassr level with the historic mark set by River Plate between 1936 and 1939. It also adds another major milestone to the club’s recent Saudi Pro League run.
What’s Next
Al Nassr can now make the record their own when they face Al Khaleej next. One more scoring game would take the streak to 94 and give them the outright world record.
Lamine Yamal Becomes Barcelona’s Youngest Captain
What Is It About
Lamine Yamal captained Barcelona for the first time in an official match during their 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord. At 19 years and 59 days, he became the youngest first-team captain in the club’s history.
Why It Matters
Yamal took the armband after Pedri went off and marked the milestone in style. He scored a free kick while wearing the captain’s armband before later adding an assist.
What’s Next
The record adds another major moment to Yamal’s fast-moving career, as he continues turning big occasions into personal milestones for Barcelona.
Trabzonspor Reportedly Target Pep Guardiola
What Is It About
Trabzonspor are reportedly making a major move for Pep Guardiola as they search for a new head coach. According to IndyKaila, the Turkish club have offered Guardiola a lucrative contract, while Steven Gerrard has also held talks over the role.
Why It Matters
The link comes during an ambitious Trabzonspor rebuild, with Mohamed Salah already signed and former Liverpool teammate Fabinho also joining the squad. Guardiola is available after leaving Manchester City, making the reported approach one of the most ambitious coaching links of the summer.
What’s Next
For now, Guardiola remains a reported target rather than a confirmed appointment. If the move materialised, he would work with Salah for the first time after years of publicly praising him from the opposite dugout.
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