Historic Partnership: ADNOC and XRG Join Forces to Sponsor Al Ain FC for 2025 Season and FIFA Club World Cup

Marhaba, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾This week’s buzzing with exciting news! The summer transfer window is just around the corner, stirring up some juicy rumors. Plus, fresh sponsorship deals are rolling in, and a legendary story is moving forward!

Historic Partnership: ADNOC and XRG Join Forces to Sponsor Al Ain FC for 2025 Season and FIFA Club World Cup

• Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO, witnessed the signing of a landmark sponsorship deal between Al Ain Sports Club, ADNOC, and XRG at ADNOC headquarters.

• ADNOC will sponsor Al Ain’s first team jersey for all local matches during the upcoming season, while XRG will sponsor the team’s training kit at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and through the season’s end.

• The agreement was signed by Rashid Abdullah of Al Ain Investment Company, and Saif Atiq Al Falahi representing ADNOC and XRG, with Al Ain’s board members and key players in attendance.

• Mohammed Al Katabi of Al Ain Football Company highlighted the partnership as a strategic investment in national values, uniting sports ambition with sustainable economic growth.

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Akram Afif Yet To Renew His Contract With Al Sadd, Heading To Neom?

• Two-time Asian Player of the Year and Qatari side Al Sadd’s captain Akram Afif has yet to renew his contract with the Qatari giants, which ends at the end of this season.

• Reports have been circulating for the past month stating that Neom, who are newly promoted to the Roshn Saudi League, are planning on acquiring Akram Afif once his contract with Al Sadd runs out.

Qatar Hosts Historic Banquet for U.S. President Trump, Celebrates World Cup Connection

• A state banquet held at Lusail Palace in Doha, Qatar, brought together His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and U.S. President Donald Trump during his official visit.

• As part of the evening's symbolism, a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ball was presented to President Trump, recognizing his country’s role as a co-host of the 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico.

• The event highlighted the cultural connection and hospitality that defined the 2022 World Cup in qatar, reinforcing the shared spirit that will continue through the 2026 edition.

Saud To Real Madrid? Rumor Stating That Real Madrid Are Interested

• According to Cadena Ser, Real Madrid are interested in signing Saudi Arabia and AS Roma right-back Saud Abdulhamid.

• After not getting much game time at Roma, Saud has been linked with Al Ahli, Al Hilal and now with La Liga giants Real Madrid.

Cristiano Jr. Currently Being Scouted By 16 Top European Clubs

• Amid impressive performances, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is currently being scouted by several top European clubs at the ongoing Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia, where he is part of Portugal’s U-15 squad.

• According to OLT sports, Cristiano Jr., who is currently with Al Nassr’s academy, is being scouted by Manchester United, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Juventus, Inter Milan and Atalanta.

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