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Marhaba sports lovers! 🌞 We’re bringing you exciting, upbeat news from the world of sports. ⚽️ From Ronaldo’s missed penalty, 🏆 to awarding Qatar’s Akram Afif the ‘Best Player in Asia’ title! Ready? Set? Go!! 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

🍿⚽️ Netflix new show is an on-pitch look at Saudi football’s revolution

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• Netflix’s new documentary, Saudi Pro League: Kickoff, explores the rapid rise of Saudi Arabia's football league, highlighting top clubs and global stars like Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema. The six-part series debuts on November 21.

• The series captures Saudi Arabia’s major investment in football, showing how the league is reshaping the global sports landscape and attracting international attention and talent.

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🏆 Qatar's Akram Afif has been awarded the title of the Best Player in Asia for the second time

🇶🇦 Akram Afifi’s making his country proud!

• Qatari forward Akram Afif, playing for Al Sadd, has been named AFC Asian Player of the Year for 2023, earning this top honor for the second time. The award was presented at the AFC Awards in Seoul.

• Afif's achievements highlight his influence in Asian football, showcasing his exceptional performance in both international and domestic tournaments. His success underscores Qatar's growing prominence in the sport.

🙅🏻‍♂️ Karim Benzema criticized UEFA's handling of the Ballon d'Or award

😲 The Ballon d’Or dropped jaws this year!

• Karim Benzema, now with Al-Ittihad, criticized UEFA’s recent Ballon d’Or decision on El Chiringuito, expressing disappointment that his former Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr. did not win, despite being a key player in Real Madrid’s successes.

• Benzema's comments underscore ongoing debates about Ballon d'Or criteria and recognition, particularly regarding the role of individual contributions versus team accomplishments in determining the winner.

🫢 Cristiano Ronaldo missed 96th minute penalty as Al Nassr exit King's Cup

🤕 …And it landed straight on a fan’s face

• Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in the final seconds of Al-Nassr’s King’s Cup match against Al Taawoun, leading to a 0-1 defeat in the Round of 16. His missed shot soared over the crossbar, disappointing fans and landing unexpectedly on a young fan.

• This missed opportunity ended Al-Nassr’s King’s Cup hopes, highlighting the pressures even top players face in critical moments. The viral video of the shot hitting a fan adds a surprising twist, drawing widespread media attention.

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