🏆”Our Main Goal Is To Win The Cup” Herve Renard On Saudi Arabia’s Participation In The Arabian Gulf Cup

Marhaba, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾 This week has been filled with exciting news! From Saudi Arabia's push to win the Arabian Gulf Cup to Rafael Nadal visiting Jeddah⭐, it's been a rollercoaster of events. Surprising rumors about a Cristiano and Rashford reunion at Al Nassr🔥 and a Premier League veteran coming to Saudi Arabia, but even more surprising are reports about Benzema’s retirement😲. It's been a week of surprises, inspiration, and a bit of everything to keep us on our toes! Happy reading! 📰✨

”Our Main Goal Is To Win The Cup” Herve Renard On Saudi Arabia’s Participation In The Arabian Gulf Cup

• Saudi Arabia’s head coach Herve Renard stated in a press conference today “Of course our main goal is to win, especially since we lost the previous edition, and now we can take revenge by winning the title.”

• He stated that the players are chosen based on watching matches and his previous knowledge of them. He also praised the Saudi players abroad and said that he follows them closely.

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Rafael Nadal Attended The ATF U14 Championship In Jeddah

• Tennis legend Rafael Nadal supported young athletes at the ATF U14 Championship in Jeddah with a surprise meet-and-greet during his 3-day visit.

• He also enjoyed a tour of Al-Balad and spent time meeting tennis players and fans at the Next Gen ATP Finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo To Reportedly Reunite With Marcus Rashford At Al-Nassr Amid Saudi Interest

• Speculation is mounting over Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United as reports emerge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr expressing keen interest in securing the England international.

• The move would see Rashford potentially reuniting with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined the Riyadh-based club in a record-breaking deal earlier this year.

Reports Suggest Al Ittihad Talisman Karim Benzema Will Retire At The End Of The Season

• According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Karim Benzema is considering retirement at the end of the 2024/25 season. The report suggests that he is growing tired and becoming mentally fatigued of the routine.

• The 36-year-old striker’s contract with Al Ittihad ends in the summer of 2026, the report states that Al Ittihad expect the Frenchman to call time on his playing career in 18 months as a result, but there's a strong possibility that it happens a lot earlier than anticipated.

Al Shabab Reportedly Strike A Deal With Newcastle’s Dubravka

• According to Arriyadiyah, Roshn Saudi League side Al Shabab have agreed a deal in principle with Newcastle United’s goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

• The 35-year-old Slovakian goalkeeper’s contract ends in June 2025, but the report suggests that Dubravka will join Al Shabab in January to replace Kim Seung-Gyu who is out for the season with an ACL injury.

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