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Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal: How to watch Saudi Super Cup final, TV channel, live stream

The Saudi powers meet with a trophy on the line

Al Nassr and Al Hilal meet on Saturday in the final of the Saudi Super Cup.

The Saudi rivals will face off in Abha as the season gets underway, with both teams emerging victorious this week in their semifinals.

Al Hilal got past Al Ahli on Tuesday in penalties after drawing 1-1 over 90 minutes. Aleksandar Mitrović scored at the death to send the match to penalties, and also converted his spot kick in the shootout.

Al Nassr defeated Al Taawoun 2-0 on Wednesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo getting on the scoresheet after breaking the Saudi Pro League single-season goals record last season.

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Al Hilal won the treble last season, taking home the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup and the Saudi Super Cup. Jorge Jesus’ men went the entire 34-game league season unbeaten, winning 31 games and drawing three.

Al Nassr is looking to start the new season by sending a message to its rival: This season won’t be like the last one.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal (Saudi Super Cup final)

  • When: Saturday, August 17
  • Where: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City (Abha, Saudi Arabia)
  • Time: 12:15 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Fox Soccer Plus (Watch FREE on Fubo), Fox Deportes

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USWNT vs. South Korea: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream

The USWNT will face Korea in the second of two friendlies against the Asian side

The U.S. women’s national team will face South Korea on Tuesday night in the second of two friendlies against the Asian side.

The USWNT began the Emma Hayes era with 4-0 win over South Korea in Colorado on Saturday afternoon, and will face the same opponent in Minnesota three days later.

Though the match will only be the second for Hayes in charge of the USWNT, it will be her final chance to evaluate the team before she names an 18-player Olympic roster next month.

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Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson were the stars in the team’s first match against South Korea, with the forward and defender each scoring a brace. Sam Staab also received her first cap in the match, with two more uncapped players, Hal Hershfelt and Lily Yohannes, looking to join her on Tuesdays

The USWNT is unbeaten in 16 matches against South Korea, with 12 wins and four draws.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

USWNT vs. South Korea (international friendly)

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USWNT vs. South Korea: How to watch, TV channel, live stream

The Emma Hayes era will finally kick off on Saturday in Colorado

The U.S. women’s national team is finally set to begin the Emma Hayes era.

Hayes was named as Vlatko Andonovski’s successor in November, but finished out the season at Chelsea before taking over the team this week.

The USWNT head coach will take charge of her first match on Saturday when the U.S. faces South Korea in a friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park outside Denver.

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Hayes will have to hit the ground running, as she’ll have a tight turnaround before she has to name an 18-player roster for the Olympics in July.

Following Saturday’s game, the U.S. and Korea will meet again on Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota. It will be just the second game in charge for Hayes, but her last chance to see the USWNT in action before deciding her Olympic squad.

The USWNT is unbeaten in 15 matches against South Korea, with 11 wins and four draws. Most recently, the U.S. beat Korea 6-0 in October 2021 in Carli Lloyd’s farewell match.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

USWNT vs. South Korea (international friendly)

  • When: Saturday, June 1
  • Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, CO)
  • Time: 5 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: TNT, truTV, Max, Universo and Peacock (WATCH NOW)

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Al Hilal vs. Al Nassr: How to watch King Cup final, TV channel, live stream

Two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest teams will battle for a trophy in Jeddah

Al Nassr and Al Hilal meet on Friday in the final of the King Cup of Champions.

The Saudi rivals will face off in Jeddah in the final game of the season, with the teams entering following contrasting seasons on the pitch.

Al Hilal is aiming for a treble, having already cliched the Saudi Pro League title as well as the Saudi Super Cup. Jorge Jesus’ men went the entire 34-game league season unbeaten, winning 31 games and drawing three.

Al Nassr, meanwhile, is looking to finish the season with a trophy after falling short in the league, Super Cup as well as the AFC Champions League.

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Al Nassr is led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who has had an incredible campaign even after turning 39 in February.

The Portugal star scored 35 league goals and 50 in all competitions. His league tally broke the all-time Saudi Pro League record for goals in a single season.

These two teams met just two weeks ago, with Al Hilal scoring a last-second penalty to maintain its unbeaten league run in a 1-1 draw.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Al Hilal vs. Al Nassr (King Cup final)

  • When: Friday, May 31
  • Where: King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
  • Time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: FS2, Fox Soccer Plus (Watch FREE on Fubo)

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Ronaldo breaks all-time Saudi record for goals in single season

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against Al Ittihad on Monday, breaking the Saudi Pro League record for goals in a season.

Cristiano Ronaldo may be nearing the end of his career, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still setting new records.

The Al Nassr star scored two goals against Al Ittihad on Monday, his 34th and 35th of the season.

Ronaldo’s second goal, a towering header off a corner kick in the 69th minute, broke the all-time Saudi Pro League record for goals in a single season.

The 39-year-old reached the mark in just 31 league games, also tallying 11 league assists for Al Nassr in a standout campaign. Overall, Ronaldo has 50 goals in the 2023-24 season.

The record was previously held by Abderrazak Hamdallah, who scored 34 goals in the the 2018-19 season for Al Nassr as well.

Ronaldo set the record in Al Nassr’s final league game of the season, with the club guaranteed to finish second behind Al Hilal.

Al Nassr will have a chance to get some revenge on Friday when it faces Al Hilal in the King Cup final.

Watch Ronaldo’s record-setting goal

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Al Ain vs. Yokohama F. Marinos: How to watch AFC Champions League final, live stream

A continental title is at stake in the second leg in Abu Dhabi

Al Ain will host Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday in the second leg of the AFC Champions League final.

The Japanese side took an advantage in the first leg at home, defeating the Emirati team 2-1 after initially trailing in the first half.

Now Harry Kewell’s side will head to Abu Dhabi needing just a draw to clinch its first ever AFC Champions League title.

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Al Ain, led by Hernan Crespo, is seeking to win the competition for the second time, having won the inaugural edition in 2003.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Al Ain vs. Yokohama F. Marinos (AFC Champions League)

  • When: Saturday, May 25
  • Where: Hazza bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
  • Time: 12 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH NOW)

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Al Nassr 2024-25 kit leaks as Ronaldo spotted wearing new shirt

The Saudi club will switch to Adidas ahead of next season

The new Al Nassr home kit has leaked, with the Saudi club’s star Cristiano Ronaldo spotted wearing the shirt.

On X, @Nawaf_STATS shared a picture of Ronaldo along with teammates Marcelo Brozović and Otávio wearing the club’s Adidas home kit for 2024-25. Additionally, a

In February, Al Nassr and Adidas announced a three-year partnership starting next season, with the German apparel giant set to take over from current kit manufacturer Nike.

The team’s new home shirt will feature its traditional color scheme of a yellow backdrop with blue accents. The jersey will have a v-neck collar and the iconic Adidas three-stripe design on the shoulders.

 

Al Nassr will be looking to end a run of back-to-back runner-up finishes in the Saudi Pro League in 2024-25. Ronaldo’s side finished second to Al Ittihad last term and has already sealed second place this season, with Al Hilal clinching the title.

Ronaldo has had an incredible campaign even after turning 39 in February. The Portugal star has 33 league goals and 48 in all competitions — his best tally since the 2015-16 season.

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Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal: How to watch Saudi Pro League, TV channel, live stream

The top two teams in Saudi Arabia meet in a high-profile clash

The title race may be over, but Al Nassr and Al Hilal meet on Friday in what still promises to be a must-see event.

Al Hilal secured the title last weekend with a win over Al Hazem, and now has three games remaining as it looks to wrap up an undefeated league season.

Al Nassr will likely be the biggest obstacle to that goal, as Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. enter Friday’s game in second place.

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Ronaldo has had an incredible campaign even after turning 39 in February. The Portugal star has 33 league goals and 48 in all competitions — his best tally since the 2015-16 season.

Both teams will be aiming to make a statement ahead of a rematch in the King’s Cup final on May 31.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal (Saudi Pro League)

  • When: Friday, May 17
  • Where: Al -Awwal Stadium (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
  • Time: 2 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Fox Soccer Plus (Watch FREE on Fubo)

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Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Al Ain: How to watch AFC Champions League final, live stream

The two sides will face off in the first leg of the final

Al Ain will visit Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday in the first leg of an unlikely AFC Champions League final.

Many expected at least one of the powerhouse Saudi teams to reach this stage, but Al Ain knocked out two of the country’s biggest names in back-to-back rounds.

Al Ain got past Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the quarterfinals before an even bigger upset against Al Hilal in the semifinal.

The Emirati side has now reached the final of this competition for the third time ever, and first time since 2016-17.

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Yokohama F. Marinos will be participating in their first AFC Champions League final ever, having defeated Korean side Ulsan HD on penalties in the semifinal. Prior to that, the Japanese side got past Chinese outfit Shandong Taishan in the last eight.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Yokohama F Marinos vs. Al Ain (AFC Champions League)

  • When: Saturday, May 11
  • Where: Nissan Stadium (Yokohama, Japan)
  • Time: 6 a.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH NOW)

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Report: Marsch closing in on South Korea coaching job

The American could be set to take over for ex-USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann

Jesse Marsch has emerged as South Korea’s top choice for its vacant men’s national team coaching position, according to a report from Sports Chosun.

The South Korean publication said that the ex-Leeds manager recently completed an interview for the job in England, and has been elevated to the top choice out of three final candidates.

Another meeting between the South Korean federation and Marsch is set for Tuesday, and an agreement could be announced shortly after.

The South Korea job has been vacant since February when another manager with strong U.S. ties, Jürgen Klinsmann, was sacked in the aftermath of the team’s disappointing showing at the Asian Cup.

Marsch has been out of work after being sacked by Leeds 14 months ago, having previously coached with Montreal and the New York Red Bulls in MLS, and with Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig. Should he take over the Taegeuk Warriors, it would be the 50-year-old’s first international head coaching position.

Canada has also reportedly contacted Marsch recently about its vacant men’s national team head coaching position.

Marsch coached one of South Korea’s top players, Hwang Hee-chan, at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig. The striker is currently starring in the Premier League at Wolves, where he’s scored 11 league goals this season.

After a shocking Asian Cup semifinal exit to Jordan, the South Korea national team was thrown into further turmoil after two of its star players, Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min, were involved in an argument that left the latter with a broken finger.

Next up for South Korea will be 2026 World Cup qualification, with the third round of Asian qualifiers kicking off in September.

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