Al Hilal Wins Saudi Super Cup; Cristiano Ronaldo Must Wait for Another Title - SportsNight

 In the Saudi Super Cup, Al Hilal emerged victorious, claiming the title after a decisive 4-1 win against Al Nassr. The match saw Al Nassr take the lead in the 44th minute, thanks to a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite being behind in the first half, Al Hilal staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić scored the equalizer for Al Hilal in the 55th minute. Just ten minutes later, Al Hilal took the lead with a goal from Serbian star Aleksandar Mitrović. Mitrović struck again six minutes later, adding another goal to his tally. Brazilian player Malcom Felipe completed the scoring for Al Hilal in the 72nd minute, securing the team’s fifth Saudi Super Cup title. Al Nassr has won the title twice.




Ronaldo's Controversial Gesture Sparks Debate


In Riyadh, Cristiano Ronaldo once again found himself at the center of controversy due to a gesture made during the Saudi Super Cup match against Al Hilal. Despite Al Nassr's early lead with Ronaldo's goal, Al Hilal's remarkable comeback in the second half, scoring four goals in 17 minutes, led to Al Nassr's defeat. After conceding the fourth goal, Ronaldo, visibly frustrated, made a gesture towards his teammates, seemingly asking if they were asleep. This gesture quickly went viral on social media, sparking criticism. This isn’t the first time Ronaldo has been involved in controversy on the field. He had previously received a suspension in the Saudi Pro League for making an obscene gesture towards fans, which drew criticism from former players and commentators. Ronaldo defended his actions, stating that it was a common gesture in Europe to signify victory.




Lewandowski Shines with a Brace; Barcelona Starts La Liga with a Win


In Paris, Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign with a victory, defeating Valencia 2-1. The hero of the match was superstar Robert Lewandowski, who scored both goals for Barcelona. This victory marked the first win for Barcelona under their new coach, Hansi Flick. The match, held at Valencia’s home ground, Mestalla Stadium, saw the hosts take the lead in the 44th minute through Hugo Duro. However, Lewandowski equalized for Barcelona just before halftime. Barcelona intensified their attack in the second half, and their efforts paid off in the 49th minute when Lewandowski converted a penalty, securing the win for Barcelona.




Arsenal and Aston Villa Begin Premier League with Wins


In London, Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a victory, defeating Wolves 2-0. Another match saw Aston Villa start the league with a win, thrashing West Ham. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal took the lead in the 25th minute with a goal from Kai Havertz, who scored with a brilliant header from Bukayo Saka’s cross. Saka himself scored the second goal for Arsenal in the 74th minute, securing the victory. In another match, Aston Villa secured their first league win by defeating West Ham 2-1 at the latter's home ground. Although Aston Villa took the lead in the fourth minute through Onana, West Ham equalized in the 37th minute with a penalty. However, Villa regained the lead in the 79th minute through a goal from John Duran, sealing the victory.




Mohamed Salah Shines with a Goal and Assist; Liverpool Starts Premier League with a Win


In London, Liverpool started the new Premier League season with a win, thanks to a stellar performance from Mohamed Salah. The Reds defeated Ipswich 2-0 at their home ground, with Salah playing a crucial role by scoring one goal and assisting another. Ipswich returned to the Premier League after a 22-year absence. Under their new Dutch coach Arne Slot, Liverpool showed no signs of rust. Both goals came in the second half, with Diogo Jota giving Liverpool the lead in the 60th minute. Salah scored the second goal within five minutes, sealing the victory for Liverpool.




PSG Kicks Off Ligue 1 with a Dominant Win Despite Mbappe’s Absence


In Paris, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) started their Ligue 1 campaign with a resounding victory, despite the absence of star striker Kylian Mbappe, who had recently transferred to Real Madrid. PSG defeated Le Havre 4-1, with three of their goals coming in the final five minutes of the match. Over the past 12 seasons, PSG has won 10 league titles. However, with Mbappe no longer in the team, the management has undertaken significant changes. The match saw South Korean striker Lee Kang-In score for PSG in the third minute. Le Havre equalized early in the second half through Gautier Lloris in the 48th minute. After Le Havre’s equalizer, PSG struggled to regain the lead, missing several chances. However, in the final five minutes of the match, PSG’s fortune turned around. In the 85th minute, Ousmane Dembele put the reigning champions ahead again. Three minutes later, Bradley Barcola added a third goal, and in the final minute, Kolo Muani scored a penalty, completing the 4-1 victory.




Premier League Kicks Off; Manchester United Begins with a Win


In London, Manchester United began their 2024-25 Premier League season with a victory. In the season opener, United defeated Fulham 1-0. Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, making his debut, scored the winning goal for United. The match, held at Old Trafford, saw United dominate the first half but fail to score. Fulham’s goalkeeper, Leno, made several crucial saves to deny United, including efforts from Bruno Fernandes. In the second half, Leno’s heroics continued to keep Fulham in the game. However, the introduction of young star Alejandro Garnacho and debutant Joshua Zirkzee changed the course of the match. With just three minutes left in regular time, Zirkzee headed in Garnacho’s cross, securing a hard-fought victory for Manchester United.

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