Shootout

Al-Hilal, despite being down to nine players, emerged victorious in a penalty shootout to secure the King's Cup along with their victories in the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup last Friday. Al-Nassr faced defeat in a tense King's Cup final, with three players receiving red cards against Al-Hilal, who claimed a treble with a 5-4 win in the penalty shootout. The opening goal was scored by former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, heading in at the back post within seven minutes. Cristiano Ronaldo was then denied a…

Newcastle United emerged victorious against Tottenham on Wednesday in Australia, with Eddie Howe downplaying worries about Kieran Trippier's fitness. In a match in Melbourne, the crowd of 78,419 watched as Newcastle defeated Tottenham on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a controversial post-season friendly. James Maddison, part of England's Euro 2024 squad, scored the opening goal for Spurs, while Kieran Trippier had to be substituted early due to his ongoing calf injury. Alexander Isak equalized just before half-time,…