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Scuffles break out and national anthems booed in Saudi-UAE football match

Fans throw bottles at UAE players, and Emirati fans appear to kick and shove Saudis outside stadium during ill-tempered Gulf Cup final

Middle East EyeOctober 7, 2026

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CAS to hear Senegal appeal over AFCON title awarded to Morocco

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 7, 2026

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‘Beautiful’: Saudi players share pride and joy after Gulf Cup triumph

Saudi national team players expressed immense pride and joy after clinching the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup with a 2-0 victory over the UAE, marking their first title since 2004. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan highlighted their commitment to future successes, particularly with the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup, while defender Nawaf Boushal emphasized the significance of bringing joy to their nation, asserting that the experience and support from the coaching staff were pivotal to their triumph.

Arab NewsOctober 7, 2026

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Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open

Elize Mertens defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the China Open, setting up a match against Iga Swiatek.

Arab NewsOctober 7, 2026

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As Cristiano Ronaldo railed against a 'breakdown of trust,' Lionel Messi exited the stage gracefully

Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal. Ronaldo wants to play on despite the troubles, while Messi bathed in adulation.

DW عربيةOctober 7, 2026

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Players ‘needed the Gulf Cup title’: Saudi sports minister

Arab NewsOctober 7, 2026

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Arabian Gulf Cup: UAE have plenty to work with despite final defeat in Jeddah | The National

Hammam Al Hammami was standout performer for Saudi Arabia but national team too showed promise ahead of next assignment – Asian Cup

The NationalOctober 7, 2026

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CAN 2027: L'Algérie s'impose face au Niger (2-1) à Tizi-Ouzou – الشروق أونلاين

La sélection algérienne de football a dominé son homologue nigérienne 2-1 (mi-temps 0-1) en match amical, disputé mardi soir, au stade Hocine-Aït-Ahmed de Tizi-Ouzou, dans le cadre de la préparation des deux prochaines journées des qualifications à la Coupe d'Afrique des nations (CAN-2027).

الشروق أونلاينOctober 7, 2026

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Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.

Al Jazeera EnglishOctober 7, 2026

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15,000km, 32 hours: Kerala fan makes it to Messi's farewell in Argentina

After travelling 15,000km without a ticket, Kerala’s die-hard Messi fan finally struck gold in Buenos Aires and watched his football hero bid farewell to Argentina fans

Khaleej TimesOctober 7, 2026

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رد غريب من جيسوس على هجوم رونالدو الناري (فيديو)

رد جورجي جيسوس مدرب البرتغال بهدوء كبير لدرجة قد تستفز كريستيانو رونالدو ومحبيه، على بيان قائد المنتخب الوطني الناري اليوم.

RT ArabicOctober 7, 2026

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Who is Mayssa Baha, the 15-year-old Moroccan rewriting Barcelona's record books? | The National

The youngest player to represent Barca - male or female - comes from a good sporting pedigree

The NationalOctober 7, 2026

Sports

Khaleeji 27 Trophy Presented to Saudi National Team

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under whose patronage the tournament was held, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz presented the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) trophy to the Saudi national team on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia beat the United Arab Emirates 2–0 in the final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, winning the Kingdom's fourth Gulf Cup title.

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 7, 2026