RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the match with 10 men, was unexpected even among the Tigers fans. The victory rekindled their hopes after a 1-1 home draw in the opening game of the Saudi Pro League season, against Al-Kholood, had sparked fears of a repeat of their dreadful start to last season.

Tijjani Reijnders heeft maandag zijn eerste doelpunt voor Al Qadsiah gemaakt. De middenvelder opende in zijn tweede wedstrijd in Saoedi-Arabië de score tegen NEOM Sports Club:…

RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the…