إلى جانب اليابان وتايلاند وإندونيسيا.. العنابي في المجموعة السادسة لك…

أوقعت قرعة نهائيات النسخة التاسعة عشرة من بطولة كأس الأمم الآسيوية لكرة القدم 2027، التي سحبت في الدرعية، الواقعة على الأطراف الشمالية الغربية للعاصمة السعودية الرياض، العنابي في المجموعة السادسة إلى جانب منتخبات اليابان، تايلاند، وإندونيسيا.
ويسعى العنابي الفائز بالنسختين الأخيرتين، خلال مشاركته الثانية عشرة في المسابقة القارية الأقوى، إلى حصد لقبه الثالث تواليا،
وأقيمت مراسم القرعة في قصر سلوى في حي الطريف، المعلم التاريخي البارز.
وأسفرت بقية المجموعات في القرعة، عن تواجد المنتخب السعودي على رأس المجموعة الأولى التي ضمت منتخبات عمان، فلسطين، والكويت، فيما ضمت المجموعة الثانية منتخبات أوزبكستان، الأردن، البحرين، كوريا الشمالية، بينما تواجد في المجموعة الثالثة منتخبات إيران، سوريا، الصين، قيرغيزستان.
أما المجموعة الرابعة فقد جمعت منتخبات استراليا، العراق، طاجيكستان، سنغافورة، وأخيرا ضمت المجموعة الخامسة منتخبات كوريا الجنوبية، الإمارات، فيتنام، والفائز من مواجهة لبنان واليمن. truewildgame.online

Mexico City: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration.

Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Lisa will feature, world governing body FIFA confirmed on Friday.

Mexico will get the party started, 90 minutes before the kickoff of the tournament's first match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 at Azteca Stadium, renamed Mexico City Stadium for the tournament.

The show will feature Colombian megstar J Balvin, multi-Grammy-award-winning Mexican rock band Mana, and pop star Alejandro Fernandez, the son of legendary ranchero king Vicente Fernandez.

Mexico's Latino pop princess Belinda and singer-songwriter Lila Downs are on board, along with South African singer-songwriter Tyla and Los Angeles Azules, who play in the traditional Mexican cumbia style.

"The world will share this moment and that's how this tournament will begin," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement.

"Starting with Mexico City and continuing the next days with Toronto and Los Angeles, these ceremonies will bring together music, culture and football in a way that reflects both the individuality of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament," Infantino said. "It is a powerful way to begin a truly global celebration."

Canada will face Bosnia and Hercegovina in that host's opening match on June 12 in Toronto, with singers Morissette, Buble, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez and Nora Fatehi among the artists to be featured.

Organizers promise a "journey across Canada, as the countdown unfolds through moments that reflect the country from coast to coast."

Later on the same day the United States open their campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles, where it will be another massive sports crossover moment for pop megastar Perry -- who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2015.

She'll be joined by rapper Future, Lisa of K-pop band Blackpink, Brazilian superstar Anitta, Rema and Tyla, with additional artists still to be announced, FIFA said.

"This opening ceremony in Los Angeles represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become," Infantino said.

"The lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation's rich influence on music, entertainment and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country."

Other global artists who are set to get the sprawling, nearly six-week long football spectacle off to a spectacular start include Venezuelan reggaeton star Danny Ocean and Bangladeshi-American Sanjoy, a Los Angeles-based DJ set to appear.

Organizers say fans will have an "active role to play" in the shows and encouraged them to arrive early.

"Across time zones and borders, the celebrations are united by one central idea: a shared heartbeat," FIFA's statement said.

Doha: The Qatar Sports for All Federation, of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will organize the third edition of the global half-marathon, "ONE RUN FOR ALL," on May 24 at the Lusail International Circuit, with the participation of more than 2,500 runners of all ages and categories, including men, women, children and senior citizens.

Speaking at a news conference, Executive Director of the Qatar Sports for All Federation, Abdullah Al Dosari, unveiled details of the race, which is being held in Qatar for the third time.

He said Doha was once again preparing to host one of the world's largest half-marathon events, staged simultaneously in more than 110 countries with the participation of over 200,000 runners worldwide, including 160,000 from Russia and 40,000 from other countries, among them Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, China, Brazil, Serbia, Cameroon and Armenia.

Al Dosari said the competition would feature six race categories, including the introduction of a 400-meter race for children and a 2.5-kilometer course aimed at expanding participation and encouraging families to take part alongside their children. The event will also include 1-kilometer, 5-kilometer, 10-kilometer and 21.1-kilometer races.

He added that the event would offer participants an enjoyable evening for running enthusiasts, noting that entertainment activities accompanying the race would begin at 4:30pm in the fan zone, while the races themselves would start at 9pm All races are scheduled to conclude by 10pm.

The executive director said race day would be a special occasion for participants, their families and friends, as in previous editions.

Mohamed Salah said the former Liverpool front three knew how to decide games during their peak years together.

Mohamed Salah said he, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino reached a stage at Liverpool when they knew what would happen once one of them received the ball.

In his comments, he described the chemistry the trio enjoyed at Anfield. “I don’t want to sound arrogant, but there was a period of time we [knew] that when we got to the game, which one of us [was] going to score. We were very good for the team and for the club as well,” Salah said.

The Egyptian added that his competitive relationship with Mane drove both players forward. “I think it was healthy for us, and it was necessary.”

“Jurgen Klopp also let us grow and challenge each other, and it was very helpful for the team,” he said.

The comments came as Salah prepares to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. In March, the Egyptian forward announced that he had reached an agreement to end his nine-year spell at Anfield.

Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 and has scored 257 goals and made 122 assists in 440 appearances. In the process, he has helped the Reds win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup, two League Cups, and the Community Shield.

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Zamalek lost to USM Alger in the CAF Confederation Cup final first leg after a late VAR review ruled led to the winning penalty.

Zamalek lost 1-0 to USM Alger in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final in Algiers after a late VAR review overturned a Zamalek goal and awarded the hosts a penalty.

The decisive sequence came in the 88th minute, when Juan Bezerra appeared to put Zamalek ahead. After a VAR review, the referee ruled the goal out. Mahmoud Bentayg was sent off in the aftermath of the decision, leaving the White Knights to finish the match with 10 men.

Ahmed Khaldi scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 90th minute. The victory gave USM Alger a narrow aggregate lead before the second leg in Cairo on May 16.

Zamalek had earlier missed chances to take the lead. Chico Banza sent an early effort straight at the goalkeeper in the sixth minute and missed another clear opportunity in the 53rd minute.

USM Alger pushed for a breakthrough after the interval, while Zamalek defended in numbers and looked for counterattacks.

The return match is scheduled to take place in Cairo International Stadium. The winner will receive $4 million, while the runner-up will receive $2 million.

Zamalek are seeking their third Confederation Cup title after winning the competition in 2019 and 2024. USM Alger won the title in 2023.

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