Saudi King’s Cup draw puts Al-Hilal against Al-Jabalin 

Last season, Al-Hilal beat Al-Wehda in a penalty shootout the claim the trophy. (SPA)
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Updated 13 August 2024
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Saudi King’s Cup draw puts Al-Hilal against Al-Jabalin 

RIYADH: Title holder Al-Hilal will face Al-Jabalin in the 2023-2024 season’s 32nd round of the King’s Cup following the draw on Wednesday.

Al-Nassr and Roshn Leage winners Al-Ittihad will face Ohod and Al-Kholood respectively.

The 32nd knockout stage matches will be played during September 24-27.

The 32 teams were divided into two tiers, where the first includes last season’s Saudi Roshn League teams and the winner and runner-up of Yelo First Division League. 

The second tier includes the rest of Yelo League teams, relegated teams from Roshn League, and the winner of the Second Division League. 

Al-Taawoun will face Al-Qadsiah, Al-Wehda will go up against Al-Orobah, and Damac will meet Al-Qaisumah.

Al-Ettifaq will host Jeddah team, while Al-Ain will face Yelo League winner Al-Ahly.

The 2021-2022 King’s Cup winners Al-Fayha will go up against newly promoted Al-Riyadh, while Qassim’s Al-Hazm will host Al-Arabi.

Hail’s Al-Ta’i will travel to face Al-Faisaly, Abha will host Hajar, while Riyadh’s Al-Shabab will go against Al-Batin.

The draw put Al-Khaleej up against Al-Adalah, Al-Raed will clash with Al-Najmah, while Al-Fateh will play Al-Okhdood.

Last season, Al-Hilal beat Al-Wehda in a penalty shootout the claim the trophy.

Fixtures: 

Al-Hilal V Al-Jabalin

Al-Nassr V Ohod

Al-Ittihad V Al-Kholood

Al-Taawoun V Al-Qadsiah

Al-Wehda V Al-Orobah

Damac V Al-Qaisumah

Al-Ettifaq V Jeddah 

Al-Ain V Al-Ahly.

Al-Fayha V Al-Riyadh

Al-Hazm V Al-Arabi

Al-Ta’i V Al-Faisaly

Abha V Hajar

Al-Shabab V Al-Batin

Al-Khaleej V Al-Adalah

Al-Raed V Al-Najmah

Al-Fateh V Al-Okhdood


Barcelona midfielder Fermín López to extend contract through 2031

Updated 30 January 2026
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Barcelona midfielder Fermín López to extend contract through 2031

  • Fermín was close to a move to Chelsea last summer, but stayed at Barcelona
  • Barcelona called the new deal with Fermín a “strategic decision”

BARCELONA: Barcelona and breakout midfielder Fermín López have agreed to extend his contract through June 2031, the Spanish club said Friday.
The 22-year-old Fermín is one of the club’s top young talents, along with Lamine Yamal and Pedri González.


Fermín was close to a move to Chelsea last summer, but stayed at Barcelona and has remained a versatile member of Hansi Flick’s side thanks to his scoring instinct.
He has netted 10 goals this season, including five in the Champions League, along with making 11 assists despite not always starting.
Barcelona called the new deal with Fermín a “strategic decision.”
Fermín joined Barcelona when he was 13. His previous contract was to expire in 2029.
Fermín has only made five appearances for Spain but is expected to be part of their World Cup team this summer.