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Green Falcons earn slender win over Lebanon in friendly ahead of AFC Asian Cup opener

Saudi Arabia beat Lebanon 1-0 on Wednesday in a friendly match at the Al-Wakra Club Stadium in Doha. (X/@SaudiNT)
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Updated 04 January 2024
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Green Falcons earn slender win over Lebanon in friendly ahead of AFC Asian Cup opener

  • The match formed part of the final stage of the Green Falcons’ preparatory program for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Updated 04 January 2024
Arab News

DOHA: Saudi Arabia beat Lebanon 1-0 on Wednesday in a friendly match at the Al-Wakra Club Stadium in Doha.

Firas Al-Brikaan scored the only goal during a game in which coach Roberto Mancini fielded two different line-ups in each half.

The match formed part of the final stage of the Green Falcons’ preparatory program for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, which begins on Jan. 12 in Qatar.

Saudi Arabia are in Group F of the Asian Cup alongside Thailand, Kyrgyzstan and Oman, and will launch their tournament campaign against the Omanis on Jan. 16.

Topics: Asian Cup 2024 football soccer AFC 2023 AFC Asian Cup Asian Cup 2023

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Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

Updated 31 January 2026
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Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

  • Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital
  • The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions
Updated 31 January 2026
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VALENCIA: Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth was taken to a hospital after he knocked heads with a Levante player in a La Liga game on Saturday, the club said.
Sorloth, a Norway player, collided with Levante defender Matías Moreno while disputing a ball in the 27th minute of the scoreless draw. Both were substituted immediately.
Atletico said Sorloth endured head trauma and was taken to a hospital in Valencia for medical tests.
Levante did not immediately report on Moreno’s status.
The 30-year-old Sorloth has 10 goals across all competitions for Atletico this season. They are in third place in La Liga and will face Club Brugge in a Champions League playoff next month.
He also helped Norway qualify for the World Cup in North America.

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