PARIS: Luis Díaz wished Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi “a quick return” on Wednesday after a tackle that injured his opponent and earned the Bayern Munich winger a red card in their Champions League encounter.
Díaz scored both goals in a statement 2-1 win over PSG on Tuesday which was Bayern’s 16th straight victory in all competitions. But he was sent off for a reckless challenge on Hakimi just before half time.
Hakimi’s left leg seemed to be trapped as he fell and he was taken off.
“It was a night full of emotions. Football always reminds us that, in 90 minutes, anything can happen the best and the worst. I was sad not to finish the match with my teammates, but proud of their incredible effort,” Díaz posted on Instagram. “Wishing Hakimi a quick return to the pitch.”
PSG have yet to say how long Hakimi might be out. The Moroccan international was key to his club’s 2025 Champions League title triumph and has played in all but two of its games in all competitions this season.
Díaz has been similarly important for Bayern with 10 goals in his first 16 games for the German champion. He’s set to miss the Champions League visit to Arsenal on Nov. 26 following his red card.
Bayern’s Luis Díaz wishes PSG’s Achraf Hakimi a ‘quick return’ after injuring him in tackle
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Bayern’s Luis Díaz wishes PSG’s Achraf Hakimi a ‘quick return’ after injuring him in tackle
- Hakimi’s left leg seemed to be trapped as he fell and he was taken off
- Díaz posted on Instagram: “wishing Hakimi a quick return to the pitch”
Preparations intensify for the Hail Toyota International Baja
- Lineup underscores the rally’s growing stature on the regional and global motorsport calendar
- Route passes through the Great Nafud Desert, one of the region’s most distinctive natural landscapes
HAIL: With just seven days remaining until the start, attention across the motorsport and rally community is turning to Hail, as preparations intensify for the Hail Toyota International Baja, scheduled to take place from Jan 28–31.
The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, in cooperation with the Hail Region Emirate and the Hail Region Development Authority. Jameel Motorsport is the official partner, alongside the Saudi Motorsport Marshals Club.
This year’s edition brings together a strong slate of international and regional championships, including the FIA World Baja Cup, the FIA Middle East Baja Cup, the FIM World Baja Cup and the FIM Asia Baja Cup, in addition to the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Baja Championship. The lineup underscores the rally’s growing stature on the regional and global motorsport calendar.
Competitors will face demanding conditions, with the rally staged amid Hail’s cold winter climate and across varied terrain. The route passes through the Great Nafud Desert, one of the region’s most distinctive natural landscapes, known for its towering dunes, expansive golden sands and technically challenging tracks that demand high levels of driving skill and navigational precision.
The rally program features broad participation across multiple categories and consists of three competitive stages. Action begins with a prologue covering 35 kilometers, including a 6-kilometer timed special stage. This is followed by the first stage spanning 417 kilometers, with 245 kilometers against the clock, before the second and final stage over 323 kilometers, including a 151-kilometer timed section.
Alongside the sporting action, the 2026 Hail Toyota International Baja will offer a comprehensive program of accompanying activities, providing an integrated experience for visitors and residents alike. The program combines sport, entertainment and community engagement, contributing to increased tourism and economic activity in the Hail region.
