Fahad Hamid

1 week ago | stadiumrant.com | Fahad Hamid

Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey in the Saudi Pro League has been eventful. From the moment he joined Al Nassr in January 2023, the five-time Ballon d’Or recipient has scored goals but couldn’t land the trophies the club fans desired. For all his incredible return of 99 goals, Ronaldo‘s Riyadh stay has been characterized by much more headlines and high-profile showings than hard results.

1 week ago | stadiumrant.com | Fahad Hamid

Luka Modric’s exit from Real Madrid signals the close of a golden era for one of the most elegant midfielders to have played at the Bernabéu. With 13 dazzling years, numerous accolades, and a Ballon d’Or he will never forget in 2018, the Croatian maestro is at last leaving. However, as the world’s fans quizzically ask where he might be going next, a maelstrom of gossip recently hinted at a startling new address: Ibrox.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Fahad Hamid

Alex de Minaur has added his voice to growing concerns about the demanding nature of the ATP Tour schedule. He warned that the packed calendar is putting players at risk of early retirement due to both physical and mental exhaustion. His remarks followed his second-round loss at Roland Garros, where he admitted mental fatigue played a major role. On the same day, fellow Australian Adam Walton also struggled with a shoulder injury during his match against Andrey Rublev.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Fahad Hamid

Arthur Fils, a promising talent in French tennis, found himself at the heart of a controversy during this year’s French Open. After defeating Jaume Munar in a five-set battle, the 20-year-old advanced to the third round at Roland Garros. However, his opponent questioned the nature of Fils’ back injury that emerged during the match. Despite appearing to struggle physically, Fils managed to stage a comeback and close out the final set.

1 week ago | firstsportz.com | Fahad Hamid

Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic were among the many who honored Richard Gasquet after he announced his retirement from professional tennis. The French veteran ended his career at Roland Garros following a second-round loss to world number one Jannik Sinner. A ceremony was held on Court Philippe Chatrier to celebrate Gasquet’s long and successful journey in the sport. Over the years, he claimed 16 ATP titles and reached the semi-finals of three Grand Slam events.