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Conceição Reaches Verbal Deal To Become Al Ittihad Coach

October 3, 2025 10:33 am

Al Ittihad Club appear to have landed on a new head coach. According to multiple reports, Portuguese tactician Sérgio Conceição has reached a verbal agreement to succeed Laurent Blanc at the Saudi Pro League giants. Final details—including contract length and remuneration—are still being ironed out.

Blanc was dismissed after a disappointing start to the 2025-26 season, which included losses in domestic and continental competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to rivals Al Nassr. Al Ittihad’s board has since been exploring high-profile replacements, among whom Conceição and ex-Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández have featured prominently.

If completed, Conceição is expected to sign a …

Ronaldo Becomes 7th All-Time Top Scorer In Saudi League

September 21, 2025 7:36 am

Cristiano Ronaldo has added yet another chapter to his storied career by becoming the 7th all-time top scorer in the Roshn Saudi League. The Portuguese superstar reached the milestone with his 77th goal, remarkably achieved in just 80 appearances for Al Nassr.

Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia in late 2022, Ronaldo has not only transformed Al Nassr but also redefined expectations of the league itself. Initially, some critics argued his move away from Europe marked the winding down of his career. Yet, with an astonishing scoring ratio of nearly a goal per game, the 39-year-old continues to silence doubters …

Portuguese Doctor Suspended After Baby Born Without A Face

October 25, 2019 9:46 am

A Portuguese doctor has been suspended after a baby was born without a nose, eyes or part of his skull.

The parents of baby Rodrigo had not been aware of their son’s severe physical abnormalities until he was born earlier this month. Medical council officials have voted to suspend Dr Artur Carvalho over allegations of negligence.

It has emerged that other complaints, dating back more than a decade, have been made involving other babies. Reports of those cases, detailed by Portuguese media, have provoked widespread outrage. BBC said Dr Carvalho has not commented publicly on any of the allegations and …