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Al-Ittihad secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Al-Fayha in the 21st round of the Saudi Roshan League. The only goal came from French star Karim Benzema in the 35th minute via a penalty kick.

Benzema delivered a standout performance, scoring the winning goal after being fouled inside the box. This goal marks his eighth in the Saudi League this season, solidifying his position as the league’s top scorer.

Post-match, Benzema expressed his happiness with the important win, praising Al-Fayha as a strong team while thanking his teammates for their efforts. Coach Nuno Santo also commended the team’s performance, highlighting Benzema’s decisive contribution.

With this victory, Al-Ittihad moved to 43 points in second place, seven points behind league leaders Al-Hilal. Al-Fayha remained in 11th place with 23 points.

This win is significant for Al-Ittihad’s title race, especially with the season nearing its end. The team aims to continue winning to enhance their chances of claiming the league title, which has eluded them since 2009.

Al-Ittihad has shown impressive form this season, led by foreign stars including Benzema, who tops the league’s scoring charts. The team also features other notable players like Brazilian Alexsandar Prijovic and Senegalese Ndeye Ndiaye.

The victory’s importance is further emphasized by Al-Fayha’s strong league position, making them a direct competitor for top spots. Al-Ittihad is now closer to challenging for the title with nine rounds remaining.

Next, Al-Ittihad faces a tough match against Al-Akhdoud at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Ahsa. The team hopes to continue their winning streak to strengthen their position and challenge Al-Hilal until the end.

In conclusion, Al-Ittihad remains one of the top contenders for the Saudi League title this season, especially with the outstanding performances of their stars, led by top scorer Benzema. The competition is expected to be fierce in the remaining rounds.

In a historic night at the “Giuseppe Meazza” stadium, Serbian coach Sinisa Mihajlovic achieved an unprecedented feat with his Bologna team, leading them to a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Italian Cup semi-final, setting up a fiery final against Juventus.

The match, held on Wednesday evening, saw Renato Sanches score the only winning goal for Bologna in the 67th minute, securing the red and blue team’s place in the final for the first time since 1999, when they lost to Parma.

This victory represents a major personal achievement for Mihajlovic, who became the first coach in Serie A history to reach the Italian Cup final with five different teams. He had previously reached the final with Lazio (2013), Milan (2016), Torino (2020), Fiorentina (2023), and now Bologna (2024).

After the final whistle, Mihajlovic expressed great pride in this achievement, saying: “I am very proud of this achievement. It is always difficult to reach the final, especially when coaching different teams. I thank the players for their effort and dedication.”

Bologna’s path to the final was not easy, as they overcame strong teams like Roma and Atalanta before defeating the defending champions, Inter Milan. The team led by Mihajlovic is having a remarkable season, currently sitting seventh in the Italian league.

The next challenge will be extremely difficult, as Bologna will face Juventus in the final, the most successful team in the competition’s history (14 times). The last meeting between the two teams in the cup final was in 1998, when Bologna won 3-2.

With this historic achievement, Sinisa Mihajlovic puts his name in gold in the annals of Serie A, proving that he is one of the most prominent Italian coaches of the current generation. The final match on May 15 will be an opportunity for him to add a new title to his coaching cabinet and crown his distinguished career with different teams.

Saudi citizen Aida Al-Sweilim, 68, recalled memories of driving a car about half a century ago, following the decision to allow Saudi women to drive.

Al-Sweilim posted a video on her official Twitter account, showing her driving her car on the streets of Riyadh, announcing her return to driving after a 47-year ban.

She expressed great happiness with this historic step, stressing that she highly appreciates the great support that Saudi women receive from the leadership of the Kingdom in various fields.

The video clip received wide interaction on social media, as tweeters praised the decision to allow women to drive, considering it an important step towards more progress and development in the Kingdom.

It is worth noting that the decision to allow Saudi women to drive came into effect in June 2018, after years of demands to lift this ban.

A recent scientific study published on Sunday, February 22, 2026, revealed that just 11 minutes of daily physical activity can contribute to a longer life and improved overall health. The findings emphasize that even minimal movement can make a significant difference in health.

The study, conducted by researchers, analyzed the impact of increased daily movement on health. It found that individuals who engaged in 11 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, such as brisk walking or light exercises, experienced notable improvements in their health markers compared to those who were less active.

The study highlighted that these few minutes of movement can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improve metabolic functions, and enhance mental health. Researchers noted that the results demonstrate that “even a little daily movement can have a significant impact on human health.”

In a related development, a runner broke a world record in sprinting, prompting scientists to study their physical and health condition to understand the secrets behind exceptional athletic performance.

This study underscores the importance of incorporating simple movement into daily routines, even for short periods, as an effective way to improve health and extend life. The findings are encouraging for individuals who struggle with time constraints or lack motivation to exercise, proving that 11 minutes a day may be sufficient to achieve tangible health benefits.

يحتفل الشعب السعودي في الثاني والعشرين من فبراير من كل عام بذكرى يوم تاريخي خالد في سجلات الوطن، حيث تم في هذا اليوم من عام 1937م إصدار المرسوم الملكي بتوحيد أراضي المملكة العربية السعودية تحت راية واحدة واسم واحد.
وفي هذا السياق، قال صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير فيصل بن فرحان آل سعود، وزير الخارجية: “في هذا اليوم نجدد العهد والولاء لقيادتنا الرشيدة ونستذكر تضحيات الآباء والأجداد في سبيل توحيد هذه البلاد المباركة”. وتابع سموه: “إن يوم 22 فبراير يمثل محطة فارقة في تاريخنا الوطني، حيث تحقق الحلم الكبير بتوحيد المملكة على يد الملك عبد العزيز بن عبد الرحمن آل سعود – طيب الله ثراه -“.
وبحسب الإحصائيات الرسمية، شارك ملايين المواطنين والمقيمين في الاحتفالات الرسمية والشعبية التي نظمت بهذه المناسبة في مختلف مناطق المملكة. وشهدت العاصمة الرياض عرضاً عسكرياً مهيباً شاركت فيه وحدات من جميع قطاعات القوات المسلحة، فيما أقيمت فعاليات تراثية وثقافية متنوعة في الساحات العامة والمتنزهات.
يذكر أن المرسوم الملكي الصادر في 22 فبراير 1937م نص على توحيد المملكة العربية السعودية تحت اسم “المملكة العربية السعودية”، واعتماد العلم السعودي بشكله الحالي، واختيار يوم 23 سبتمبر من كل عام ليكون اليوم الوطني للمملكة.