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Ashraf Hakimi recorded a hat-trick and two assists to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-1 victory over Lorfvre on Friday in Round 9 of the French Ligue 1, with the Moroccan striker contributing to all five goals in the dominant home performance at Oceane Stadium.
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Yanick Carrasco Hat-Trick — Al-Shabab defeated Al-Ahli 6-1 on Friday in Round 12 of the Saudi Roshn League, with Belgian captain Carrasco scoring three goals including two penalties. Al-Ahli completed the match with ten players after goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al-Sanbi was sent off.Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 985 Career Goals — Al-Nassr defeated Al-Khaleej 5-3 on Friday in Round 12 of the Saudi Roshn League, with Ronaldo scoring a hat-trick to move within 15 goals of the 1000-goal milestone in his professional career.AC Milan Extend Pulisic Contract — AC Milan announced Friday the contract extension of Christian Pulisic through June 30, 2031, with the American winger receiving a significant salary increase. Pulisic has scored 44 goals and provided 28 assists in 141 appearances since joining from Chelsea in 2023.Volleyball Disciplinary Action — The Saudi Volleyball Federation ruled Al-Shabab forfeited 3-0 to Al-Hilal in a U-17 League match on October 24, 2026, after Al-Shabab fielded suspended player Mohanna Hadi Sofyani. The federation amended the set scores to 25-0 in Al-Hilal's favour.African Cup of Nations Returns to Biennial Format — The Confederation of African Football announced Friday that the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every two years instead of every four years. The decision was made after recognizing that the proposed African Nations League project requires several additional years to secure sufficient financial resources.Jerry Cardinale Discusses Al-Nassr Investment — Jerry Cardinale, owner of AC Milan through Red Bird Capital Partners, revealed initial discussions regarding a potential investment opportunity with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr club. Cardinale stated negotiations remain in an early phase and expressed interest in meeting Cristiano Ronaldo to discuss his future plans after retirement.What to Watch:
Al-Hilal faces Al-Fath on Saturday in Round 12 of the Saudi Roshn League as the league title race intensifies among the top five contenders, while Al-Abha hosts Al-Ittihad in a critical relegation battle with the southern club holding only two points in last place.
The Ballon d'Or voting process continues to generate debate, with Cristiano Ronaldo recognized as the greatest winner in the award's history after fans selected his 2008 season as the best campaign by any player ever to win the honour.