--- title: "Sports news" url: "https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=72" language: "en" description: "The latest football and sports news: the Saudi Pro League, the Arab leagues, Europe and the Champions League, transfers and results." --- # Sports news The latest from Saudi, Arab, European and world grounds, approved by the Riyadaty editors. ## Latest news Football [Massadio Haïdara absent from Kocaelispor squad due to muscle injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/massadio-ha%C3%AFdara-absent-from-kocaelispor-squad-due-to-muscle-injury) Massadio Haïdara has been absent from Kocaelispor's squad since 18 October due to a muscle injury, with his return expected on 23 October, when the team face Alanyaspor. 21 October 2026 Football [Mikel Rodríguez absent from Alaves squad due to ankle injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/mikel-rodr%C3%ADguez-absent-from-alaves-squad-due-to-ankle-injury) Alaves player Mikel Rodríguez has been absent from the pitch since 18 October due to an ankle injury, and his absence is expected to continue until 23 October. 21 October 2026 Football [Morgan Gibbs-White sidelined from Nottingham Forest through injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/morgan-gibbs-white-sidelined-from-nottingham-forest-through-injury) Nottingham Forest player Morgan Gibbs-White has been absent from the pitch due to injury since 18 October, and his absence is expected to continue until 23 October 2026. 21 October 2026 Iraq Stars League [Gharraf host Naft in matchday 11 of the Iraq Stars League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/gharraf-host-naft-in-matchday-11-of-the-iraq-stars-league) Gharraf meet Naft on 22 October 2026 at 19:00 Saudi time in matchday 11 of the Iraq Stars League, in a match between the bottom side and the team in third place. [Gharraf vs Naft · Full time 0 - 0](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/gharraf-vs-naft-2026-10-22-2568) 21 October 2026 Jordanian Pro League [Al Hussein host Doqarah in Round 6 of the Jordanian Pro League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-hussein-host-doqarah-in-round-6-of-the-jordanian-pro-league) Al Hussein face Doqarah on 22 October 2026 at 18:00 Saudi time in Round 6 of the Jordanian Pro League. [Al Hussein vs Doqarah · Full time 1 - 0](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-hussein-vs-doqarah-2026-10-22-2757) 21 October 2026 Qatar Stars League [Al-Duhail host Lusail City in round 7 of the Qatar Stars League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-duhail-host-lusail-city-in-round-7-of-the-qatar-stars-league) Al-Duhail face Lusail City on 22 October 2026 at 18:00 Saudi time in round seven of the Qatar Stars League, with the match broadcast on Al Kass TV. [Al-Duhail SC vs Lusail City · Full time 3 - 1](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-duhail-sc-vs-lusail-city-2026-10-24-2182) 21 October 2026 Qatar Stars League [Al Wakrah host Al-Arabi SC in matchday seven of the Qatar Stars League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-wakrah-host-al-arabi-sc-in-matchday-seven-of-the-qatar-stars-league) Al Wakrah will meet Al-Arabi SC on 22 October 2026 at 18:00 Saudi time as part of matchday seven of the Qatar Stars League, with the match broadcast live. [Al Wakrah vs Al-Arabi SC · Full time 3 - 2](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-wakrah-vs-al-arabi-sc-2026-10-24-2180) 21 October 2026 Saudi Pro League [Al-Fateh host Al Shabab in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-fateh-host-al-shabab-in-round-11-of-the-saudi-pro-league) Al-Fateh and Al Shabab meet on 22 October 2026 at 17:45 Saudi time in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, with both sides needing to improve their league positions. [Al-Fateh vs Al Shabab · Full time 1 - 3](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-fateh-vs-al-shabab-2026-10-22-1753) 21 October 2026 UEFA Conference League [Kairat Almaty host Panathinaikos in Matchday 2 of UEFA Conference League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/kairat-almaty-host-panathinaikos-in-matchday-2-of-uefa-conference-league) Kairat Almaty face Greece's Panathinaikos in the second round of the league phase of the Conference League, in a match between a side seeking its first win and another aiming to continue its strong start. [Kairat Almaty vs Panathinaikos · Full time 1 - 5](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/kairat-almaty-vs-panathinaikos-2026-10-22-5816) 21 October 2026 Qatar Stars League [Al Shahaniya host Al Sadd in Matchday 7 of the Qatar Stars League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-shahaniya-host-al-sadd-in-matchday-7-of-the-qatar-stars-league) Al Shahaniya and Al Sadd meet in the seventh round of the Qatar Stars League on 22 October 2026 at 17:30 Saudi time, amid a clear gap in the two teams' standings. [Al Shahaniya vs Al Sadd · Full time 0 - 4](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-shahaniya-vs-al-sadd-2026-10-22-2178) 21 October 2026 Iraq Stars League [Zakho host Erbil in matchday 11 of the Iraq Stars League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/zakho-host-erbil-in-matchday-11-of-the-iraq-stars-league) Zakho take on Erbil on 22 October 2026 at 17:00 Saudi time in matchday 11 of the Iraq Stars League, with the match broadcast on Iraqiya Sports channel. [Zakho vs Erbil · Full time 2 - 1](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/zakho-vs-erbil-2026-10-22-2566) 21 October 2026 Saudi Pro League [Al-Hazm host Al-Fayha in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/al-hazm-host-al-fayha-in-round-11-of-the-saudi-pro-league) Al-Hazm and Al-Fayha meet on 22 October 2026 at 16:40 Riyadh time in Round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, in a clash between two teams occupying lower places in the standings. [Al-Hazm vs Al-Fayha · Full time 2 - 2](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/al-hazm-vs-al-fayha-2026-10-22-1752) 21 October 2026 [Newer posts](https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=71) [Show more](https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=73)