--- title: "Sports news" url: "https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=79" 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 [Zalazar Martínez returns to Sporting CP squad after injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/zalazar-mart%C3%ADnez-returns-to-sporting-cp-squad-after-injury) Sporting CP have regained the fitness of their player Rodrigo Zalazar Martínez after an 8-day absence due to injury, ahead of their Champions League clash with LASK Linz. 21 October 2026 Football [Nuno Santos returns to training with Sporting CP after muscle injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/nuno-santos-returns-to-training-with-sporting-cp-after-muscle-injury) Nuno Santos, Sporting CP player, has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him out for 8 days, becoming available before the match against LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League. 21 October 2026 Football [Abdallah Dipo Sima returns to training after recovering from muscle injury](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/abdallah-dipo-sima-returns-to-training-after-recovering-from-muscle-injury) Abdallah Dipo Sima, the Lens player, has recovered from a muscle injury that kept him out for 8 days, and is preparing to take part in his team's upcoming match against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. 21 October 2026 Football [Maik Nawrocki returns to Lens squad after knee injury absence](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/maik-nawrocki-returns-to-lens-squad-after-knee-injury-absence) Lens player Maik Nawrocki has recovered from a knee injury that kept him out for 8 days, becoming ready ahead of the Champions League clash with Club Brugge. 21 October 2026 Syrian Premier League [Qamishli host Al-Karamah in matchday three of the Syrian Premier League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/qamishli-host-al-karamah-in-matchday-three-of-the-syrian-premier-league) Qamishli welcome Al-Karamah on 22 October 2026 at 15:00 Damascus time in matchday three of the Syrian Premier League. [Qamishli vs Al-Karamah · Full time 1 - 2](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/qamishli-vs-al-karamah-2026-10-23-66704) 21 October 2026 NBA [Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics 121-113 in NBA](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/detroit-pistons-beat-boston-celtics-121-113-in-nba) Detroit Pistons defeated their visitors Boston Celtics 121-113 in a match held as part of the NBA 2026/27 season. [Detroit Pistons vs Boston Celtics · Full time 121 - 113](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/detroit-pistons-vs-boston-celtics-2026-10-20-64695) 21 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [McTominay leads Napoli to 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Champions League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/mctominay-leads-napoli-to-4-3-win-over-bodo-glimt-in-uefa-champions-league) Scott Francis McTominay scored two goals to lead Napoli to a 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League league phase. [Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt · Full time 4 - 3](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/napoli-vs-bodo-glimt-2026-10-20-1337) 21 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [Paris Saint Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/paris-saint-germain-beat-barcelona-4-2-in-the-uefa-champions-league) Paris Saint Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in matchday three of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, in a match that saw six goals and a standout performance from Désiré Doué, who was named man of the match. [Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona · Full time 4 - 2](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/paris-saint-germain-vs-barcelona-2026-10-20-1334) 21 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [Mac Allister leads Liverpool to thrilling 4-3 win over Villarreal in Champions League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/mac-allister-leads-liverpool-to-thrilling-4-3-win-over-villarreal-in-champions-league) Alexis Mac Allister scored twice to lead Liverpool to a dramatic 4-3 win over Villarreal in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League league phase. [Liverpool vs Villarreal · Full time 4 - 3](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/liverpool-vs-villarreal-2026-10-20-1332) 20 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [Foden scores hat-trick as Manchester City crush AEK Athens 5-1 in UEFA Champions League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/foden-scores-hat-trick-as-manchester-city-crush-aek-athens-5-1-in-uefa-champions-league) Philip Walter Foden scored a hat-trick in Manchester City's big 5-1 win over AEK Athens in matchday three of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. [Manchester City vs AEK Athens FC · Full time 5 - 1](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/manchester-city-vs-aek-athens-fc-2026-10-20-1333) 20 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [Liverpool beat Villarreal 4-3 in thrilling Champions League encounter](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/liverpool-beat-villarreal-4-3-in-thrilling-champions-league-encounter) Liverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3 in a thrilling match in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League league phase, after falling two goals behind and coming back with four goals. [Liverpool vs Villarreal · Full time 4 - 3](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/liverpool-vs-villarreal-2026-10-20-1332) 20 October 2026 UEFA Champions League [Foden leads Manchester City to crush AEK Athens 5-1 in the UEFA Champions League](https://riyadaty.com/en/news/foden-leads-manchester-city-to-crush-aek-athens-5-1-in-the-uefa-champions-league) Philip Walter Foden shone with a hat-trick to lead Manchester City to a big 5-1 win over AEK Athens in the third round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. [Manchester City vs AEK Athens FC · Full time 5 - 1](https://riyadaty.com/en/match/manchester-city-vs-aek-athens-fc-2026-10-20-1333) 20 October 2026 [Newer posts](https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=78) [Show more](https://riyadaty.com/en/news?page=80)