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Al Wahda Mecca is set to take on Al Riyadh SC in a Professional League match at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on August 22, 2024. This season has been challenging for Al Wahda Mecca, as they have suffered 4 losses in their last 6 matches. In contrast, Al Riyadh SC has shown some resilience, managing to secure 2 …

Galatasaray are in a strong position to advance in this Champions League season, bolstered by an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak on the road, which includes five wins out of their last six. In contrast, Young Boys are struggling, having secured only two points from their last 15 available as their campaign seems to be winding down. In their last 14 …

Although Malmö FF has seen some improvement in their recent performances, they have managed only two wins in their last 11 top-flight home games, suffering five defeats along the way. This struggle at home has contributed to their challenging position in the league. On the other hand, title-contenders Sparta Prague have been in impressive form on the road, securing four …

Taawoun FC is set to take on Al Feiha in a Saudi Professional League clash at the King Abdullah Sports City on August 22, 2024. Taawoun FC is currently ranked 5th in the league standings, while Al Feiha is down in 15th place. Both teams have yet to earn any points this season. Taawoun FC has shown strong form at home, …

The infamous asteroid that struck Earth around 66 million years ago, leading to the mass extinction of dinosaurs, is believed to have originated from our solar system, specifically beyond Jupiter. A recent study, published on August 16, supports this claim. This catastrophic impact left geochemical evidence, including elevated levels of iridium, in a thin rock layer found across various countries …

A man in the United States with ALS, a muscle degeneration disease, has successfully “spoken” using a brain-computer interface (BCI), bringing new hope to thousands who are unable to speak due to similar conditions. Casey Harrell, 45, utilized the BCI, which interpreted his brain signals and converted them into text. This text was then spoken aloud by a computer with …

In an unforgettable night of football during the Europa League third-round qualifiers on Thursday, August 15, Ajax secured their place in the playoff round in what has been hailed as one of the most dramatic moments of the year. The Dutch side triumphed over Greek club Panathinaikos in an extraordinary penalty shootout that required a staggering 34 spot-kicks to decide …

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the United States national soccer team, according to several sources on Thursday. The Athletic and ESPN both reported that anonymous sources confirmed Pochettino, who left his position as head coach of Chelsea in May, is set to succeed Gregg Berhalter. Pochettino, 52, will take on this role as …