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Liverpool’s Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton

Liverpool’s Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton
Hugo Ekitike started in place of Isak and Alexis Mac Allister instead of Wirtz, who is scoreless for Liverpool this season. (REUTERS)
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Updated 20 September 2025
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Liverpool’s Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton

Liverpool’s Isak and Wirtz on the bench for Merseyside derby against Everton
  • Wirtz had started Liverpool’s first four Premier League matches and the Champions League opener
  • Hugo Ekitike started in place of Isak and Alexis Mac Allister instead of Wirtz, who is scoreless for Liverpool this season
Updated 20 September 2025
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LIVERPOOL: Liverpool’s top two summer signings, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, were on the bench for Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Everton.
Isak made his debut in Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, starting and playing until the 57th minute. Wirtz had started Liverpool’s first four Premier League matches and the Champions League opener.
Hugo Ekitike started in place of Isak, who joined Liverpool in a deadline-day transfer from Newcastle. Alexis Mac Allister was in for Wirtz, who is scoreless for Liverpool this season after joining from Bayer Leverkusen.
Left back Milos Kerkez started in place of Andy Robertson and right back Conor Bradley instead of Jeremie Frimpong.

Topics: Liverpool Merseyside Derby

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Al-Uqair gears up Ramliyah, Saudi Arabia’s first family beach sports festival

Al-Uqair gears up Ramliyah, Saudi Arabia’s first family beach sports festival
Updated 14 November 2025
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Al-Uqair gears up Ramliyah, Saudi Arabia’s first family beach sports festival

Al-Uqair gears up Ramliyah, Saudi Arabia’s first family beach sports festival
  • Tournament winners at the event, which runs from Nov. 25-29, will share almost $53,000 in prize money
Updated 14 November 2025
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AL-AHSA: Saudi Arabia’s first family-focused beach sports festival, Ramliyah, will take place at Al-Uqair Beach from Nov. 25-29.

The five-day event will transform the historic coastal area into a hub of sport, wellness and family entertainment and is set to welcome thousands of visitors.

Ramliyah will be open from 2pm-10pm daily. General admission is free with cash prizes of over $53,000 (SAR 200,000) up for grabs for tournament winners.

Held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr Al Saud, the governor of Al-Ahsa, Ramliyah is in line with Vision 2030’s goal of fostering a healthy, active society.

The event will beach volleyball, handball and soccer competitions for both men and women, organized by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, with local sports groups and teams competing.

There will also be a large fan zone with interactive beach games, a wellness zone offering yoga and fitness classes, music, and a food and beverage area serving diverse cuisine. Visitors will have the opportunity to try out various beach sports in sessions organized by Saudi sports federations.

One highlight is Sports for All’s Active Program for U-18s, an initiative promoting teamwork, fitness and fun through sport.

SFA Managing Director Shaima Al-Husseini said: “At the Sports for All Federation, our mission is to inspire every individual in Saudi Arabia to embrace an active lifestyle. We are proud to bring the first 2025 edition of our Active Program to Ramliyah as it brings this vision to life. We invite Saudi youth to participate, get active and create unforgettable memories by the sea.”

Ramliyah is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Sport, Al-Ahsa Development Authority, Al-Ahsa Municipality, Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Saudi Sports for All Federation.

Other partners include Saudi Hockey Federation, Saudi Canoe and Kayak, Saudi Sailing Federation, Saudi Handball Federation, Saudi Volleyball Federation, Al-Fateh SC, Al-Adalah, Al-Ettifaq FC and Al-Qadsiah FC. ASICS and Tawuniya Insurance sponsor Active Program.

Ahead of the official start, Ramliyah will also be open daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Nov. 19-23, with shuttle buses to Al-Uqair Beach from Alkhobar and Al-Hofuf.

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