Saudi Arabia: Fighters Jubail lift B-Human Cup 2026 after thrilling final in Al Jubail
Al Jubail: Fighters Jubail clinched the B-Human Cup 2026 (Season 3) after defeating the Ascent in a high-voltage thrilling final at the Al Falah Floodlight Cricket Stadium on Friday, January 2.
The two-day, six-over championship witnessed a packed venue.
After winning the toss, Ascent elected to field first. Fighters Jubail put up a total of 85 runs in six overs. Chasing a target of 86, Ascent fought hard but eventually fell short.
Anwar from Fighters Jubail was crowned as the Man of the Match and the Man of the Series for his standout performance.
In the semi-finals of the tournament, Ascent defeated Clusters, while Fighters Jubail outplayed Amplitude Avengers to reach the finals.
The two-day tournament organised by Team B-Human, Jubail Unit, with Al Muzain and Raqwani Group as the main sponsors witnessed intense competition from 10 teams.
The post-match closing ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Fawaz Ullal. Basheer, President of the B-Human Jubail Unit, welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Salim Udupi, who invited the dignitaries to the dais.
The chief guest for the occasion was Asif Deal, Founder of B-Human. Other dignitaries included Sharif Bolar, Chairman of B-Human; Deepak, General Manager, Al Muzain; and Arun Rai, CEO, Yenepoya School, Al Khobar.
They were joined by Shakeel (CEO, Makhavi), Farooq Ahmed (CEO, Arab Energy), CR Aboobakker, Hitesh (E-Manager, Al Muzain), Mohammed Farooq (CEO, Portway Travels), Muqthar Noor (Managing Director, Shield Sensor), Shahul Hameed (Trustee, B-Human), Yunus (Trustee, B-Human), and Ansaf (CEO, Unified Inspection Company).
A short documentary highlighting the activities of Team B-Human was presented by Founder Asif Deal. Appreciation mementos were also presented to sponsors in recognition of their continued support for B-Human’s free dialysis care initiative.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Arun Rai said the success of the day belonged as much to B-Human as to the finalist teams, noting that the organisation’s service initiatives had earned widespread goodwill.
Deepak and Shakeel lauded the organisers for conducting the event and urged their continued support for B-Human’s charitable initiatives.
In his address, Asif Deal reflected on the establishment of Team B-Human in 2016 and reiterated its commitment to providing free dialysis support while thanking members, donors, and volunteers for their continued dedication.
The event also featured a felicitation ceremony honouring Mohammed Malebettu, Dilawar Hussain and Heena Firoz Khan for their exceptional service during emergency situations. Family games for women and children, along with complimentary lucky draw coupons, added to the celebratory atmosphere.
Younus, Trustee of B-Human, rendered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participating teams, sponsors, spectators, and organisers for making the annual B-Human Cup a grand success. /F5.jpg)
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
