On an unforgettable football evening at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium, Como, newly promoted to the top flight, continued to write their inspiring success story this season, after crushing their guest Torino with a resounding 6-0 victory, in the 22nd round of the Italian Football League.

A festival of goals and remarkable brilliance

Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas opened the scoring early in the eighth minute, before Croatian Martin Baturina added a second in the 16th minute. In the second half, Frenchman Lucas Da Cunha compounded Torino's misery with a third goal from the penalty spot in the 59th minute. Como weren't finished there, as Douvikas returned to score his second and his team's fourth in the 66th minute. Substitutes, German Nicolas-Gerritt Kuhn and Frenchman Maxence Cacoure, completed the historic six-goal rout in the 70th and 76th minutes respectively.

Rocket rise in the standings

With this resounding victory, their second in a row and eleventh this season, Cesc Fàbregas's team raised their points tally to 40, temporarily climbing to fifth place in the Serie A standings. This position places Como firmly in contention for European qualification, ahead of established clubs, pending the outcome of the top-of-the-table clash between Juventus and Napoli. This achievement is remarkable for a team that has just been promoted from Serie B.

Historical background and Fabregas' influence

Como is living a dream come true. After being absent from Serie A for over two decades, suffering bankruptcy and relegation to the lower divisions, their return this season was an achievement in itself. However, their performance under the guidance of former world-class midfielder Cesc Fàbregas has exceeded all expectations. Fàbregas has instilled a fighting spirit and modern tactical thinking in the team, making them the dark horse of the tournament and one of the most entertaining teams to watch.

The impact of the victory on both the local and regional levels

Locally, this victory ignited the enthusiasm of the entire city of Como and firmly put the club back on the Italian football map. Regionally, Como sent a strong message to the Italian league's elite that competing for European places will not be easy and that they are serious contenders. Conversely, this humiliating defeat only deepens Torino's woes, leaving them stuck on 23 points in 14th place and closer to the relegation battle, placing immense pressure on the club's management and coaching staff.

In a strong start to the third edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival, Emirati camels stole the show by winning all four main "Haqayiq" category cups on the first day of competitions held at the historic Janadriyah Camel Racing Track in Riyadh. His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Camel Racing Federation, crowned the winning Emirati owners in a scene reflecting the spirit of fraternal competition among the people of the Gulf.

Historical background and significance of the event

Camel racing is an integral part of the cultural and sporting heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, representing a symbol of authenticity and strength. As part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to preserve and promote cultural heritage, major festivals such as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival have been launched. The festival aims to support camel racing, enhance its economic value, and transform it into an attractive sports and tourism sector. Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the festival enjoys significant momentum and prestige both locally and internationally.

Details of Emirati competition and dominance

The "Haqayiq" category competitions witnessed great excitement, with Emirati camels winning all four cup races. The camel "Bayna," owned by Emirati Maneh Al Shamsi, won the cup in the first race (open Bakar), recording the best time of 5:50.969 minutes. The camel "Muhkam," from the UAE Presidential Camel Racing Team, won the cup in the second race (open Qadan). The cup in the third race (general Bakar) went to the camel "Saba," owned by Mohammed Al Ketbi, while the camel "Al Hilali," owned by Hamad Al Ameri, won the cup in the fourth race (general Qadan).

Saudi dominance in all rounds

Despite the UAE's victories in the individual trophies, the overall results for the first two days clearly demonstrated the dominance of Saudi Arabian camels, which topped the standings by winning 38 out of 64 races, representing nearly 59%. Emirati camels came in second with 13 wins, followed by Omani and Qatari camels with four wins each, Kuwaiti camels with three wins, and Bahraini camels with two wins. This distribution reflects the broad participation from the Gulf region and the high level of competition at the festival.

The economic and cultural impact of the festival

The impact of the 10-day festival, with prizes exceeding 75 million riyals, extends far beyond the racetrack. It serves as a significant economic driver, stimulating the camel market and supporting related industries. It also contributes to the growth of sports tourism, attracting elite owners and fans from the Kingdom, the Gulf region, and around the world. With 225 races across five approved categories, in addition to camel racing events and accompanying activities such as the camel beauty contest, the festival solidifies its position as one of the world's most prominent heritage and sporting events.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr FC officially announced the signing of young Nigerian striker David Eviato to bolster their academy ranks. Eviato impressed the coaching staff during his recent trial period with the club. This signing aligns with the club's strategy of nurturing young talent and securing the future of the first team.

This move comes as part of a broader vision from Al-Nassr's management, which focuses not only on big-money signings for the first team, such as the acquisition of global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, but also on building a solid foundation of young talent capable of representing the club in the coming years. This strategic direction reflects the growing interest of Saudi clubs in investing in youth development, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to develop local sports and make the Saudi league a global destination not only for established stars but also for promising talents from around the world.

Domestically, the arrival of young international players like Eviato is expected to raise the level of competition in Al-Nassr's youth ranks and Saudi youth leagues in general, creating a fertile environment for the development of local players. Internationally, this deal enhances the reputation of the Saudi league as an attractive environment for talent, where the focus is no longer solely on buying established players, but has expanded to include attracting and developing raw talent. For the player himself, joining the academy of a club the size of Al-Nassr represents a golden opportunity to develop in a comprehensive professional environment and benefit from top-level training.

Al-Nassr had put the Nigerian duo, striker David Eviato and his compatriot, midfielder Ebizimore Garando, through a trial period with the under-21 team. Both players were born in 2007, making them a promising long-term investment for the club. Based on the positive technical report submitted by the Brazilian coach of Al-Nassr's under-21 team, Marcelo Salazar, the management decided to officially register striker Eviato with the club.

Meanwhile, Al-Nassr's first team continues its preparations for its upcoming crucial match, as it hosts Al-Taawoun on Monday evening in the 18th round of the Saudi Professional League. Al-Nassr enters the match in second place in the standings with 37 points, while Al-Taawoun, currently in fifth place with 35 points, aims for a positive result to close the gap with the leading teams.