Klinsmann no success yet as Uruguay beat S. Korea 2-1
SEOUL: Jurgen Klinsmann is still waiting for his first win as head coach of South Korea after Uruguay triumphed 2-1 in a friendly played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday.
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Japan coach demands ‘control’ after Borre stunner gives Colombia victory
OSAKA: Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu said he wanted to “build a team that can control games” after his side threw away an early lead to lose 2-1 to Colombia in a friendly on Tuesday.
Sport plays key part in ambitious Makkah quality of life improvement program
MAKKAH: Ambitious plans aimed at improving the quality of life for people in Makkah have so far seen the building of 118 sports venues and numerous pedestrian zones.
Algeria second team after Morocco to qualify for African Cup
CAPE TOWN: Striker Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal was enough for Algeria to beat Niger 1-0 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Monday and book its place at the tournament in Ivory Coast next year. Algeria is the second team to qualify after World Cup semifinalist Morocco. Bounedjah struck in the sixth minute, putting a shot in the bottom right corner after he was played in by Riyad Mahrez.
With Mbappe quiet, Pavard earns France 1-0 win at Ireland
DUBLIN: With Kylian Mbappe kept quiet, France relied on another brilliant finish from recalled defender Benjamin Pavard and two sensational late saves by Mike Maignan to win at Ireland 1-0 in European Championship qualifying on Monday.
Chelsea FC hosts open iftar for Muslims at Stamford Bridge
LONDON: Chelsea football club hosted its first Open Iftar on Sunday, bringing Muslims together to break their fast at the Stamford Bridge stadium.
Jeddah MMA fighter eyes success as Saudi’s leading contender
RIYADH: Long established as one of the world’s fastest-growing spectator sports of the 21st century, Mixed Martial Arts is starting to get a foothold in Saudi Arabia as a participatory one as well.
Saudi national team in training ahead of Bolivia friendly
JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabia national team continued their training camp on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's friendly with Bolivia at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal stadium.