Focused Robbie Fowler looks to lead ambitious Al-Qadsiah to a brighter future
Steven Gerrard is not the only former Liverpool legend making a splash as a coach in Saudi Arabia’s exciting new football world.
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Saudis qualify for 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Qatar
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s young football stars secured their place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Qatar next year with a comfortable 6-1 victory over Cambodia at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha on Tuesday.
England extend Scotland’s pain in football’s oldest international fixture
GLASGOW: England extended their 24-year unbeaten run against Scotland as Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in a 3-1 friendly win to mark the 150th anniversary of the first meeting between the nations.
Saudis make Tyneside a ‘home from home’ despite two losses at PIF-owned venue
And if anyone was in any doubt about the connection between the little square of land in the North East of England and Saudi Arabia, they can't help but be convinced after seeing the home of Newcastle United turn green for the week.
Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema misses Monday’s training session
RIYADH: French striker Karim Benzema, who captains Saudi football club Al-Ittihad, missed Monday’s training session due to the vacation granted to players during the international break. According to a media statement issued on Tuesday, Al-Ittihad resumed training after the vacation granted to the club’s international players by their Portuguese coach Nuno Santo during the break of the Saudi Professional League that coincided with FIFA days. Benzema is expected to join his teammates for Tuesday night training. Player Abdulrahman Al-Oubud, who only participated in the morning session, also missed the evening group training. Ranked third in the SPL behind leaders Al-Hilal and second-placed Al-Taawoun with 12 points, Al-Ittihad are preparing to face Al-Okhdood on Thursday in the match that brings them together in SPL’s sixth round, at Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Najran. Coach Santo is looking forward to the last two sessions ahead of the match to find the optimal lineup that will face Al-Okhdoud, in light of the confirmed absence of his compatriot Jota and Brazilian player Cornado due to injury. Al-Ittihad collected 12 points after winning four out of their five matches with only one home defeat against Al-Hilal in the previous round.
Indian Football Team Picked On Basis Of Astrologer's Suggestions To Coach Igor Stimac: Report
A sensational claim has rocked the Indian sporting fraternity, with a report claiming that the national football team's squad was picked by head coach Igor Stimac on the basis of an astrologer's suggestion. Stimac is said to have shared players' data with an astrologer, who responded by picking the names of players who were recommended for a particular day and those who should be avoided. In fact, the report claims that the head coach was put in touch with the astrologer by the All India Football Federation general-secretary Kushal Das.
Preparations complete as Green Falcons set for South Korea clash
RIYADH: Saudi national team footballers held their final training session ahead of a friendly match against South Korea on Tuesday.
For USA Basketball, the focus immediately shifts to the Paris Olympics
MANILA: There was a long flight awaiting USA Basketball on Monday. Manila to Los Angeles, about 13 hours on a chartered jet that didn’t have the Wi-Fi that’s necessary to communicate with the outside world from 30,000 feet. No texting, no emails.