World Cup fans set to pack out Saudi hospitality venues for the big kick-off on Sunday
JEDDAH: Cafes, restaurants and hotels are gearing up for the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as football fever sweeps across the Kingdom.
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Alpine CEO takes Alonso, Ocon to task over 'gross misconduct' in Brazil
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi gave drivers Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon a stern talking to after their antics during the Sao Paolo sprint race.
Lewandowski issued three-match ban after ‘disrespect’ toward ref
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been given three-match ban in La Liga for showing “disrespect” toward a referee, which he will serve when Spanish domestic football resumes after the World Cup. The Polish striker was sent off for two bookings against Osasuna on November 8 and made a gesture, touching his nose as he left the pitch, which was considered disrespectful to referee Jesus Gil Manzano.
England’s World Cup injuries ease as Maddison, Walker train
DOHA: England’s injury concerns are easing ahead of the World Cup, with Kyle Walker and James Maddison overcoming their previous fitness issues to take part in the team’s first training session in Qatar on Wednesday. Walker has been recovering from groin surgery needed after getting injured during Manchester City’s 6-3 win over Manchester United in the Premier League on Oct. 2.
Saudi Arabia show World Cup ambition despite 1-0 loss to Croatia in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia may have lost 1-0 to Croatia in Riyadh on Wednesday as preparations for the FIFA World Cup came to an end, but this was the Green Falcons’ best performance of the year so far. The game should give them encouragement and confidence ahead of their meeting with Argentina in the opening game of Group C in Qatar on Tuesday. After a month of training camps, this was the sixth and hardest test for coach Herve Renard’s men, coming against a team that reached the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Wahbi Khazri’s World Cup swansong could inspire Tunisia to new World Cup heights
On the shores of the French tourist island of Corsica, a young Wahbi Khazri would run, build sandcastles and dream big.
Flying Dutchman Verstappen chasing historic 15th win of season at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
ABU DHABI: Max Verstappen’s title-winning campaign this year has seen the Red Bull driver set down a serious marker, and he could make history again at this weekend’s Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Jeddah United fulfills basketball dream 20 years in the making
Everything starts with a dream. Then a goal.