5 talking points for Arab nations from World Cup draw
RIYADH: The 2022 World Cup suddenly feels a lot closer after the draw on Friday in Doha. Here are 5 things that Arab nations possibly learned from the big event.
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Exciting possibilities await confident Saudis in World Cup draw
RIYADH: It is not hard to pick the darkest day for Saudi football on the global stage; the 8-0 thrashing by Germany at the 2002 World Cup finals will never be forgotten.
Adidas unveils official World Cup 2022 match ball ahead of draw
DOHA: Adidas has unveiled “Al Rihla” — the official match ball for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at an event in Qatar, which saw World Cup winners Kaka and Iker Casillas take part in friendly match alongside some of the best local players. It is the 14th successive ball Adidas has created for the World Cup and has been designed to travel faster in flight than any of its predecessors.
Saudi Arabia could host Joshua vs. Usyk rematch
LONDON: Saudi Arabia could host the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua rematch in late June, according to Ukrainian promoter Alexander Krassyuk.
Star-studded Morocco squad aim to right wrongs of 1st leg, secure World Cup qualification against Congo
RIYADH: Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt last week took major steps toward qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with 1-0 wins over Cameroon, Mali, and Senegal.
Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua: Saudi Arabia could host heavyweight rematch in late June
Saudi Arabia could host the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch in late June, according to the Ukrainian's promoter Alexander Krassyuk.
Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk set for summer 2022 Saudi Arabia fight after £91m offer
Anthony Joshua's highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk will take place in Saudi Arabia in June after a lucrative agreement was reached on Sunday evening, according to reports. The Watford-born fighter lost his world heavyweight titles to Usyk when the pair traded blows for the first time back in September and will be desperate to avenge his latest defeat with a much-improved showing at the next time of asking.
Al-Feiha’s Trajkovski shocks world as North Macedonia end Italy’s World Cup hopes
RIYADH: When Aleksandar Trajkovski returns to Saudi Arabia at the end of this week, he is going to have quite a story to tell his Al-Feiha teammates.