Blue cards, sin-bins and captain-only zones: New football trials explained
Football's lawmakers Ifab are set to announce trials for sin-bins during matches whereby players will be shown a blue card and spend 10 minutes in the technical area.
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Saudi ambassador 'disappointed' over 'western centric' criticism of mulled WTA Finals move
The criticism over moving the Women's Tennis Association Finals to Saudi Arabia represents stereotypical and western-centric views, Saudi ambassador to the United States Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud has said.
Manchester United can't afford to ignore surprise Saudi Arabia transfer interest
Manchester United might have missed the boat when it comes to the Saudi riches. Only Alex Telles swapped Old Trafford for the Gulf state during a summer transfer window in which the Saudi Pro League set out their stall and swelled the coffers of clubs in Europe.
Saudi deal: Will Spain forgive Rafael Nadal for breaking its heart?
"Is it clear now who Rafa Nadal is?"
Iran on all fronts, Netanyahu rejects Saudi peace plan, China's baby bust, French education minister
How about never? Netanyahu rejects US-backed Saudi peace plan
Cristiano Ronaldo Says Saudi League 'More Competitive' Than French
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Friday that the often derided Saudi Pro League was "more competitive" than French Ligue 1. "To be honest, I think the Saudi championship isn't worse than the French championship. I think it's more competitive," five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo told the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. Ronaldo was the first major star to move to Saudi Arabia when he penned a deal with Al-Nassr last January.
Mourinho in talks over Saudi move amid European interest - source - ESPN
José Mourinho is in talks to take charge at Saudi Pro League team Al Shabab FC following his sacking by Roma, a source has told ESPN.
Euroviews. Rising Somalia-Ethiopia tensions could plunge the Horn of Africa into chaos
As the world welcomes the arrival of a new year and eyes are focused on the war in Gaza, tension continues to escalate in the Horn of Africa — a region of immense political instability.