Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia 'a slap in the face' for Jake Daniels
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has said it was a slap in the face when Jordan Henderson moved to play in Saudi Arabia.
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Ticket Revenues From Qatar Asian Cup To Support Palestinians
Ticket revenues for the Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar are to be donated to support Palestinian relief efforts, the football tournament's local organising committee announced on Monday, as Israel's bombardment of Gaza continued. "We have decided to donate ticketing revenue generated from the Asian Cup in Qatar to much needed relief efforts in Palestine," the committee's chairman said without giving details on what proportion of sales would be given in aid. "We will be certain that this corporate social responsibility initiative will benefit those most affected, and that football fulfils its role as a support mechanism for people during the most difficult of times," Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani added.
Rain a 'good omen' for Mancini as Saudi Arabia ease past Pakistan in World Cup qualifier
The weather in Saudi Arabia was not quite what Roberto Mancini would have envisaged upon his competitive debut with his new side, but still they did enough to open 2026 World Cup qualification with victory against Pakistan.
Arab women urged to enter challenging world of sports media
ABU DHABI: There has never been a better time for women to enter the regional sports media world.
AC Milan opens Dubai HQ in Middle East expansion push
MILAN : AC Milan has opened headquarters in Dubai to reinforce its ties with key partners in the Middle East while tapping into commercial opportunities in the area, the Italian soccer club said on Monday.
Australia coach Arnold to give A-League hopefuls time to impress
MELBOURNE :Australia coach Graham Arnold is far from settled on his Asian Cup squad and will give home-based players more time to prove themselves and show form in the A-League.
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia marks sporting and cultural power shift to Asia
For just the third time in the tournament’s existence, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Asia, with Saudi Arabia the only confirmed bidder for the 2034 tournament — marking what appears to be a shifting of international sporting and cultural power to the continent.
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia marks sporting and cultural power shift to Asia
For just the third time in the tournament’s existence, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Asia, with Saudi Arabia the only confirmed bidder for the 2034 tournament — marking what appears to be a shifting of international sporting and cultural power to the continent.