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Saudi footballer Hassan Kadesh misses out on national team training on eve of Nigeria friendly

RIYADH: Saudi footballer Hassan Kadesh, who was suffering from a pain in his thigh, did not take part in the national team’s training session on Thursday ahead of their friendly match against Nigeria on Friday. Meanwhile, teammate Zakaria Al-Hawsawi took part in special exercises with medical staff. The game, at Portimao Stadium in Portugal, is part of the third phase of the Green Falcons’ preparations for the 2023 Asian Cup, which will kick off in January. Coach Roberto Mancini supervised the training session at the Cascade Wellness Resort. After warming up, the players took part in possession training and tactical exercises.

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Saudi footballer Hassan Kadesh misses out on national team training on eve of Nigeria friendly

Matheus Nunes admits surprise over Phil Foden as Man City star gets England training boost

Matthieu Pavon leads Open de Espana with champion Jon Rahm in touch

Diogo Dalot mocks former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

Rio Ferdinand doubles down on Cristiano Ronaldo snub as best Manchester United finisher

World Cup 2030 an opportunity for sponsors to build reach, say experts

Kyogo faces Celtic surgery threat head on as striker looks to put niggling shoulder injury to rest