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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Ansu Fati shines as Spain win final World Cup warmup
AMMAN: Ansu Fati made the most of his chance back with Spain’s national team, scoring a goal and showing he is in great form in La Roja’s 3-1 win over Jordan in a World Cup warmup on Thursday.
Hammer blow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup
DOHA: Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country’s football federation announced on Thursday. His club Bayern Munich added later that the 30-year-old, who was voted second in the Ballon d’Or last month behind Karim Benzema, had undergone “successful surgery” in Innsbruck where “a tendon was reattached to the head of his right fibula.” Bayern said Mane “will begin his rehab in Munich in the next few days.” The absence of the talismanic Mane is a massive blow to the Senegalese. He scored the winning penalty in a shootout victory against Egypt in the African Cup of Nations final and repeated the feat against the same opponents to qualify the Lions of Teranga for the World Cup.
Ronaldo very optimistic about Portugal's World Cup chances
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes his country has an excellent group of players and they are capable of doing well in the World Cup in Qatar.
Saudi national team meet World Cup officials
RIYADH: The Saudi national team met with World Cup officials on Thursday, who briefed them on the rules and arrangements of the global contest.
FIFA unveils this year's World Cup winner's trophy in Doha
FIFA has unveiled the winner's trophy that 32 nations will be hoping to get their hands on at this year's World Cup in Qatar, which kicks off on Sunday.
Davies on way to join Canada at World Cup
DOHA: Alphonso Davies is on his way to Qatar to join his Canada team mates for the World Cup, coach John Herdman said on Thursday, but may not be fit to play in the team's opener against Belgium.
Argentina forward Gonzalez out of World Cup
The 24-year-old Fiorentina forward has been replaced by Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid.