Italy rebound to blow out Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup
NICE: Italy rebounded from a 10-point halftime deficit to blow away Uruguay 38-17 on Wednesday and set up a potentially decisive clash against New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup.
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LIV Golf star Koepka gets major-level thrill from playing for US at Ryder Cup
CHICAGO: Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka says playing for the US in next week’s Ryder Cup will bring the same thrill as battling for top individual titles.
Ronaldo's Man Utd return 'turned out wrong': Solskjaer
LONDON: Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the club's re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo "turned out wrong".
New era for ROSHN Saudi League with more fans, more goals resulting in growth, engagement
RIYADH: In a new era for the ROSHN Saudi Pro League there has been considerable impact following the first month of the new 2023/24 season. The introduction of world-class international talent to the league has resulted in significant engagement across local and international fans, increases in match-day attendance – as well as a rise in broadcasting revenue and digital growth.
Brett Baier's week in Saudi Arabia yields behind-the-scenes look at country in transition: 'Tectonic changes'
'Special Report' anchor Bret Baier discusses his interview with the Saudi crown prince, which will air on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
SAFF signs agreement with French Football Federation to develop coaches’ programs
PARIS: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has signed a three-year cooperation agreement with the French Football Federation to support development programs of Saudi coaches. SAFF’s President Yasser Al-Misehal and his French counterpart Philippe Diallo signed the agreement in Paris, said a media statement issued on Wednesday. Al-Misehal confirmed that the agreement comes as an extension of the distinguished relations between the two federations. He said: “It comes as a continuation of the development of Saudi football in a way that enhances its presence on the global scene and benefits from advanced federations.” Meanwhile, Diallo praised the strengthening of cooperation with his Saudi counterpart in a way that serves football in both countries, and contributes to the growth of the game globally. The Saudi federation’s deputy president, Lamia Bahaian, and Laura Georges, the general secretary of the French federation, were also present during the signing ceremony in addition to Nasser Larguet, SAFF’s technical director. The agreement aims to develop coaching programs for Saudi male and female coaches. Over a period of three years, seven separate training programs will be provided, which include the professional training program, elite youth coaches program, physical fitness coaches program, goalkeeper coaches program, as well as defensive and offensive line coaches’ programs, and football directors program.
India revs up for maiden MotoGP at circuit where F1 stalled
GREATER NOIDA, India: India hosts its maiden MotoGP on Sunday as the premier motorcycling championship looks to tap a potentially lucrative new fan base and succeed on a track where Formula One stalled.
Saudi Pro League announces rapid financial growth after summer transfer spree
The Saudi Pro League has witnessed substantial growth in revenue, attendances and social media engagement, with revenue alone increasing by 650 per cent in the first month of the 2023/24 season – according to official league figures.