Saudi World Cup fans buzzing in Miami as players countdown to Uruguay opener
RIYADH: Saudi soccer fans in the US took part in a celebratory march in Miami on Saturday as the countdown begins to the Green Falcons’ opening World Cup game.
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Toure set for managerial debut at Slovan
June 13 : Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set for his first managerial role at Slovan Bratislava after joining the Slovak champions on a three-year contract on Saturday.
Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder
June 13 : Spain arrive in Atlanta with the air of a team expecting a long World Cup summer, but on Monday they face opponents carrying an equally powerful feeling: the giddy disbelief of a nation seeing its name on the tournament board for the first time.
Bielsa's new-look Uruguay test Saudi dreams of another World Cup upset
MIAMI, June 13 : Saudi Arabia will attempt to recreate their World Cup magic from 2022 when they face Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in their Group H opener on Monday, but this time it is uncertainty rather than confidence driving the Gulf nation's campaign.
‘Riyadh remains the hub’: official discusses EWC move to Paris
RIYADH: The recent decision to shift the Esports World Cup from Riyadh to Paris after two successful events in Saudi Arabia’s capital has sparked discussion across the esports industry, with many wondering what the move means for the future of the competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo Shrugs Off World Cup Fitness Doubts: 'Have You Not Seen Me Play?'
Cristiano Ronaldo has won just about everything soccer has to offer, but he has always treated his body like his most important trophy. That hasn’t changed with the Portugal captain now entering his sixth FIFA World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, says he is physically ‘fine’ ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON: Despite not scoring in either of Portugal’s World Cup tune-ups this month, 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists his fitness level is not a concern. “Physically? I’m fine,” the forward told reporters on Friday, per ESPN. “Have you not seen my matches?“ Ronaldo scored 28 times for his club this season to help Al Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title in his fourth campaign with the club.
Coca-Cola Fan Zone brings cultures together at World Cup opening night in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Coca-Cola Fan Zone at JAX District in Diriyah could simply be described as a place for fans to watch matches alongside a range of entertainment activities. But that would not do it justice.