Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece on Tuesday's deadline day.
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Thailand makes strong start as regatta launches in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Thailand’s top young sailing talent combined to produce an opening race victory, and two other podium finishes, as the 2023 Optimist Asian and Oceanian Championship got under way in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup, FIFA says
LAUSANNE: Saudi Arabia was the only football association to present a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup before the deadline closed, soccer’s global governing body said on Tuesday.
Game on! Saudi Arabia set to host football World Cup in 2034
RIYADH: Unpack those green scarves and replica shirts — the football World Cup, the biggest sports show on Earth, is coming to Saudi Arabia.
Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Qualifier In Paris Masters Defeat
Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spanish world number two Alcaraz, who was making his return to the court following injuries to his lower back and left foot, had been given a bye in the first round but had no answer to Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin who eased through 6-3, 6-4. "He didn't surprise me at all because I knew that he has been playing a great level these last few months, beating big guys, reaching finals," said a disconsolate Alcarez.
Europe's most charismatic royal? Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18
In a gesture that went viral, Spain's Princess Leonor broke protocol on 12 October.
Al-Dawsari, Kerr take Asian confederation's Player of the Year awards
Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year with Chelsea and Australia forward Sam Kerr taking the women's title at the regional body's awards ceremony in Doha on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after submitting sole bid
The decision will be ratified officially at the end of next year, providing all of the technical criteria are met.