BBC presenter Clive Myrie issues message as he escapes war-torn Kyiv
Clive Myrie has escaped Kyiv, the Bolton-born BBC presenter has said. The 57-year-old journalist bravely stayed in the Ukrainian capital until the very last moment.
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Al-Ahli in relegation battle after coach Besnik Hasi is sacked following defeat to Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ahli lost 1-0 to Al-Ettifaq on Friday evening, a result that leaves the three-time champions in real relegation trouble and without a coach following the subsequent dismissal of Besnik Hasi. The new man, reported in South America to be Uruguayan boss Robert Siboldi, does not have much time to steer the Jeddah giants to safety. With seven games left, they are just three points above the trapdoor and others below have games in hand.
Al Wahda close gap on Adnoc Pro League leaders Al Ain after win over Shabab Al Ahli
Al Wahda moved to within four points of Adnoc Pro League leaders Al Ain after a resounding 3-1 victory over Shabab Al Ahli on Friday, while the Garden City club were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Al Orooba.
Brave dad-of-three pharmacist leaves Longsight on mercy mission to help Ukrainian refugees
A pharmacist from Manchester is on his way to Poland to help deliver urgent humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Boost for Saudi clubs as Kingdom hosts 2022 AFC Champions League games
RIYADH: The Asian ambitions of Saudi Arabian clubs received a major boost on Thursday with the announcement that all five groups in the western zone of the 2022 AFC Champions League will be held in the Kingdom in April.
Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh
Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City.
Mumbai City FC To Make AFC Champions League Debut In April In Riyadh
Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent. Riyadh will host the Group B matches, featuring UAE's Al Jazira, Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab and three-time AFC Cup winners Air Force Club of Iraq, besides Mumbai City. Mumbai City FC qualified for the AFC Champions League after topping the league phase of the ISL 2020-21.
UAE to host China, Syria World Cup qualifiers
The United Arab Emirates has been selected as the neutral venue for this month's Asian World Cup qualifiers involving China and Syria, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday, without giving a reason for the change.