Saudi 2034 World Cup bid boosted by full AFC support, FIFA’s Asian tournament pledge
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA-favored bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 passed on Wednesday one of the few barriers left in what seems an inevitable win.
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Saudi player wins first medal in 2023 World Karate Championships
Saudi national team player Fahd Al-Khathami has claimed the first Saudi medal in the 2023 World Karate Championships, after defeating his German counterpart Ozdemir Muhammad with a score of 3-0 in an individual fight under the weight of 67, winning the bronze medal in the 26th World Karate Championships, currently held in the capital of Hungary, Budapest.
Leipzig’s German Cup title defense ends in 1-0 loss at Wolfsburg
WOLFSBURG, Germany: Leipzig coach Marco Rose mourned the end of a “great journey” as the team’s two-year reign as holder of the German Cup ended in the second round Tuesday in a 1-0 loss at Wolfsburg.
Salem Al-Dawsari is 6th Saudi footballer to be named AFC Player of the Year
BEIRUT: Saudi superstar Salem Al-Dawsari on Tuesday became the sixth player from the Kingdom, and the fifth from Al-Hilal, to be crowned Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year. Earlier in the evening, Australia and Chelsea forward Sam Kerr took the women’s title. They were honored during the glitzy 2023 AFC Annual Awards ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha. “I am very happy with this achievement and I would like to thank the leadership in Saudi Arabia for their keen interest in athletes and support for sport,” 32-year-old Al-Dawsari said, according to a report on the AFC website. “I also want to thank the Saudi Football Federation, Al-Hilal, the Saudi national team, as well as the fans.
Abu Dhabi preseason games key to building championship-winning habits, says Dallas Mavericks’ head coach
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd says his team will look to build “championship habits” when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in two preseason games as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 presented by ADQ.
Pengadilan Prancis Perintahkan Penangkapan Eks Presiden AFC!
Mantan presiden Konfederasi Sepakbola Asia (AFC), Mohammed bin Hammam, jadi buruan pengadilan Prancis. Pria Qatar itu diduga melakukan korupsi voting tuan rumah Piala Dunia 2022.
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.
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.