Saudi football federation launches funding program to empower women’s football
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) on Monday announced a funding initiative and support system for women’s football clubs.
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Swiatek plays down the pressure as Wimbledon approaches
As Iga Swiatek navigated her way to a third Roland Garros crown, and fourth Grand Slam trophy overall, earlier this month, the 22-year-old Pole felt like “the whole world was watching” her.
Saudi sports unite behind Kingdom’s delegation at Special Olympics in Berlin
On Saturday night, top figures from Saudi sports attended the launch of the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics in a show of support for the Kingdom’s 130-strong delegation.
Manchester United discusses granting exclusivity to Qatari Sheikh in $6 billion-plus sale — sources
LONDON: English football club Manchester United is negotiating granting exclusivity to the consortium led by Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani in talks to sell itself for more than $6 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
FIFA to create anti-racism taskforce featuring Vinicius
BARCELONA: FIFA will create an anti-racism taskforce in which Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior will have a “prominent role,” the world football governing body said Thursday. Real Madrid winger Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans in May in an incident which provoked worldwide outrage, and has been the victim of multiple instances of racism during his time in Spain.
Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beat Italy 2-1, advance to Nations League final
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands: Another weekend, another European final for Rodri.
Riyadh Derby sees Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal eyeing different priorities
The Riyadh Derby is always a huge affair and Tuesday’s is bigger than most. The situation for Al-Nassr is simple — win no matter the cost. For Al-Hilal however, it is a little more complicated and there is the question as to whether temporary local bragging rights are more important than crucial cup games later this month.
Arthur Cabral’s penalty goal preserves Fiorentina’s unbeaten run at 14
FLORENCE: Fiorentina extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches across all competitions by drawing with Atalanta 1-1 in Serie A on Monday.