Why Wasim Akram’s criticism of Babar-Kohli jersey swap was misplaced
The year is 1931 and 30,000 football fans await an epic encounter between France and England at the Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, 40 km outside of downtown Paris.
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Karim Benzema faces backlash in France over statement of solidarity with people of Gaza
BEIRUT: Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi club Al-Ittihad, is facing a backlash from officials in his home country after he expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza and said they were being subjected to unjust bombing. In a message posted on social media site X on Sunday, the current FIFA Ballon D’or holder wrote: “All our prayers for the inhabitants of Gaza who are once again victims of these unjust bombings which spare no women or children.” The post has garnered more than 558,000 likes, 180,000 retweets and 60,000 comments.
All-woman F1 Academy series to race in Saudi Arabia to start an expanded 2024 schedule
LONDON: Formula One’s F1 Academy series for female drivers will race next year in Saudi Arabia to start an expanded schedule with a more prominent role in grand prix weekends.
Green Falcons ready for Mali in Asian Cup preparations
RIYADH: Saudi national team footballers continue their preparations for the Asian Cup as they play Mali in a friendly on Tuesday.
Belgium-Sweden Euro qualifier abandoned after Brussels shooting
PARIS: Belgium’s Euro 2024 Group F qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at halftime and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday.
The women that built Eastern Flames into a Saudi Women’s Premier League club
Have you heard the one about the Saudi Arabian businesswoman and US Mexican expat who built a women’s football club in Saudi Arabia?
Germany beat US 3-1 in soccer exhibition as Reyna plays under Berhalter for first time since feud
EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut: Gio Reyna was noticeable with dyed blond hair in his first game back with Gregg Berhalter following the eruption of their family feud at last year’s World Cup. Germany’s offense in its first game under Julian Nagelsmann and a porous US defense also stood out.
Gavi goal against Norway sees Spain and Scotland qualify for European Championship
MADRID: Gavi’s winning goal for Spain against Norway in a European Championship qualifier on Sunday will likely have been cheered as wildly in Glasgow as it was in Madrid.