Arabian Gulf Cup hosts Iraq sink Saudi Arabia 2-0
BASRA: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Monday evening at a near-waterlogged Basra International Stadium to go top of Group A after two games in the Arabian Gulf Cup.
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Arabian Gulf Cup hosts Iraq sink Saudi Arabia in torrential rain with 2-0 win
BASRA: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 on Monday evening at an almost flooded Basra International Stadium to go top of Group A after two games in the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup. Despite conditions that bordered on the farcical, Ibrahim Bayesh’s first half goal put the hosts in control Aso Rostam sealed the win just before the end.
Formula E returns to Diriyah with race doubleheader
DIRIYAH: The Diriyah ePrix returns with a doubleheader of races scheduled for late January at the Riyadh Street Circuit.
Newcastle eyes first League Cup semifinal in 47 years ahead of Tuesday clash
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United must find their clinical edge if the team is to progress to its first League Cup semifinal since 1976.
Iraqi hospitality at the fore as Basra residents open homes to traveling fans
BASRA: Ever since Basra was announced as the host of the 2023 Arabian Gulf Cup, concerns over adequate accommodation were raised. With thousands of footballing fans descending on the southern Iraqi city, a limited number of hotel rooms has left many expecting a lodging crisis.
Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi: club source
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo will earn 200 million euros to promote Saudi Arabia's joint 2030 World Cup bid in addition to his club salary, a source close to his club told AFP Monday.
Manchester United target Wout Weghorst's future in hands of Besiktas
Manchester United's hopes of striking a deal for Netherlands international Wout Weghorst lie in the hands of Besiktas after the Turkish club dismissed reports that his loan deal from Burnley includes a break clause.
Roberto Martinez appointed Portugal coach, says he will contact Ronaldo
LISBON: Portugal named former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Monday (Jan 9) and the Spaniard said he would sit down with Cristiano Ronaldo to talk about his future in the team.