Spain beat England to win Women’s World Cup
SYDNEY: Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday’s final.
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Girls competing for Saudi Arabia alongside boys for first time at ISF World School Summer Games
LONDON: Girls are representing Saudi Arabia alongside boys for the first time at the ISF World School Summer Games for U15s currently running in Rio de Janeiro.
Saudi football rise ‘long-term project’, says top official
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary football expansion is a “long-term project” with strong government support, unlike the short-lived Chinese boom, a senior league official told AFP. The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the oil-rich kingdom’s rulers in its goal to become one of the world’s top competitions, chief operating officer Carlo Nohra said. Nohra was speaking at Al-Hilal’s unveiling of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who joins Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and a host of other big names in a spending binge costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
UAE Pro League review: Mabkhout stars for Al-Jazira, losing start for Iniesta
There was double Dutch delight for Frank de Boer’s Al-Jazira and Al-Ain’s Alfred Schreuder, plus a losing debut for Spain legend Andres Iniesta at promoted Emirates Club, in a goal-laden 2023-24 ADNOC Pro League kick-off.
Raphael Varane 'makes decision on Manchester United future'
Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has reportedly chosen to stay at Old Trafford, at least for the time being, amid interest from Saudi Arabia.
Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo as the catalyst for Saudi Pro League transformation
Neymar has credited Cristiano Ronaldo for kickstarting the remarkable transformation of the Saudi Pro League, while the Brazilian forward said he was extremely motivated to deliver success for Al Hilal.
Neymar: Dulu Ronaldo Disebut Gila Pindah ke Arab, Sekarang...
Bintang baru Al Hilal, Neymar Jr memuji Cristiano Ronaldo sebagai pembuka jalan ke Saudi Pro League. Siapa sangka, setelahnya banyak bintang sepak bola yang berbondong-bondong datang.
Neymar: Ronaldo move transformed upstart Saudi league
Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal.