Saudi Arabia name 26-man squad for World Cup training camp in Spain
Saudi Arabia national team coach Herve Renard has announced his 26-man squad for the World Cup preparatory camp that will be held in the Spanish city of Alicante from Sept. 17-27.
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Saudi Arabia national team coach Herve Renard has announced his 26-man squad for the World Cup preparatory camp that will be held in the Spanish city of Alicante from Sept. 17-27.
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