FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup
FIFA’s long-time engagement with Saudi Arabia became a fully formed partnership this year.
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Al-Buraikan strike enough to beat Al-Najma and take Ahli to fourth
RIYADH: Al-Ahli on Thursday night defeated hosts and newly promoted Al-Najma 1-0 in Buraidah to climb to fourth in the Saudi Pro League table, with the rest of the sixth round of matches still to come this weekend.
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Dubai Basketball extends Head Coach Jurica Golemac’s contract until 2028
DUBAI: Fresh from an emphatic 24-point win against reigning EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce, Dubai Basketball announced on Wednesday that Head Coach Jurica Golemac will have his contract extended to 2028.
Morocco’s third goalkeeper stars in shootout to secure a spot in the Under-20 World Cup final
SANTIAGO, Chile: Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco edged France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for their first Under-20 World Cup final.
Basketball-FIBA suspends British Basketball Federation over governance issues
A taskforce was set up in August by FIBA to investigate “regulatory non-compliance” within British basketballThe BBF robustly denied the claims, saying it had only granted an ‘interim license’ to Super League BasketballLONDON: The British Basketball Federation has been suspended by the sport’s world governing body and its men’s team barred from international competition because of governance issues, FIBA announced on Wednesday.A taskforce was set up in August by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to investigate “regulatory non-compliance” within British basketball after a power struggle between the BBF and Super League Basketball.The BBF awarded a 15-year license to run a new professional men’s competition — the Great Britain Basketball League — to GBB League Ltd.
New Murabba sponsors Al-Hilal’s women’s and youth teams
RIYADH: New Murabba, the mixed-use real estate development project in northwestern Riyadh and eastern Diriyah, has signed a shirt-sponsorship deal with Saudi football team Al-Hilal.
6 talking points ahead of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League kick-off
It’s that time of year again — the start of the new Saudi Pro League season. As 18 teams prepare amid fears, hopes and dreams, Arab News looks at six questions waiting to be answered in the 2025-26 campaign.
Liverpool’s Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez joins Al-Hilal
Liverpool’s Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal from the Premier League champions on a three-year deal, both clubs said on Saturday. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported that the Saudi club paid 53 million euros ($61.69 million) plus add-ons that could take the final price tag up to 56.6 million pounds for the 26-year-old. “Al-Hilal Club Company is pleased to announce the signing of Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool FC on a three-year contract,” Al-Hilal said on their website. “Nunez has just joined the squad during the current pre-season training camp in Germany,” Al-Hilal added.