Saudi Arabia makes history with first all-female camel race
Riyadh: Female camel riders and coaches from around the world are gearing up to contest the Kingdom’s first all-women camel race on Monday.
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Al-Fateh goalkeeper Jacob Rinne ready for challenge of Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema
RIYADH: Jacob Rinne moved to Al-Fateh from Danish side Aalborg BK last summer for a new challenge and a welcome escape from the harsh Scandinavian climate. Seven months later the Swedish goalkeeper was facing down Cristiano Ronaldo, aiming to shut out the world’s greatest international goalscorer. On that February evening, Ronaldo bested Rinne from the penalty spot as Al-Nassr snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in injury-time at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium. This Friday, the pair will meet again in the Saudi Pro League. “Thank you for reminding me,” Rinne smiles when asked by Arab News about the spot-kick in February.
Next Gen ATP Finals head to Saudi Arabia
LONDON: The Next Gen Finals are the latest major sporting event to head to Saudi Arabia with the ATP announcing on Thursday that Jeddah will be the host city until 2027. This year’s end-of-season tournament will take place over five days at the King Abdullah Sports City on indoor hard court from November 28 to December 2, with a record $2 million prize money on offer.
Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad the teams to beat after AFC Asian Champions League draw
Some of the clubs may not be too familiar to the likes of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema but these superstars now know who they will be facing in the 2023-24 AFC Asian Champions League.
Al-Nassr captain Ronaldo filmed shouting at match referee, shoving Shabab Al-Ahli staff member at half-time
Riyadh: The night may have ended in relief for Al-Nassr as they secured a spot in the AFC Champions League group stages, but frustration had riddled the Saudi club’s 4-2 win against the UAE’s Shabab Al-Ahli as shown by Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry reaction at half-time.
US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns after early World Cup exit, AP source says
NEW YORK: US women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Neymar looks forward to facing ‘top quality’ opposition in Saudi Pro League
RIYADH: Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr has credited fellow global footballing icon Cristiano Ronaldo for sparking the remarkable transformation of the Roshn Saudi League and admits the “exciting” prospect of facing the Portuguese legend and stars such as Karim Benzema and Robert Firmino will be motivation to “play even better” for new club Al Hilal.
US coach Steve Kerr, players proud of spreading basketball in the Middle East
ABU DHABI: The US national team are on a mission in Abu Dhabi, where they are wrapping up their preparations before flying to Manila for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.