Saudi Arabia to host world’s biggest esports and gaming event this summer
RIYADH: Gamers8, the world’s biggest esports and gaming event, is taking place for eight weeks this summer in Riyadh.
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Saudi Arabia reach quarterfinals of 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia have reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup after on Thursday defeating the UAE 2-0 in the final Group D match.
Ex-Algeria, Porto star Madjer gets jail term for fraud
ALGIERS: An Algerian court on Thursday sentenced one-time Porto star and ex-national coach Rabah Madjer to six months in jail on Thursday for making “false declarations,” local media reported. Madjer, who owned two newspapers, was found to have continued to bank cheques from a public advertising agency for a year after the papers were closed.
Racing season returns to Saudi Arabia with expanded Taif program, larger prize pot
LONDON: Racing returns to Saudi Arabia next week with an expanded season of 48 meetings at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif, double the number of fixtures staged in 2021.
Newcastle beat Premier League rivals to make Matt Targett first signing of the summer
NEWCASTLE: Matt Targett is set to become Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer.
Saudi sports organization launches new health, activity program for students
RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has launched a major new initiative aimed at encouraging educators to create more active and fun school days for children throughout the Kingdom.
Sepp Blatter avoids testifying at start of FIFA fraud trial
BELLINZONA, Switzerland: Full of smiles and confidence before entering the courtroom, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter claimed later Wednesday he was bothered by chest pains and unable to testify on the opening day of his criminal trial. Once the most powerful man in the world of soccer, Blatter is facing charges of defrauding FIFA in a Swiss criminal court. He is on trial along with former France great Michel Platini, his former protégé who had been considered Blatter’s successor as president of the governing body of soccer.
European leagues tell UEFA to cut extra Champions League games, special spots
LONDON: Europe's domestic leagues told UEFA on Friday to scale back the number of Champions League matches intended in the new expanded format and scrap plans to help teams qualify based on their historical performances in the competition.