’Fearless’ France favorites for ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams
PARIS: When Sonny Bill Williams retired from rugby union after the 2019 World Cup, he brought an end to one of the most glittering careers in the sport.
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Spain fire Vilda as women’s team coach, name his assistant as replacement
MADRID: Spain’s women’s team coach Jorge Vilda has been sacked, the football federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday, 10 days after FIFA suspended RFEF’s president for kissing team player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth in celebration of Spain’s World Cup victory.
Saudi national team hold training session in Newcastle ahead of friendlies
LONDON: The Saudi national team held a training session on Tuesday at South Shields FC, near Newcastle, ahead of two friendly matches during the training window, which runs from Sept. 3-12.
Saudi and Iranian clubs to resume home-and-away matches, AFC confirms
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a “groundbreaking” deal to resume home-and-away football matches between club sides after seven years of competing in neutral venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.
First woman president in Saudi sport hopes to bring success to Wej Club
JEDDAH: On June 8, Hanan Al-Qurashi became the first Saudi woman sports club president in the Kingdom’s history after she was appointed head of Taif-based Wej Club by the Ministry of Sport.
Title holder Swiatek dumped out by Ostapenko at US Open as Djokovic cruises through to last eight
NEW YORK: Defending champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the US Open on Sunday after defeat by Jelena Ostapenko and will lose her No.1 ranking, while Novak Djokovic marched into the quarterfinals.
All eyes on Salah as Saudi transfer window deadline draws close
Riyadh: Speculation over Mo Salah’s future at Liverpool continued Monday as the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and Roshn transfer deadline approached – despite Jurgen Klopp saying the Egyptian was not for sale.
Newcastle United owner backs Howe to turn around Premier League slump
BRIGHTON: “We will bounce back.” The message from the Newcastle United boardroom is loud and clear.