Saudi Arabian club hires Portuguese coach Luís Castro to join Cristiano Ronaldo
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F1 2024 season to begin with back-to-back Saturday night races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
The 2024 F1 season will begin with successive Saturday night races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The shift forward by 24 hours has happened due to the Muslim holy period of Ramadan beginning on Sunday March 10 — the day after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Ad Due to the season opening with back-to-back races, the curtain-raiser in Bahrain was also required to take place on a Saturday to help with freight logistics in between events.
Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino heads to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Ahli
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Roberto Firmino signed for Al-Ahli on Tuesday to become the latest star to head to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative Pro League. The Brazil striker left Liverpool at the end of last season after a trophy-filled eight-year spell, which saw him lift every major club title. Now, at the age of 31, he will join a host of other top soccer stars in Saudi Arabia as the oil-rich kingdom embarks on a spectacular attempt to raise the profile of its league. “I always played for big teams, now I am in Al-Ahli,” Firmino said in a video posted on Twitter by the club to announce his signing.
Jabeur says now or never for Saudi Arabia to invest in the sport
LONDON: Tunisia's world number six Ons Jabeur welcomed reports of Saudi Arabian interest in tennis, saying on Tuesday (Jul 4) the time was right for the Gulf country to invest in the sport and she would "100 per cent" compete in WTA tournaments there if it benefited players.
Saudi Arabia makes entry into Nepali consciousness through sport
Recent debuts by Saudi athletes at international competitions in Nepal have left a mark on the Himalayan state, with impressive performances introducing the Kingdom’s new sporting image to the country.
Steven Gerrard Joins Saudi Arabia Influx To Take Charge Of Al-Ettifaq
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October. Gerrard had previously said he had turned down an offer to head to the Gulf state, but has now been lured by the riches on offer. "Where legends are found. We're thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach," the club said in a post on Twitter. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh out of 16 clubs in the Saudi Pro League last season.
Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has returned to management after being sacked by Aston Villa in October less than a year into the job after winning just two of their opening 12 Premier League games.
Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom
In a quest to establish itself as the leading entertainment and sporting destination in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia has been engaging in fierce competition with its neighbouring nations.