Riyadh begins preparations for 2023 World Combat Games
RIYADH: The organizing committee of the World Combat Games in Riyadh is preparing to host the event for the first time in the Middle East.
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Achraf Hakimi criticized for derogatory remark about Neymar’s new Saudi employers
RIYADH: Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has come in for criticism in Saudi Arabia after he suggested to new Al-Hilal signing Neymar that all he had to do was greet his new employers and they will throw more money at him.
Stellar line-up set for DP World ILT20 Season 2
DUBAI: Some of the world’s biggest cricket stars will represent the six DP World ILT20 franchises in Season 2 of the UAE’s biggest cricket league — the second most-watched in India.
Soniqs Esports claim PUBG Global Series 2 crown and $600,000 top prize at Gamers8
RIYADH: Soniqs Esports claimed PUBG Global Series 2 glory on Sunday night at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, to earn the coveted tournament trophy and top prize of $600,000.
AFC President Sheikh Salman praises ‘greatest-ever’ FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa has praised world governing body FIFA, as well as federations in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia, for helping to ensure the “greatest” World Cup for women.
Team Vitality win Counter-Strike: Global Offensive contest at Gamers8
RIYADH: Team Vitality claimed $400,000 and the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive title on Sunday night at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest esports and gaming festival, after beating Ence 2-1 in the final.
Ronaldo and big-spending Saudi clubs primed to dominate Asian Champions League
SEOUL, South Korea: Cristiano Ronaldo gets his first taste of Asian competition on Tuesday as Al-Nassr meets Shabab Al-Ahli of Dubai in a Champions League preliminary round playoff with the rest of the continent wondering if big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs can be stopped. Al-Nassr finished second in its domestic league last season but since signing the five-time Ballon D’Or winner in December, has added more stars this summer.
Lens unveil record signing Wahi as Minamino inspires Monaco to victory over Strasbourg
PARIS: Lens presented club record signing Elye Wahi ahead of their 1-1 draw with Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Takumi Minamino scored twice and grabbed an assist in Monaco’s 3-0 win over Strasbourg.