Bosnia and Egypt clinch crucial wins in Paralympic sitting volleyball
Since first qualifying for the Paralympics in 2000, Bosnia have never finished outside of the podium and they made a...
Saudi pushes equal pay at launch of women’s tennis finals
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced in April that Riyadh would host the next three editions of the tour finals...
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Ronaldo must serve two-match ban before Al Nassr debut: Official
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo still needs to serve a two-match English Football Association ban before making his Al Nassr...
- Ronaldo was slapped with the ban in November for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand after Manchester United, his club at the time, lost to Everton.
- Al Nassr has not yet registered Ronaldo because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players.
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Saudi Arabia gets first female international football referee
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Arabia's first female international referee was appointed by FIFA on Thursday, less than a year after...
- Opportunities have started to open up in women's sport including a women's football league that started in November 2021.
- Saudi Arabia has applied to hold the Women's Asian Cup in 2026 and is the sole bidder for the men's version in 2027.
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Tearful Brazil bids farewell to its favorite son Pele
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely...
- Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pele exploded onto the scene at age 15, when he made his professional debut with Santos.
- He went on to win the World Cup three times with Brazil, in 1958, 1962 and 1970 - the only player in history to achieve the feat
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From F1 to CR7, Saudi Arabia’s sports shopping spree
Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by...
- The 2029 Asian Winter Games will be held at NEOM, an under-construction $500 billion megacity that is planning a year-round winter sports complex.
- Saudi money has created a schism in the golf world with the heavily funded LIV Tour, which has lured some top players.
Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling
Ronaldo, who left Manchester United under a cloud after slamming the club in a TV interview, will appear at Al...
- The 37-year-old, a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, touched down in the capital late on Monday, according to Al Ekhbariya state run TV
- The latest, and possibly final, chapter in an illustrious career comes weeks after Portugal's quarter-final exit from the World Cup in neighbouring Qatar
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Iran arrests footballers at mixed-gender party, say media reports
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iranian authorities have arrested football players who attended a mixed party east of Tehran, local media reported Sunday,...
- Iran has been rocked by unrest since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, 22, following her arrest for allegedly violating the dress code.
- Iranian law only permits non-Muslims to consume alcohol for religious purposes. Dancing with the opposite gender is forbidden.
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DEWA encourages active lifestyle by organizing sporting events
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organized 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437...
- DEWA sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events.
- DEWA’s Sports Committee organized the DEWA Bowling Tournament 2022 and 120 employees participated in the event.
Dune and dusted as Dakar Rally tests limits of endurance
The Frenchman, who has just won the 2022 edition of the Extreme E, has a tough battle in front of...
- The first race in 1978 set off from the Trocadero in Paris and ended in the Senegal capital but after 29 years in Africa, the threats became too great
- That meant moving the race to South American for 11 years before switching it to Saudi Arabia in 2020
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Iraq football body launches ticket sales for Gulf Cup
The Gulf Cup brings together the hosts as well as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, Bahrain, Oman and the United...
- The federation shared a link for the ticketing website on its Facebook page, with prices ranging from $10-$30
- Iraq has scrapped visa fees for the football fans entering Iraq for the upcoming tournament
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Basketball stands collapse in Egypt stadium, injuring 27
A basketball match in Cairo turned into a scene of tragedy when part of a sports stadium where the match...
- The Egyptian basketball federation suspended the match between Alexandria's Al Ittihad and Cairo's Al Ahly as first responders rushed to the Hassan Mostafa Sports Hall
- Youth and Sports Minister Ashraf Sobhi has appointed a committee to look into the circumstances of the incident.
Bosnia and Egypt clinch crucial wins in Paralympic sitting volleyball
Since first qualifying for the Paralympics in 2000, Bosnia have never finished outside of the podium and they made a...
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Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction
Before Tuesday, England all-rounder Sam Curran was the most expensive player after being bought for $2.23 million last year by...
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Brazilian Fluminense qualifies for FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Egyptian Al-Ahly
Two goals in the final 20 minutes in Jeddah by Jhon Arias, from the penalty spot, and then John Kennedy...
Qatar Airways and Asian Football Confederation sign partnership deal
Doha, Qatar--Qatar Airways Group and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a global partnership set to transform the fan...
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Turkish top-flight suspended after ‘vile, inhumane’ referee attack
According to local media Halil Umut Meler was the transferred to a hospital due to his injuries. the TFF said...
- Ankaragucu chief floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game
- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the incident which took place in the capital city, Ankara
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DP World, Zee Entertainment rope in David Warner for ILT20 Season 2 marketing campaign
Dubai, UAE - Australian cricket star David Warner along with Indian top Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will lead the marketing campaign...
- Warner is set to make his DP World ILT20 debut in Season 2, the southpaw will appear for the Dubai Capitals
- The 34-match tournament will be played at the three cricketing destinations – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah
Saudi Arabia announces e-visa feature for FIFA Club World Cup fans
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, has rolled out...
- Exclusively tailored for FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 ticket holders, this electronic visa offering enables seamless entry into the Kingdom expressly for the event
- The feature supplements existing options available to citizens of diverse nations, allowing them to visit Saudi Arabia through electronic visit visas or upon arrival