Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
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How are the 2026 World Cup contenders shaping up?
Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when...
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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...
- Al Ahly were left to rue a number of missed chances as the African champions failed to find a way past 43-year-old Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio
- Al Ahly had dumped out a star-studded Al-Ittihad featuring Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Fabinho on their home patch in the previous round
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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...
- The airline said that the partnership will run from 2023 to 2029 in time for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which kicks off next year in January
- Qatar Airways CEO said that the agreements marks a shared commitment to linking up people across borders and promoting competitive sportsmanship.
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Inter Miami to play two ‘friendlies’ in Saudi Arabia next year
Miami, United States--Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a...
- Inter Miami would take on Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29
- On February 1, they will face Al Nassr, giving Messi the chance to lock horns once again with Ronaldo
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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
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Saudi-backed Newcastle face Champions League reality check
Manchester, United Kingdom - Newcastle must overcome the might of Paris Saint-Germain and a mounting injury list if the Magpies' first...
- Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's men sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F
- Newcastle are aiming to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City as a state-backed project that can go onto dominate English football and conquer Europe
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Leclerc fastest, Sainz crashes as Ferrari out-pace Mercedes
On a day of mixed fortunes for the 'scarlet scuderia' at the Yas Marina Circuit, the luckless Sainz – who...
- Leclerc topped the times by 0.043 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, who is chasing the first win of his career, with three-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull third
- Verstappen, who is seeking a record-enhancing 19th win of the season and 54th of his career in Sunday’s race, has won the last three Abu Dhabi events from pole position
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Messi’s World Cup jerseys up for $10m auction
If the jerseys sell for above $10m, that could make the sale the most valuable collection of sports memorabilia ever...
- He donned these shirts during the first halves of the group-stage rounds against Saudi Arabia and Mexico, as well as later games against Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.
- The most expensive individual jersey ever sold at auction was one that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during his NBA finals run in 1998. It sold for $10.1m.
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Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title
Ahmedabad, India -- Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with...
- Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home.
- Head's knock and his marathon stand of 192 with Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 58, ended India's dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches at the event.
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Saudi taekwondo star edged out in historic Olympic women’s medal pursuit
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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...
- Saudi Arabia has been luring professional tennis players to tournaments since 2019, part of a broader campaign to turn the conservative and formerly closed-off kingdom into a sport
- It has also recruited top footballers including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into its professional league and hosted marquee heavyweight boxing bouts and Formula One races
From fighting boys to Saudi Olympic history for female taekwondo star
Abha, Saudi Arabia - Saudi taekwondo standout Donia Abu Taleb had an unusual introduction to the sport: for years she trained...
- Donia Abu Taleb has become the first Saudi woman to qualify for the Olympics and is dreaming of bringing home the Gulf kingdom's first gold medal when she competes in Paris
- Abu Taleb has taken advantage of the newfound state backing, bagging gold at the 2020 Arab Taekwondo Championship and bronze medals at the Asian and world championships in 2022
Palestine create history by reaching third round of World Cup qualifiers
Hong Kong, China - Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup...
- Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, the Palestinian team has already claimed footballing history this year by making a debut appearance in the Asian Cup knockout phase
- On Thursday, Palestine, who came into the Group I match with seven points, only needed a draw to progress, and they got the desired result