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The Spanish Super Cup is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the Spanish Super Cup for the third time in a row.
Spanish Super Cup kicks off on Wednesday in Riyadh
RIYADH — The Spanish Super Cup is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia hosts the Spanish Super Cup for the third time in a row.Four teams are participating in the Super Cup, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Real Betis, from Jan. 11 to 15 at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.The event is being organized by the Ministry of Sports as part of the sporting events of the 2022 Diriyah Season. This is the second edition of the Super Cup.The Spanish Super Cup will begin on Wednesday with a match between Real Madrid against Valencia, while Thursday will see the match between Barcelona against Real Betis.The final match is to be played next Sunday, and all matches will take place at 10 p.m. local time.The tournament is part of a series of international sports...
January 10, 2023

Spanish Super Cup kicks off on Wednesday in Riyadh

French football star Kylian Mbappe, who won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, called on Le Graet to respect Zidane as he is a football legend.
French football chief apologizes to Zidane as remarks cause stir
PARIS — The French football body's head on Monday apologized to former FIFA World Cup champion and France legend Zinedine Zidane for dismissive comments about him."I would like to present my personal apologies for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player that he was and the coach he has become," French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet said in a communique, as local sports daily L'Equipe reported."These clumsy remarks have created a misunderstanding," he said.Le Graet, 81, who has been the French Football Federation chief since 2011, told a French sports channel on Sunday that Zidane, 50, had never been approached to coach the French national team."Zidane to Brazil (national team)? I...
January 09, 2023

French football chief apologizes to Zidane as remarks cause stir

The Australian Open 2023, one of the four tennis Grand Slams, will be held on Jan. 19-29.​
COVID-positive players allowed to play at Australian Open 2023
MELBOURNE — Australian Open 2023 players will not be required to take COVID-19 tests and will be able to play even if they had the virus, said the head of Tennis Australia on Monday."We’ve made it clear to our players, as well as our over 12,000 staff. We ask ... if anyone is feeling unwell, stay home,” Craig Tiley said. "It’s a normalized environment for us and, not dissimilar to cricket, there will potentially be players that will compete with COVID."Tiley added that it would be up to the players to reveal to the organizing body if they had tested positive for COVID-19.The move clears the way for Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, 35, who holds the record for most men's singles title win in the Australian Open, to compete this year.He was unable to compete...
January 09, 2023

COVID-positive players allowed to play at Australian Open 2023

Mohammed Al Nasfan, a Saudi squash team player, ranked 11th internationally at the England World Junior and Youth Squash.
Saudi squash player shines in England International Championship
RIYADH — Mohammed Al Nasfan, a Saudi squash team player, ranked 11th internationally at the England World Junior and Youth Squash.The championship was held in Birmingham, UK, from Jan. 4 to 8, with the participation of 256 players representing 28 countries, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.Executive Director of the Saudi Squash Federation Khaled Al-Saad praised Al Nasfan for his outstanding achievement, given that Saudi Arabia is making its debut in this distinguished tournament, which saw the participation of several world top players. — SPA
January 09, 2023

Saudi squash player shines in England International Championship

The Saudi national team players celebrate after  a 2-0 victory over Yemen, in the first round of the group stage of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup 2023 match at Basra International Stadium, in Basra.
KSA stuns with victory over Yemen in its 1st game of 25th Arabian Gulf Cup
BASRA — The Saudi national team achieved a 2-0 victory over Yemen, in the first round of the group stage of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup 2023 match at Basra International Stadium, in Basra.Saudi player, Sumayhan Al-Nabit managed to score the Saudi national team's first goal against Yemen, in the 19th minute, with a shot that beat goalkeeper Salem Al-Harish and hit the right corner of the net.Musab Al-Juwayr added the second goal for the Saudi national team in the 34th minute from a penalty kick. The penaly was awarded after Samihan Al-Nabit was obstructed inside the penalty area.The Saudi national team scored the first 3 points at the start of its march in the 25th Gulf Cup, to lead the first group, while Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman came in second place after a goalless draw in the...
January 07, 2023

KSA stuns with victory over Yemen in its 1st game of 25th Arabian Gulf Cup

Large number of dignitaries, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi and several senior Iraqi and Arab sports officials joined the football fans at opening ceremony at the Palm Trunk stadium.
Arabian Gulf Cup 25 kicks off in Iraq
BASRA — Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Al-Sudani inaugurated the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup in the southeastern province of Basra on Friday evening welcoming the guests and the participating teams.Large number of dignitaries, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi and several senior Iraqi and Arab sports officials joined the football fans at opening ceremony at the Palm Trunk stadium. The stadium, with a capacity of 65,000 spectators, witnessed various lyrical performances related to the legacy of Basra and its incredible history. The tournament's first group includes the Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Yemen teams, and their matches will play at the Basra International Stadium.In contrast, the second group includes the UAE, Qatar,...
January 07, 2023

Arabian Gulf Cup 25 kicks off in Iraq

Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo not in Al-Nassr's squad for Al-Tai match
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Al-Nassr’s squad for Friday’s Saudi Professional League match against Al Tai, amid media reports that the Portugal forward was going to make his debut despite being under a two-match suspension.The 37-year-old will miss his first two domestic games for the Saudi club after being suspended by England’s Football Association (FA) for knocking a phone out of a fan’s hand after Manchester United’s defeat at Everton in April.According to FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), any sanction of up to four matches that has been issued to a player by their former association must be “enforced by the new association.”The game against Al Tai was originally scheduled for Thursday but was postponed by 24 hours due...
January 06, 2023

Ronaldo not in Al-Nassr's squad for Al-Tai match

Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League has huge potential
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Pro League has huge potential, international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said on Thursday.In a short interview published by the Saudi club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo stressed that the Saudi league has amazing players and “it’s very strong and competitive.”Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr recently in a striking deal in football history, was accorded a grand welcome in the presence of a mammoth gathering of his fans and Al-Nassr officials at Mrsool Park on Tuesday.“To be here, I feel amazing; it’s an honor and I’m looking forward to start and make people happy and to make myself happy,” Ronaldo said.“I’m really glad to be here,” he added.“The most important thing at present is to enjoy, to win for the club and to help develop the...
January 06, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo: Saudi Pro League has huge potential

Cristiano Ronaldo during his second training session in Riyadh.
Al-Nassr president: Ronaldo requested us to treat him like his colleagues
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — International soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo requested the officials of the Saudi club Al-Nassr that he be treated like the rest of his squad in the club. This was disclosed by Musli Al-Muammar, president of the Riyadh-based club.“During the negotiations before signing the contract, Ronaldo requested us to treat him like his colleagues in the club,” he said. Addressing a press conference to officially present the football legend as the club’s new signing at the conference hall of the Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday, Al-Muammar said the contract with the Portuguese captain will produce a great impact not only on Al-Nassr, but also on Saudi sports in general.“Ronaldo’s deal is a remarkable addition to Al-Nassr Club and the Saudi sports,...
January 05, 2023

Al-Nassr president: Ronaldo requested us to treat him like his colleagues

Ken Block
Rally driver and YouTuber Ken Block killed in snowmobile accident
WASHINGTON — American motorsport legend and YouTube star Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident in Utah at the age of 55.A competitive rally driver in series such as Rally America and Global Rallycross, he earned wide renown later in life for his "Gymkhana" video series on YouTube.The 10-part series, in which he performed daring racing feats, earned him nearly two million subscribers.Block also co-founded the skate-wear clothing brand DC Shoes.Hoonigan Industries, another clothing company he owned, confirmed its founder's passing in a statement on Instagram on Monday."Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband. He will be incredibly missed."Block was riding a snowmobile up a steep slope in Wasatch County, Utah, when...
January 03, 2023

Rally driver and YouTuber Ken Block killed in snowmobile accident

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