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Chiara Noja has been named Golf Saudi 2022 ambassador after such icons of women’s golf as Anna Nordqvist, Anne Van Dam and Carlota Ciganda.
Youngest European professional champion is Golf Saudi's latest global ambassador
SOTOGRANDE, Spain — German professional golfer Chiara Noja, who is Europe’s youngest golfer to win a professional tour event, has become the latest global ambassador to join Golf Saudi.Chiara Noja has been named Golf Saudi 2022 ambassador after such icons of women’s golf as Anna Nordqvist, Anne Van Dam and Carlota Ciganda.One of the in-form players of the past twelve months, Chiara Noja will not only feature in Golf Saudi owned events going forward but more importantly will aid the organization in its ongoing journey to bring the great game of golf to new audiences, particularly young girls and women, both globally and within the Kingdom.News of Chiara’s ambassadorship was announced during this week’s Aramco Team Series event in Sotogrande, which is taking place from August...
August 19, 2022

Youngest European professional champion is Golf Saudi's latest global ambassador

Community Event with Ramla Ali on Wednesday ahead of the Rage on the Red Sea heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Olexander Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ramla Ali puts on boxing clinic with Saudi girls ahead of history-making fight
JEDDAH — Ramla Ali put on a boxing session with young girls in Saudi Arabia on Thursday ahead of her history-making bout against Crystal Nova Garcia at the Rage on the Red Sea this Saturday.Ali is used to making history having become England's first Muslim fighter to claim an amateur title in the country and she will etch her name into the record books alongside her opponent as they become the first females to fight professionally in Saudi Arabia.The country is harnessing sport as a tool for transformation and, since Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. headlined the Clash of the Dunes in 2019 in the Kingdom, there has been a 150 percent uptake in female sports participation.Boxing as a whole has seen a 300 percent jump in Saudis taking up the sport and the Saudi Arabian Boxing...
August 19, 2022

Ramla Ali puts on boxing clinic with Saudi girls ahead of history-making fight

Amid singing, dancing and deep talk, Usyk and Joshua address pre-fight press conference
By Aljohara ZareaJEDDAH — Amid high tension, singing and dance, challenge and deep talk about life, the world’s top boxers Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua presented themselves at a press conference in the runup to the biggest boxing event in Jeddah.The pre-fight press conference for the rematch event, Rage on The Red Sea, which millions of fans around the world are waiting for, was held in Jeddah on Wednesday.Joshua's nervousness was a little noticeable, as he started his talk by saying that they must win, and called to get the job done and to stay focused.He confirmed that there was too much pressure during his training but the team has pushed and challenged him to complete his path toward success.Joshua stated that he wants to be disciplined enough, while describing the whole...
August 18, 2022

Amid singing, dancing and deep talk, Usyk and Joshua address pre-fight press conference

Rage On The Red Sea — Usyk and Joshua
Usyk, Joshua conduct open training ahead of the biggest boxing event in Saudi Arabia
By Aljohara ZareaJEDDAH — World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and his top rival Anthony Joshua conducted open training on Tuesday before the media in preparation for the biggest boxing event yet in Saudi Arabia.Usyk and Joshua showcased their fighting strength in separate sessions in an exciting atmosphere, where they also shared their impressions and preparations for the big fight on Saturday. Joshua stated after conducting the open training session that he has been here in Jeddah for over a month, and Saudi Arabia is considered his second home “The previous experiences were helpful and I have learned a lot, but I don’t know how much it will help me”, “I’m focused and ready to get the job done” Joshua said “One of my main strengths is that I’m a quick...
August 17, 2022

Usyk, Joshua conduct open training ahead of the biggest boxing event in Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Britain's Anthony Joshua
Jeddah is 4 steps away from witnessing biggest boxing event
By Aljohara ZareaJEDDAH — Jeddah is only 4 days away to witness one of the major international sports competitions hosted by Saudi Arabia - Rage on the Red Sea. Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Britain's Anthony Joshua will compete for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship title. Rage on the Red Sea will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Hall in Jeddah on Saturday, August 20, where the fans will have the opportunity to witness a heavy fight that is going to take place in Jeddah for the first time since the 90s. The activities and events of the Rage on the Red Sea Week began on the 14th of August, as the professional boxers landed at the Media Arrival event. Speaking to Saudi Gazette, Anthony Joshua said that his return to compete in Saudi Arabia is 100 percent...
August 16, 2022

Jeddah is 4 steps away from witnessing biggest boxing event

England won the Under-17's World Cup in India in 2017.
Fifa suspends Indian FA over undue influence from third parties
ZURICH — India's football association has been suspended by Fifa because of "undue influence from third parties".The suspension means the women's Under-17's World Cup, set to begin in the country on 11 October, will not take place as planned.India's highest court had disbanded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in May and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport.Fifa's member federations must be free from legal and political interference.World governing body Fifa and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have met Indian football stakeholders and laid down a roadmap for the AIFF, which has to change its rules by the end of July and hold elections by 15 September."The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of...
August 16, 2022

Fifa suspends Indian FA over undue influence from third parties

Tuchel and Conte were embroiled in two angry exchanges as tempers flared in the Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel and Conte charged with improper conduct by FA
LONDON — Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte have been charged with improper conduct after their explosive clashes in Sunday's stormy 2-2 draw. Tuchel and Conte were embroiled in two angry exchanges as tempers flared in the Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge.Both managers were booked for the first bust-up, which was sparked after Conte celebrated Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's equaliser close to Tuchel's technical area.Tuchel and Conte clashed again when an aggressive handshake between the pair, who were both shown red cards, sparked further ugly scenes involving players and coaching staff from the London rivals."Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have both been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3, following the Premier League fixture between...
August 15, 2022

Tuchel and Conte charged with improper conduct by FA

Liverpool will only sign the 'right' players despite injuries, says Klopp
LIVERPOOL — Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said that a mounting injury list at the club was a concern but that he would not splurge in the transfer market just for the sake of strengthening his squad. Liverpool, who were held to a disappointing draw by promoted Fulham on the opening weekend, have been hit with injuries to several key players, including Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas, Reuters reports."We have injuries, that's how it is. It is a question of how long will the players be out," Klopp told reporters ahead of Monday's home fixture against Crystal Palace."There are different solutions for it. One of them is the transfer market. That only makes sense if we can bring in the right player - the right player, not...
August 13, 2022

Liverpool will only sign the 'right' players despite injuries, says Klopp

Barcelona sells more assets as it hopes to register players
BARCELONA — Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets in the hopes of meeting the Spanish league’s financial rules so Robert Lewandowski and its other signings can play in the season opener. Barcelona said Friday that it had agreed to sell 24.5% of its Barça Studios production hub to Orpheus Media in a deal that would earn it 100 million euros ($103 million), the Associated Press (AP) said in a report. Last month Barcelona sold an initial 25% stake in its production hub to Socios.com, a blockchain provider, for another 100 million euros as well as 25% of its Spanish league television rights for the next 25 years for nearly 670 million euros ($689 million). All told, the heavily indebted Catalan club has mortgaged its future for 870 million euros ($895 million) in...
August 12, 2022

Barcelona sells more assets as it hopes to register players

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne on shortlist for UEFA award
NYON — Two Real Madrid teammates made the three-man shortlist announced Friday for the UEFA player of the year award for last season, while no Liverpool player was included. Champions League winner Madrid was represented by Karim Benzema, who scored a competition-best 15 goals, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was the standout in its 1-0 win over Liverpool in the final. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who plays with Courtois for Belgium, completed the list after a vote by coaches and selected journalists, the Associated Press (AP) reported. In the award for coaches, Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is on the shortlist with Jürgen Klopp of Liverpool and Man City’s Pep Guardiola. The winners will be announced Aug. 25 in Istanbul at the draw for the group stage of...
August 12, 2022

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne on shortlist for UEFA award

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