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Saudi Arabia Ready For Summer Or Winter World Cup After Rapid Bid Process | Football News
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Saudi Arabia Ready For Summer Or Winter World Cup After Rapid Bid Process | Football News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, as the conservative oil giant was anointed the tournament's host just weeks after announcing a bid. The quickfire crowning of the alcohol-free desert monarchy, which first allowed non-religious foreign tourists in 2019, comes less than a year after neighbouring Qatar held the first winter World Cup, and the first in the Middle East.Despite summer temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the major cities, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal did not rule out playing the tournament in the hottest months."Of course, we are ready for all possibilities," Misehal said late on Tuesday at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Doha, when as...
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid Boosted After This Decision | Football News
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid Boosted After This Decision | Football News

[ad_1] One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said on Wednesday that his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. Thohir's change of plan was detailed in a statement on the Indonesian soccer federation website hours before an online meeting of the Asian Football Confederation, whose 47 members include Australia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to "be united for the 2034 World Cup."Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi soccer and the kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and FIFA's surprise decision two weeks ago to fast-track bidding for the 2034 men's tournament was seen as favourable for them.Only members of the AFC and O...
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Asian Games 2023, India vs Saudi Arabia Live Score, September 28: Cautious Start By Sunil Chhteri And Co | IND 0-0 KSA | Asian Games News
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Asian Games 2023, India vs Saudi Arabia Live Score, September 28: Cautious Start By Sunil Chhteri And Co | IND 0-0 KSA | Asian Games News

[ad_1] India take on Saudi Arabia for a place in the quarterfinals for men's football event.© X (Twitter)India vs Saudi Arabia Live Updates:India are displaying a brilliant form against Saudi Arabia in the Round of 16 match of the Asian Games. Both the teams are trying their best to take an early lead. India take on Saudi Arabia in the Round of 16 tie of men's football event at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium, Hangzhou. The Sunil Chhetri-led side began their Asian Games 2023 journey with a 5-1 demoralising loss against China in their first Group A match but managed to comeback strong in their second game against Bangladesh with a 1-0 win. Despite drawing their final group game against Myanmar, the Indian team qualified for the pre-quarterfinals, having scored more goals than Myanmar....
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Asian Games 2023 Day 5 Live Updates: Wushu Star Roshibina Devi, Indian Football Team To Be In Action | Asian Games News
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Asian Games 2023 Day 5 Live Updates: Wushu Star Roshibina Devi, Indian Football Team To Be In Action | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Asian Games 2023, September 28 action live: India aims to add more medals to the tally of 22.© TwitterAsian Games 2023 Live Updates, Day 5: After a brilliant run at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday with eight medals across disciplines, India will aim to continue the purple patch at the continental event on Thursday wel well. Wushu star Roshibina Devi will be in action in the Women's 60 kg final while Hriday Chheda as well as Anush Agarwalla are set to compete in the individual Dressage - Intermediate discipline final in equestrian. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey and football teams will also be hoping to stay in contention for a medal.(Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)Here are the Live Updates of Asian Games 2023, September 28:Topics mentioned in ...
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Asian Games: India Football Team Holds Training Session Ahead Of Saudi Arabia Clash | Asian Games News
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Asian Games: India Football Team Holds Training Session Ahead Of Saudi Arabia Clash | Asian Games News

[ad_1] Indian football team during a training session at Asian Games 2023.© TwitterThe Indian football team held its first training session in Hangzhou before their round of 16 match at the Asian Games. "Finally got done with the first training session with our boys, enjoying beautiful facilities in Hangzhou. Only in the city they have 29 new stadiums and in the region 41. It's amazing what China has done for football infrastructure to grow the sport," India Head Coach Igor Stimac wrote on X. Stimac earlier appreciated the Blue Tigers for qualifying to the round of 16 of the tournament even after completing their recovery sessions at a park in China.(Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)Finally got done with the first training session with our boys, enjoying bea...
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Roberto Mancini Eyes Asian Cup As He Seals Lucrative Saudi Move | Football News
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Roberto Mancini Eyes Asian Cup As He Seals Lucrative Saudi Move | Football News

[ad_1] Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal on Monday, just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach. The former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss held up a green shirt that read "Mancini 2027" after inking a contract to stay with the Green Falcons beyond the next World Cup. Mancini, who has insisted that the oil-rich monarchy had "nothing to do" with his shock Italy exit, was reportedly offered more than $25 million to join the big-spending Saudis. "I'm not a magician," said the Italian, when asked what he could promise the Saudi people -- before pledging to go for Asian Cup glory in January-February in Qatar."Our target is to try to win the Asian Cup after 27 years," he said."We have four mont...
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‘Immensely Honoured’ Roberto Mancini Named New Coach Of Saudi Arabia | Football News
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‘Immensely Honoured’ Roberto Mancini Named New Coach Of Saudi Arabia | Football News

[ad_1] Roberto Mancini was on Sunday named as the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on a deal reported to be worth more than $25 million a year after he controversially quit the Italy job earlier this month. The Saudis, who beat eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have been without a coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France's women's team. Mancini, 58, led Italy to the Euro 2020 title but failed to qualify for last year's World Cup."I am immensely honoured to be offered the position as Saudi Arabia national team manager," said Mancini who has signed a four-year contract."I believe this is a great opportunity for me, to experience football in a new country, especially with the growing popularity of football in Asia."He added: "The presen...
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Court Seeks Centre’s Reply On Legal Help For Indian Man Jailed In Saudi Arabia
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Court Seeks Centre’s Reply On Legal Help For Indian Man Jailed In Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Court also sought information on the jurisdiction of the local laws in Saudi Arabia. (Representational)Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has sought a reply from the Union Government regarding legal help for the Indian national who has been jailed in Saudi Arabia.The court on Monday asked the Centre whether the jailed person will be provided with an opportunity to appoint the advocate of his choice in an appeal and would the government help him in this regard.It has also sought information on the jurisdiction of the local laws in Saudi Arabia and whether the investigation report from India can be submitted to courts there.The court further asked whether an Indian diplomatic request to postpone the hearing of the appeal in Saudi Arabia till the police investigation in India is ...
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Private mission with Saudi astronauts docks with ISS
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Private mission with Saudi astronauts docks with ISS

[ad_1] A SpaceX capsule carrying two Saudi astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Monday, as part of a private mission chartered by Axiom Space.Rayyanah Barnawi, a scientist who became the first Saudi woman to go into space, and Ali Al-Qarni, a trained fighter pilot, are the first two people from their country to go to the orbital outpost. "It was a lovely ride," said mission commander Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who made the voyage three times in the past, adding: "It was the softest docking I've ever felt." The fourth crew member is American businessman John Shoffner.About two hours after docking, the capsule's hatch will be opened to allow the four to enter the ISS, where they will join the seven astronauts already on board (three Russians, three America...
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Inside Hina Khan’s Hearty Iftar Spread In Saudi Arabia
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Inside Hina Khan’s Hearty Iftar Spread In Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] The holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan began on March 24. During this time, Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk. The first meal, which they savour at dawn, is called Sehri. The evening meal, which breaks their fast, is called Iftar. Actress Hina Khan, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, recently gave us a quick glimpse of the Iftar, organised at the hotel she is staying in. The first post on her Instagram Stories featured a fruity spread - from fresh fruits like oranges, red and green apples, bananas, watermelon, pears, and pomegranates, as well as red and green grapes. It also had medium-sized containers of fresh fruit juices. “Iftar ki raunak in Maden Hotels,” she captioned the post along with the hashtag reading “Umrah with AKT.” Take a look:  The next upload showcased a...
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