Tag: Arabia
Kalidou Koulibaly interview: Senegal captain wants to win Africa Cup of Nations to prove you can play in Saudi Arabia and be competitive | Football News
On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Kalidou Koulibaly leans forward and makes a big statement. “This AFCON will be one of the best,” he tells Sky Sports from Senegal’s camp in the Ivory Coast. It is perhaps unusual for the captain of the tournament holders to lavish praise on his team’s competition.…
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Jordan Henderson: Former Liverpool captain wants Premier League return six months after Saudi Arabia move | Football News
Jordan Henderson wants to return to the Premier League this month but his Saudi club Al-Ettifaq will not allow the England midfielder to leave cheaply. Henderson made a high-profile move to Saudi Arabia in July to link up with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, who had taken over as manager of Al-Ettifaq a few weeks…
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Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in March as fight confirmed | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Former unified world heavyweight champion Joshua is expected to face Ngannou, a former UFC champion, after the planned fight was announced by promotional teams Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night. A press conference has been scheduled on January 15 to reveal more details, with…
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Daniel Dubois: British heavyweight beats Jarrell Miller after dramatic late stoppage in Saudi Arabia | Boxing News
Daniel Dubois bounced back from a losing world title bid against Oleksandr Usyk to record a late victory over brash American Jarrell Miller. Dubois halted Miller with seconds left in their 10-round heavyweight contest in Ridyah, part of the blockbuster card where Deontay Wilder faces Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin. The…
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Saudi Arabia set to host World Cup 2034: Amnesty International calls for human rights commitments for tournament | Football News
Saudi Arabia is set to host World Cup 2034 after Australia chose not to bid, with Amnesty International demanding human rights commitments if they are confirmed. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia submitted to FIFA its official intention to host the men’s event after football’s governing body restricted the process to countries from Oceania and Asia.…
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Marcelo Brozovic becomes latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr – rezal404
(FILES) Croatia’s midfielder Marcelo Brozovic runs off the ball during the UEFA Nations League semi final football match between The Netherlands and Croatia at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) MILAN— Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi…
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Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad – rezal404
FILE–Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema. –Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. “Benzema has signed a contract for his transfer to Al-Ittihad for a three-year period…
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Lionel Messi suspended by PSG for unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for going on a personal promotional trip to Saudi Arabia without permission. Messi is understood to have asked PSG for permission to be able to travel to the country, which he did on Sunday night, having twice postponed a scheduled commercial trip there previously due to team…
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