Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has qualified for the World Cup on six occasions since debut at the 1994 tournament. They are currently ranked 51st in the FIFA World Rankings

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A positive step – FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup award

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and his close relationship with United…

Feb 28, 2025

We want him to stay – Arne Slot keen to resolve Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot wants Mohamed Salah to extend his contract with the Premier League leaders and has spoken…

Jan 31, 2025

Neymar confirms return to his first club Santos

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Neymar has confirmed his return to his first club Santos, saying he had wished the move “to come true for…

Jan 30, 2025

Saudi sports minister says Mo Salah joining Pro League would be ‘a privilege’

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Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says he would love to have Liverpool star Mohamed Salah playing in his country’s…

Jan 30, 2025

Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent

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Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal with his contract terminated by mutual consent. The Brazil international – still the…

Jan 28, 2025

Thomas Tuchel: National team coaches would like winter World Cup – but not clubs

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New England boss Thomas Tuchel believes national team coaches would relish another winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia, but accepted…

Dec 13, 2024

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

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Saudi Arabia’s hugely controversial hosting of the 2034 World Cup was sealed by a round of applause at an…

Dec 11, 2024

What are the key issues around Saudi Arabia being awarded the 2034 World Cup?

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Saudi Arabia has achieved arguably its greatest strategic success in sport so far by securing hosting rights to the 2034…

Dec 11, 2024

Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup

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Saudi Arabia have been confirmed as hosts of the 2034 men’s World Cup. The Middle East nation were the…

Dec 11, 2024

FA to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2034 World Cup

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The Football Association will support Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup at an online FIFA Congress…

Dec 11, 2024

European leagues set to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup in winter

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The Premier League and other European top divisions are likely to oppose any attempt to stage a Saudi World Cup…

Dec 10, 2024

FIFA’s Saudi Arabia evaluation ‘an astonishing whitewash’ – Amnesty

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FIFA has been accused of an “astonishing whitewash” over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid. The Middle East kingdom…

Nov 30, 2024