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Logistics in place as Dakar Saudi Arabia 2020 becomes ready to launch
Sports | Friday 27 December, 2019 12:29 pm
The desert of Saudi Arabia is ready to be in action mode with all equipment and logistics in place ahead of the launch of Dakar Saudi Arabia 2020, which takes place in Asia for the first time and begins on Jan. 5. With less than 10 days to go until the attention of motorsport enthusiasts turns...
Saudi Sports for All Federation and Nike team up to catalyze community fitness
Sports | Monday 23 December, 2019 1:47 pm
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nike Inc. (Nike). The agreement between the SFA and Nike aims to encourage sport participation at all levels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The new partnership between the SFA and Nike is...
Liverpool edges Flamengo in extra time to win Club World Cup
Sports | Sunday 22 December, 2019 4:00 am
Roberto Firmino scored in extra time to give Liverpool a 1-0 win over Flamengo in Saturday's Club World Cup final in Doha. The Brazilian's 99th-minute goal allowed the Anfield club to lift the trophy for the first time in their history at the end of a year in which they also claimed the...
Juventus, Lazio set their goals at Saudi press conferences
Sports | Sunday 22 December, 2019 1:35 am
At a press conference ahead of their Italian Super Cup match against Lazio on Sunday night, coach Maurizio Sarri and defender Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus addressed the media at King Saudi University stadium and expressed their optimism about the game. Sarri said: “I feel good about the...
Saudi Al-Hilal Rank 4th, in the Club World Cup, unluckily, on Shoot-out from the Penalty Spot
Sports | Sunday 22 December, 2019 12:57 am
 Riyadh-based Al-Hilal team lost to Monterrey, the Mexican rival, in a shoot-out from the penalty spot, 4-3, as the match ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, thus the Mexican side secured the third-place, while Al-Hilal settled as the 4th, in the Club World Cup tournament, taking place, in...
Bahrain Win Gulf Cup for 1st Time
Sports | Monday 9 December, 2019 1:06 am
Bahrain on Sunday won for the first time the Gulf Cup of Nations final after defeating Saudi Arabia 1-0. Mohamed Al-Romaihi scored the only goal in the match to seal victory in the tournament held in Qatar. The two teams had never met each other in the final of the tournament. They were...
Anthony Joshua wins Clash on the Dunes in Saudi Arabia on points against Andy Ruiz Jr.
Sports | Sunday 8 December, 2019 4:00 am
Anthony Joshua reclaimed his world heavyweight title belts after a points decision over Andy Ruiz Jr. in the Clash on the Dunes on Sunday morning in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The British boxer won by a unanimous decision from the judges after outboxing Ruiz Jr., especially in the later...
Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohamed bin Zayed, Saudi Crown Prince attend final day of F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Sports | Monday 2 December, 2019 12:52 am
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al...
The preparations for KIA Al-Jabr 3×3 Basketball Tournament to be held in Al-Madinah is completed
Sports | Monday 2 December, 2019 12:30 am
Al-Jabr Trading Company; Kia Motors dealerships in the Kingdom have completed preparations for the launch of the second edition of Kia Al-Jabr 3×3 Basketball Tournament in Al-Madinah during the period from 6 to 7 December 2019 in King Fahad Central Park, where the second edition of the...
Legend Al-Qahtani hangs his boots after a distinguished career
Sports | Sunday 1 December, 2019 4:26 am
The legendary Saudi footballer Yasser Al-Qahtani is all set to call it day after a distinguished career with Al-Hilal and the Saudi national team. And the versatile footballer will appear one last time in his retirement match — Y20. The match will take place in King Saud University Stadium ...
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