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European experience will benefit Saudi’s Future Falcons, say Valencia bosses
In January 2023, La Liga club Valencia, as the previous season’s Copa del Rey runner-up, participated in the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh.
A fine performance against Real Madrid in the first semifinal at King Fahd International Stadium…
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Host Germany gives Euro 2024 liftoff by outclassing 10-man Scotland 5-1
Host Germany could hardly have wished for a better start to the European Championship.
Goals from Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala in an imperious first half set Germany on the way to a confidence-boosting 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland in…
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Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with US broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the Paris Olympics this summer.
“I spoke with (Argentinian Olympic…
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Saudi Arabia falls to Jordan, ending 13-year World Cup qualification streak
Saudi Arabia suffered their first defeat in nearly 13 years in home World Cup qualifiers after losing to Jordan in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The Green Falcons finished second in Group G but still went through to the next round of qualifiers for…
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Palestinian players continue push for World Cup qualification amid war back home
Mohammed Rashid once worked as a forklift driver in a Chicago warehouse.
Fast forward to these grim times and Rashid, along with his Palestinian soccer teammates, carry a heavier weight knowing success on the field offers a little…
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England drop last friendly against Iceland before Euro 2024. Hosts Germany beat Greece
England were booed by some of their own fans after losing 1-0 to Iceland on Friday in their last friendly before the European Championship, while host nation Germany recovered from a goal down to beat Greece 2-1.
Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson…
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Namibia defeat Oman in T20 World Cup after super over thriller
Namibia scored a nerve-shredding victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday after a low-scoring thriller was decided by a super over.
David Wiese was the hero for Namibia, contributing 13 runs in the…
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Turkish football club Fenerbahce announces Jose Mourinho as coach to end 10-year wait for league…
Former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was unveiled as the new coach of Fenerbahce on Sunday, tasked with winning the club a first league title since 2014 after six runner-up finishes.
“I promise you that from this moment I belong to your…
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Kylian Mbappe signs with Real Madrid for upcoming season
Kylian Mbappe has signed every document completing his transfer to the LaLiga club Real Madrid next season, according to noted Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on X.
The French striker made his decision in February to leave…
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Ronaldo leads Roshn Saudi Pro League stars set to boost their nations at Euro 2024
Several Roshn Saudi Pro League players are preparing to join their nations for the Euro 2024 tournament taking place from June 14 to July 14 in Germany.
The 24-team tournament kicks off at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena and ends with the…
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