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Saudi U15 Girls' National Team Begins Training Camp in Jeddah

Sports The camp runs through November 19 as part of the team's preparations for upcoming competitions - SPA

Saudi U15 Girls' National Team Begins Training Camp in Jeddah

The Saudi U15 girls' national football team begins its training camp today in Jeddah. The camp runs through November 19 as part of the team's preparations for…

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Sports Sport Ministry Launches Ticketing Platform Accreditation Service Through Riyadhi Platform

Sport Ministry Launches Ticketing Platform Accreditation Service Through Riyadhi Platform

The Saudi Ministry of Sport announced on Sunday the launch of a service to accredit platforms that sell and resell tickets for sports competitions and events…

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Sports 13 November 2026, US, Indian Wells: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in action against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles group stage match of the FAGE WTA Finals tennis tournament at Indian Wells. Photo: Charles Baus/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Sabalenka Apologizes for Outburst During Loss to Svitolina

Aryna Sabalenka apologized on Saturday for her angry outburst during her defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the WTA Finals. Television footage appeared…

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Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary, in Budapest, Hungary, 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who wore the number and…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho waves during Ravenna FC’s team presentation for the 2026-27 season in Marina di Ravenna, Italy, Aug. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Ronaldinho Poised for Ravenna Start and, Perhaps, One Last Goal

Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely…


Sports Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Courchevel, France - February 19, 2023 Austria's Manuel Feller in action during the first run REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

World Champion Henrik Kristoffersen Wins World Cup Slalom for 1st Victory in Nearly 2 years

World champion Henrik Kristoffersen won a men’s World Cup slalom Sunday for his first victory in nearly two years after first-run leader Steven Amiez saw his…

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Sports Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco, in collaboration with FIFA, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, and the General Education Department in the Eastern Region, successfully…

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Sports Lille's French defender #18 Bafode Diakite (C) celebrates with teamates after scoring his team first goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Lille (LOSC) at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on December 14, 2024. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP)

Lille Extends Unbeaten Run to 16 Matches after Late Draw with Marseille in Ligue 1

Marseille and Monaco, both chasing Paris Saint-Germain, had chances to put the Ligue 1 leader under pressure on Saturday. Both failed. Lille equalized against…

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Sports Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - December 14, 2024 Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Susana Vera

Real Madrid Held to High-scoring Draw at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

Real Madrid was held at Rayo Vallecano to 3-3 in a thrilling derby on Saturday, missing a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of La Liga, The Associated…

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Yara Al-Omari Makes History, Winning 1st Women's Asian Medal for Saudi Boxing at Asia Elite Championship

Saudi boxer Yara Al-Omari has made history by winning the first-ever women's Asian medal for Saudi Arabia in boxing. She secured a bronze medal in the 52 kg…

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Sports  Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany reacts during a Bundesliga soccer match against FSV Mainz 05, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Mainz, Germany. (Thomas Frey/dpa via AP)

Bayern Loses in Bundesliga for the First Time under Coach Kompany

Bayern Munich lost a Bundesliga game for the first time in coach Vincent Kompany's tenure, paying the price for defensive mistakes and the absence of Harry…

Sports Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk after the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC, in Liverpool, Britain, 14 December 2024. (EPA)

10-Man Liverpool Draws with Fulham in Premier League but Arsenal Cannot Take Advantage

Premier League leader Liverpool twice came from behind with 10 men to draw with Fulham 2-2, yet dropped points for the second straight match to give hope to…

Sports Torino's Che Adams (18) celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Empoli and Torino at the Castellani stadium, Italy, Friday Dec. 13, 2024. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Scottish International Adams Scores Long-Range Stunner in Serie A Win for Torino

Scotland international Che Adams scored from almost the halfway line as Torino ended a run of poor form to win at Empoli 1-0 in Serie A on Friday. Adams…

Sports  Manchester City's Spanish coach Pep Guardiola acknowledges the supporters at the end of the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 6, football match between Juventus (ITA) and Manchester City (ENG) at the Allianz stadium in Turin, on December 11, 2024. (AFP)

Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule. City has been weakened by a…

Sports  Wolfsburg's Mattias Svanberg center, scores a goal with an overhead kick during the Bundesliga soccer between match between SC Freiburg and VfL Wolfsburg at Europa-Park Stadium in Freiburg, Germany, Friday Dec. 13, 2024. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Freiburg Survives Late Onslaught to Beat Wolfsburg in Bundesliga Thriller

Freiburg survived a late comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and move into fifth place in the Bundesliga on Friday. The sides started the day equal on points and…

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Arsenal - London Stadium, London, Britain - November 30, 2024 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/ File Photo

Arsenal Defender Gabriel Could Return against Everton, Says Boss Arteta

Arsenal center back Gabriel Magalhaes has participated in training and could be available for Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at the Emirates…

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Sports Formula One F1 - New FIA President Press Conference - Paris, France - December 17, 2021 New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Senate, Carmelo Sanz de Barros and Deputy President for Sport, Robert Reid during the press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

F1 Governing Body Approves Controversial Statute Changes

Formula One's governing body approved statute changes on Friday that critics say will limit the powers of audit and ethics committees. The International…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Asia Qualifiers - Group B - Australia v China - Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar - September 2, 2021 China coach Li Tie reacts REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

China Jails Ex-national Football Coach for 20 Years for Bribery

Li Tie, the former coach of the Chinese men's national soccer team has received a 20-year-prison sentence for bribery, Chinese state media reported Friday. …

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Sports Bayern's Harry Kane sits on the pitch after getting injured during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at the Signal-Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Federico Gambarini/dpa/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane Set to Return for Bayern Munich Next Week after Injury

Harry Kane is set to make his return for Bayern Munich next week following a muscle injury, coach Vincent Kompany said Friday. The England captain hasn't…

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Sports The event marked the first day of the second week of the Jump Saudi international showjumping championship. SPA

Prince Abdullah bin Fahd Crowns Gaudiano as Champion of Saudi Equestrian Cup

Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF) chairman of the board of directors Prince Abdullah bin Fahd has crowned Italian rider Emanuele Gaudiano as the…

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Sports Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 14, 2019 Eddie Jordan before the race REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Former F1 Boss Jordan Reveals 'Aggressive' Cancer Diagnosis

Former Formula One boss Eddie Jordan spoke on Thursday of going through "very dark days" after being diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer earlier this…

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Sports Five Saudi Cities to Host 48 Teams in FIFA World Cup

Five Saudi Cities to Host 48 Teams in FIFA World Cup

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has outlined an ambitious and innovative path toward a more prosperous future, guided by Vision 2030. Hosting the FIFA World Cup…

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Sports Portuguese star and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo. SPA

Ronaldo: World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia Will Be the Best in History

Portuguese star and Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo said that the 2034 World Cup, which Saudi Arabia won the right to host, will be the…

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Sports The ROSHN Stadium promises an unconventional and immersive fan experience for more than 46,000 fans. SPA

State-of-the-Art Stadiums in Saudi Arabia Set to Host World Cup in 2034

A monumental chapter in Saudi Arabia's sporting legacy unfolds as the nation prepares to host the World Cup 2034 after FIFA awarded its hosting rights to the…

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Sports The Crown Prince will chair the Board of Directors of the Commission. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Establishment of 'Higher Commission for Hosting 2034 World Cup'

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced Wednesday the establishment of a "Higher Commission for…

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Mahrez: Saudi Arabia Can Host a Great World Cup

Algerian football star Riyad Mahrez, who recently signed with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli, expressed on Wednesday enthusiasm about Saudi Arabia's bid to host…

Sports A screen shows FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an event where the Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2024 in Zurich was live broadcasted in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain, 11 December 2024. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia Promises ‘Tournament of a Lifetime’ as FIFA Names it 2034 World Cup Host

Saudi Arabia promised to deliver “a tournament of a lifetime” after being selected on Wednesday as host of the FIFA World Cup 2034. The Saudi bid was the…

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Former England Rugby Player Feared Dead after Car Went into River

Former England rugby international Tom Voyce is missing and feared dead after his car was recovered from a flood-swollen river, police said Tuesday…

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Sports A man checks his cellphone after leaving the port of Breves in a boat in the Marajo region of the Brazilian Amazonia, Para State, Brazil, on December 9, 2024. (Photo by Pablo PORCIUNCULA / AFP)

2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil Will Run from June 24 to July 25

The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil will be played from June 24 to July 25. FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, announced the dates Tuesday, The…

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