Saudi Arabia’s SFA Joins International Functional Fitness Federation

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) logo
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) logo
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Saudi Arabia’s SFA Joins International Functional Fitness Federation

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) logo
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) logo

The International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) announced that the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has become an official member of iF3, representing fitness in the Kingdom.

This membership reflects the vital role played by SFA, which since its establishment in 2018 has aimed to build a healthy society by raising awareness of the importance of physical activities.

It will be the organizing body for community sports, entrusted with increasing the amount of physical activity among the population and achieving the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.



Bayer Leverkusen Misses Chances in a 0-0 with Stuttgart in Bundesliga

 Stuttgart's goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel shouts to Stuttgart's Anrie Chase who defends the ball against Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP)
Stuttgart's goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel shouts to Stuttgart's Anrie Chase who defends the ball against Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP)
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Bayer Leverkusen Misses Chances in a 0-0 with Stuttgart in Bundesliga

 Stuttgart's goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel shouts to Stuttgart's Anrie Chase who defends the ball against Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP)
Stuttgart's goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel shouts to Stuttgart's Anrie Chase who defends the ball against Leverkusen's Victor Boniface during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (AP)

Bayer Leverkusen did everything except score against Stuttgart in a lively 0-0 draw in the Bundesliga on Friday ahead of Champions League games for both next week.

Leverkusen hit the woodwork twice, forced repeated saves from Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, and saw Jeremie Frimpong’s goal ruled out for offside in the buildup.

Leverkusen is third on the table but could end the weekend seven points off the lead if Bayern Munich or Leipzig win their games on Saturday.

Stuttgart had few clear chances against a Leverkusen defense which has made some costly blunders and conceded at least once in all of its previous Bundesliga games this season.

However, it was also the first game this season in which Leverkusen failed to score and fourth draw in its last six games in all competitions. The closest Leverkusen came to scoring was when Victor Boniface blasted a shot against the post in the 53rd from a good position.

Missed chances are a recurring theme in a season where Xabi Alonso’s team has failed often to produce the kind of late winning goals that fueled its title win last season.

Leverkusen heads to Liverpool on Tuesday in the Champions League and Stuttgart hosts Atalanta on Wednesday.