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GCC Countries Support Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland - October 4, 2023 General view of the World Cup trophy FIFA/Handout via REUTERS
Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland - October 4, 2023 General view of the World Cup trophy FIFA/Handout via REUTERS
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GCC Countries Support Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland - October 4, 2023 General view of the World Cup trophy FIFA/Handout via REUTERS
Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland - October 4, 2023 General view of the World Cup trophy FIFA/Handout via REUTERS

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has welcomed Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, stating that this bid aligns with the ambitious vision of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in hosting global sports events.

Albudaiwi emphasized that the bid also underscores the high capabilities of the Kingdom in hosting such events.

He extended his wishes to Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people for all the success and prosperity in organizing the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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Dortmund Sacks Coach Sahin

Dortmund's Turkish headcoach Nuri Sahin reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bologna and Borussia Dortmund at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Dortmund's Turkish headcoach Nuri Sahin reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bologna and Borussia Dortmund at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
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Dortmund Sacks Coach Sahin

Dortmund's Turkish headcoach Nuri Sahin reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bologna and Borussia Dortmund at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)
Dortmund's Turkish headcoach Nuri Sahin reacts during the UEFA Champions League football match between Bologna and Borussia Dortmund at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Borussia Dortmund has fired coach Nuri Sahin, the German soccer club said on Wednesday after a shock loss to Bologna in the Champions League that stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.

"Borussia Dortmund has released head coach Nuri Sahin with immediate effect following an internal analysis of recent sporting developments," said the club in a statement.

Several German media outlets had reported the move earlier.

Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 loss at Bologna increased the pressure on Sahin on Tuesday in Dortmund's fourth consecutive loss at the start of the new year in all competitions.

Serhou Guirassy gave Dortmund the lead with a chipped penalty and ran to celebrate with Sahin.

It looked like the Champions League could provide a much-needed boost for a team floundering in the Bundesliga, but two goals in two minutes from Thijs Dallinga and Samuel Iling-Junior changed the game for previously winless Bologna.