Saudi Football Federation Says Committed to FIFA’s Requirements for Hosting 2034 World Cup

Al-Misehal thanked more than 125 football federations from across the world for their support for the Saudi 2034 World Cup bid. Asharq Al-Awsat
Al-Misehal thanked more than 125 football federations from across the world for their support for the Saudi 2034 World Cup bid. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Football Federation Says Committed to FIFA’s Requirements for Hosting 2034 World Cup

Al-Misehal thanked more than 125 football federations from across the world for their support for the Saudi 2034 World Cup bid. Asharq Al-Awsat
Al-Misehal thanked more than 125 football federations from across the world for their support for the Saudi 2034 World Cup bid. Asharq Al-Awsat

President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Yasser Al-Misehal has underlined SAFF’s commitment to meet all the FIFA requirements to obtain the right for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Al-Misehal thanked more than 125 football federations from across the world for their support for the Saudi 2034 World Cup bid.

He expressed his appreciation for the confidence granted by various countries to Saudi Arabia’s bid of hosting the tournament, giving a boost to the Saudi aim to host a special edition of the championship, 11 years from now.

The Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup embodies the Saudis’ passion about football and the nation’s endeavor to further push forward the progress of the competition, Al-Misehal said.

All members of the Saudi football community are doing their best to achieve the dream of Saudis to see the World Cup being organized in the Kingdom for the first time, he affirmed.

This is an open invitation to all peoples of the world to learn about the Kingdom’s well-established and rich cultural heritage and to enjoy an unprecedented experience across the country, Al-Misehal added.



Former Real Madrid, PSG Goalkeeper Keylor Navas Joins Newell's Old Boys on Free Transfer

 Keylor Navas during the a match REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo
Keylor Navas during the a match REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo
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Former Real Madrid, PSG Goalkeeper Keylor Navas Joins Newell's Old Boys on Free Transfer

 Keylor Navas during the a match REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo
Keylor Navas during the a match REUTERS/Mayela Lopez/File Photo

Former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas joined the Argentinian club Newell's Old Boys on a free transfer on Wednesday, The AP reported.

The 38-year-old Costa Rican, who recently retired from international soccer, won three Champions League titles with Real but has not played since the end of his stint in Paris last May.

“Thank God we are returning to the pitch," Navas said on his social media accounts. "I feel ready, willing and very happy to take this new challenge.”

Newell's, Lionel Messi's boyhood club, is based in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Buenos Aires.

Newell's called Navas “an international legend” on social media. He has played in the last three World Cups for his country.

The length of his deal with Newell's has not been disclosed.