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FIFA President, Football Legends Visit Regional Training Center in Jeddah

Saudi Arabian Football Federation. (Saff.com)
Saudi Arabian Football Federation. (Saff.com)
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FIFA President, Football Legends Visit Regional Training Center in Jeddah

Saudi Arabian Football Federation. (Saff.com)
Saudi Arabian Football Federation. (Saff.com)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the Regional Training Center in Jeddah, SPA said on Sunday.
Infantino was accompanied by the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al Misehal, Vice President Lamia bint Ibrahim Bahian, Secretary-General Ibrahim Al-Qasim, and a number of international football legends.
Infantino commended the distinguished potential of the Center, reflecting the great development in football in the Kingdom.
He also listened to a briefing by the technical director at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) Nasser Larguet about the Center’s work mechanisms and future plans based on strategies to enhance regional training centers and improve football in the Kingdom.
Al Misehal said that Infantino’s visit to Jeddah-based Center, which came on the sidelines of his attendance of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023, was of prime significance for FIFA to cooperate with SAFF to improve football in the Kingdom and expand the game base among all age categories.

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Mirra Andreeva addresses the crowd after defeating Aryna Sabalenka during the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 16, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)
Mirra Andreeva addresses the crowd after defeating Aryna Sabalenka during the women's final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 16, 2025 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

NBA star LeBron James said he was happy to have helped Mirra Andreeva after the Russian teenager credited one of his past interviews where he talked about the importance of mental strength for inspiring her to victory at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Andreeva beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the final to clinch her second straight WTA 1000 title after winning the Dubai Championship last month.

Andreeva said in an interview with Tennis Channel on Monday that she had taken James' comments to heart.

"He was saying that even if you don't play 100% or even if you don't feel 100% physically, I'm going to choose to be 100% mentally," she said.

"He said that's what makes us champions, so I kind of tried to do the same."

James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer and four-times champion, congratulated the 17-year-old on her win and urged her to keep going.

"Congratulations! Happy to have helped," James wrote on Instagram late on Monday. "But honestly YOU did THAT!! All your hard work, drive, and dedication toward your craft. KEEP GOING! strive for greatness."