Saudi National Team Arrives in Qatar for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

The Saudi national team is in Doha to participate in the 4th stage of the preparatory training camp for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. SPA
The Saudi national team is in Doha to participate in the 4th stage of the preparatory training camp for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. SPA
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Saudi National Team Arrives in Qatar for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

The Saudi national team is in Doha to participate in the 4th stage of the preparatory training camp for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. SPA
The Saudi national team is in Doha to participate in the 4th stage of the preparatory training camp for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. SPA

The Saudi national team arrived in Doha on Sunday to participate in the 4th stage of the preparatory training camp for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which is scheduled to take place in January.
The Saudi team's training, scheduled from December 31 to January 11, includes three friendly matches, with the Lebanese national team on January 4, with the Palestinian national team on January 9, and with the national team of Hong Kong on January 10.
The Saudi team will conduct its first training session on Sunday at the Sealine Resort Stadium.
In the AFC Asian Cup, the Saudi national team is positioned in Group Six, alongside Oman, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand.



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.