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Saudi National Football Team Starts Training in Doha in Preparation for Asian Cup 2023

The Saudi national football team arrived in Doha on Sunday. SPA
The Saudi national football team arrived in Doha on Sunday. SPA
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Saudi National Football Team Starts Training in Doha in Preparation for Asian Cup 2023

The Saudi national football team arrived in Doha on Sunday. SPA
The Saudi national football team arrived in Doha on Sunday. SPA

The Saudi national football team has started its training program at the Sealine Resort in Qatar, as part of the final stage of the preparatory program for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023, which will take place in Qatar this month.
The Saudi players conducted their training session on Sunday at the Sealine Resort stadium under the supervision of the head coach, Roberto Mancini. The session began with warm-up exercises, followed by passing drills, and concluded with stretching exercises.
Player Ayman Yahya was absent from the session due to a cold, while player Ali Hazazi opted for special exercises with the coaching staff.
The national team will continue its preparatory program with two training sessions on Monday, both in the same stadium.

The team arrived in Doha on Sunday.

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Sport Minister: Saudi Arabia Attracts 2.5 Million Tourists to 80 Global Sporting Events

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
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Sport Minister: Saudi Arabia Attracts 2.5 Million Tourists to 80 Global Sporting Events

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal speaks at the event. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal praised on Wednesday the Saudi leadership's support for the sports sector, which has driven its growth and elevated its global recognition.

Speaking at the 2025 Budget Forum, the minister highlighted the sector's significant role in boosting tourism, noting that over the past four years, 80 international events have attracted 2.5 million tourists.

For instance, Formula 1 in Jeddah welcomed attendees from 160 countries, created 20,000 jobs, and generated a SAR 900 million economic impact on the city.

The minister underscored the private sector's vital role in the sports industry, saying 14 clubs have been offered for privatization, attracting interest from 25 companies, with notable attention from international investors.

He also highlighted the success of the Nafis platform, which has licensed 2,000 academies and 500 clubs, enabling some to transition into operating as companies.

Moreover, Prince Abdulaziz emphasized the global reach of Saudi sporting events, including the Saudi League, which is broadcast in over 160 countries. The international visibility has resulted in substantial investment and strengthened the global presence of Saudi sports.