Biban24 Forum Discusses the Future of Sports

The Biban24 Forum was hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) from November 5 to 9 - SPA
The Biban24 Forum was hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) from November 5 to 9 - SPA
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Biban24 Forum Discusses the Future of Sports

The Biban24 Forum was hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) from November 5 to 9 - SPA
The Biban24 Forum was hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) from November 5 to 9 - SPA

Thee Biban24 Forum held a dialogue session entitled "Ensuring the Future of Sports through Innovation, Investment, and Community Impact to discuss the importance of innovation to ensuring the future of sports.
Discussions stressed the need to take advantage of modern technologies to boost investment in the sports and health sectors, and provide unique and innovative sports experiences, SPA reported.

Talks also focused on the importance of technology in sports, and its ability to improve the general health of individuals and society, improve sports performance, and boost the sustainability of sports through innovation and effective investment.
Biban24 Forum, hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha'at) from November 5 to 9, contributes to spreading the culture of entrepreneurship.



Former Argentina Coach Sampaoli Takes Over at French Club Rennes

FILE - Coach Jorge Sampaoli of Brazil's Flamengo reacts during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File )
FILE - Coach Jorge Sampaoli of Brazil's Flamengo reacts during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File )
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Former Argentina Coach Sampaoli Takes Over at French Club Rennes

FILE - Coach Jorge Sampaoli of Brazil's Flamengo reacts during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File )
FILE - Coach Jorge Sampaoli of Brazil's Flamengo reacts during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File )

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is taking over at French league side Rennes.
The 64-year-old is returning to French soccer following a previous stint with Marseille.
Rennes said late Monday that Sampaoli signed a 1 1/2-year contract, The Associated Press reported.
Sampaoli, who was in charge of Argentina at the 2018 World Cup, replaces Julien Stephan, who was dismissed last week.
Rennes is looking for a jolt after a mediocre spell that saw the team slump to 13th place in the standings, 18 points behind leader Paris Saint-Germain after 11 matches.
“He is a coach who is recognized internationally for his professionalism and humanism,” said Arnaud Pouille, the executive chairman and managing director at Rennes. “He has a strong attachment to his players and staff, and is a loyal and committed man. We need his energy to get the club moving again and to face the competition with determination.”
The much-traveled Sampaoli has also coached clubs in Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Spain and Brazil.
Sampaoli abruptly left Marseille in July 2022 after leading the team back to the Champions League, over a disagreement related to the club's transfers of players.