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What Will A Saudi 2034 World Cup Look Like?
12 Dec

What Will A Saudi 2034 World Cup Look Like?

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The men’s football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of “one of a kind” stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome. However, the decision to award the tournament to the kingdom which will feature 11 stadiums that have not been built yet – one in a new city that hasn’t been built – is a controversial one. Saudi’s bid was unopposed and the Football Association backed the 2034 hosts in Wednesday’s Fifa meeting. It is the second time the competition will be held in the Middle East following the Qatar World Cup in…
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts
12 Dec

FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

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The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the competition. The hosts for both World Cups were confirmed at Wednesday's Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting following a vote. All 211 of Fifa's member nations were represented at the meeting over a video link. The hosts for both tournaments, and of the 2030 centenary celebrations, were confirmed via two…
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Finance Minister Seeks US$12 Billion Investment From Saudi Arabia
23 Jul

Finance Minister Seeks US$12 Billion Investment From Saudi Arabia

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Finance minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has called on Saudi investors to contribute its quota in raising US$12billion over the next three years. This, he explains, remains critical to helping the country recover to the pre-COVID era’s level. The appeal was made during a high-profile meeting with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), under the theme ‘Ghana: unleashing opportunities through strategic investments’. Dr. Adam underscored the critical role of foreign investment in the country’s post-COVID recovery efforts, saying: “If you can help us raise US$12billion over the next three years to finance our recovery and finance our…
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2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid
01 Nov

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid

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Saudi Arabia is set to host the men's 2034 World Cup after Fifa confirmed it was the only bidder for the tournament. Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the only bidders for the 2030 edition, with games also played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. A Fifa congress will confirm the hosts in late 2024. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the US, Mexico and Canada. "Three editions, five continents and 10 countries involved in staging matches in the tournament - that's making football…
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Senegal’s Kalilou Koulibaly Admits Money Was The Reason He Signed For Saudi Club
29 Jun

Senegal’s Kalilou Koulibaly Admits Money Was The Reason He Signed For Saudi Club

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Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has revealed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal was influenced by money. Koulibaly joined Al-Hilal from Chelsea and was officially unveiled by the club over the weekend bringing an end to his time in the Premier League. The 32-year-old is reportedly set to earn a staggering £300,000 per week at his new club joining a number of high-profile players to move to Saudi in the last year. He explained the rationale behind his decision to leave the European scene. “I can’t deny it, I’m going to Arabia for the money. I will be…
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Ghana Serves As A Launchpad For Saudi Businesses To Access Wider Market – Saudi Arabia Ambassador To Ghana
05 Jun

Ghana Serves As A Launchpad For Saudi Businesses To Access Wider Market – Saudi Arabia Ambassador To Ghana

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The incoming Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Ghana, H.E. Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al Dakhel has presented his Open Letters of Credence to the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Thomas Mbomba. He did that on Friday 2nd June, 2023 at the Foreign Ministry. Hon. Mbomba, extended appreciation to the former Saudi Arabia Ambassador, H.E. Meshal Hamdan Al-Rogi for his commitment and contribution to the sustained growth of Ghana-Saudi relations and hoped that the Ambassador-designate would continue the good works of his predecessor to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. He added that…
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Saudi Arabia Coach Herve Renard Resigns
29 Mar

Saudi Arabia Coach Herve Renard Resigns

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Hervé Renard has left his role as coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team amid reports he is set to take over France’s women’s national team. Yesterday, the Saudi FA said it had agreed to terminate Renard’s contract, ending a four-year spell in charge. His tenure was highlighted by a win over eventual champion Argentina in the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar last year. The 54-year-old former Black Stars physical trainer, did not announce his future plans but he thanked the Saudi people and said he was “very proud to have been able to show to the world…
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Firmino Receives Offers To Join Ronaldo In Saudi Arabia Amid Liverpool Contract Uncertainty
05 Jan

Firmino Receives Offers To Join Ronaldo In Saudi Arabia Amid Liverpool Contract Uncertainty

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Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has reportedly received offers from Saudi Arabia that could see him follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Middle East. Brazilian into final year of contract Free to speak with clubs outside of England Extended stay at Anfield still possible WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Brazil international forward is into the final year of his current contract at Anfield and will hit free agency in the summer of 2023 if no extension is agreed on Merseyside. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Firmino is said to favour fresh terms with Premier League heavyweights, with Liverpool prepared to put a two-year deal in place,…
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Ronaldo Makes South Africa Gaffe At Al Nassr Unveiling
04 Jan

Ronaldo Makes South Africa Gaffe At Al Nassr Unveiling

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Football star Cristiano Ronaldo had a slip of the tongue at his official unveiling with Al Nassr on Tuesday after he mistook Saudi Arabia for South Africa. He joined Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester United. “The football is different, so for me it’s not the end of my career to come to South Africa. This is why I want to change, and to be honest I’m really not worried about what people say,” Ronaldo told the media as he was presented at the Riyadh club. https://twitter.com/sportbible/status/1610320349740113923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1610320349740113923%7Ctwgr%5E72bd6a1908e163b9ef949e28a0db0ce091af5e64%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fronaldo-makes-south-africa-gaffe-at-al-nassr-unveiling%2F He added: “I won everything, I played for…
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2022 World Cup: Superb Saudi Arabia Come Back To Stun Argentina
22 Nov

2022 World Cup: Superb Saudi Arabia Come Back To Stun Argentina

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A bold and brilliant Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the World Cup’s biggest shocks as they came from behind to stun two-time winners Argentina in a fantastic Group C opener in Lusail. Ranked 51st in the world, Saudi Arabia could have been done and dusted in the first half as Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Argentina had three goals ruled out for offside. But Saudi Arabia flipped the game on its head in a stunning 10-minute period after half-time, Saleh Al-Shehri levelling with a low effort and Salem Al Dawsari firing them ahead to…
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