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Saudis celebrate Eid but wail Russia’s 5 goal rampage
The Green Falcons failed to fly high on Thursday night, with Saudi Arabia’s national team on the receiving end of a 5-0 thrashing in the first game of the World Cup. But despite Saudi Arabia’s defeat by tournament hosts
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Saudi Arabia's last five World Cup matches
So the big day has arrived as Saudi Arabia get ready to strut their stuff in front of the the glob when they get the World Cup under way against Russia today. Here is how the Green Falcons fared in their past six matches at the
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Saudis will play without fear in opener, says coach Pizzi
Coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said Saudi Arabia would play without fear on Thursday when they look to become the first team to inflict defeat on a host nation in the opening match of a World Cup. Warm-up losses to Italy, Germany and Peru have not made
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Saudi hospital staff win trip to FIFA World Cup
With people all over the Kingdom looking forward to the FIFA World Cup opening on June 14, when Saudi Arabia plays host Russia, the King Faisal
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Saudis and hosts set for the showpiece
Nobody would have hand picked the tournament's two worst teams to launch the 2018 World Cup, but when Russia and Saudi Arabia meet on Thursday
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Your guide to Middle East teams at the 2018 World Cup
The 2018 World Cup in Russia is set to welcome five Middle East and North African national teams to the tournament - the most Middle Eastern World
Read MoreFFCC emerged victors in Ramadan Cricket Championship
FFCC beat Al Mabani Cricket Club by 41 runs to lift the Ramadan Cricket Championship Trophy here recently. The Ramadan Cricket Tournament was organized by Country Club Riyadh in association with Saudi Cricket Centre (SCC) and G.K.
Read MoreTennis: Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance
Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see how his body recovers after a long clay court campaign culminated in an 11th French Open title. Two of the Spaniard's 17 Grand Slam titles
Read MoreSaudi Arabia touch down in Russia ahead of World Cup
The Saudi Arabia team have arrived in Russia to begin their World Cup mission. The 23-man squad, plus coach Juan Antonio Pizzi, his backroom staff and a Saudi Arabian Football Federation delegation led by president Adel Ezzat, landed at
Read MoreJuan Antonio Pizzi says Saudi Arabia have nothing to fear at World Cup
From Diego Simeone to Pep Guardiola via Mauricio Pochettino and Jorge Sampaoli, the footballing influence of Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa is far-reaching. Last November, when Juan Antonio Pizzi was appointed head coach of the Saudi Arabia national
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