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Saudi football federation’s reforms boost bid for Asia’s top award

Saudi football federation’s reforms boost bid for Asia’s top award

Sports analyst Saud Al-Sarami says bold decisions and league growth have strengthened Saudi Arabia’s case for Asia’s best football federation award.

Sports analyst claims Saudi FA signed Martinez as national team coach

Sports analyst claims Saudi FA signed Martinez as national team coach

Al-Saqr makes strong debut in Saudi First Division League

Al-Saqr makes strong debut in Saudi First Division League

Yazeed Al Rajhi eyes seventh title at 2026 Jeddah Toyota Rally

Yazeed Al Rajhi eyes seventh title at 2026 Jeddah Toyota Rally

Italy face France in Nations League as Sudan take on Senegal in AFCON qualifiers

Italy face France in Nations League as Sudan take on Senegal in AFCON qualifiers

Manchester United reaches verbal agreement with Pochettino for head coach role

Manchester United reaches verbal agreement with Pochettino for head coach role

Barcelona to build memorial at Camp Nou for fans' ashes

Barcelona to build memorial at Camp Nou for fans' ashes

Nine teams arrive in Doha for 2026 U-17 World Cup as Saudi Arabia join Group D

Nine teams arrive in Doha for 2026 U-17 World Cup as Saudi Arabia join Group D

Saudi national team continues preparations for Korea friendly in Doha

Saudi national team continues preparations for Korea friendly in Doha

Saudi U-23 team continues Eastern Province camp, prepares for Kuwait friendly

Saudi U-23 team continues Eastern Province camp, prepares for Kuwait friendly

AFC reschedules Al-Nassr vs Al-Wasl Champions League match

AFC reschedules Al-Nassr vs Al-Wasl Champions League match

Reports highlight tension between Zidane and Mbappe in France camp

Reports highlight tension between Zidane and Mbappe in France camp

Sini Maïolo called up to France squad after Mbappe injury

Sini Maïolo called up to France squad after Mbappe injury

Saudi Referees Association approves bylaws, financial regulations and new headquarters

Saudi Referees Association approves bylaws, financial regulations and new headquarters

Al-Noor face Al-Safa in top clash of Saudi youth handball round eight

Al-Noor face Al-Safa in top clash of Saudi youth handball round eight

Saudi U-23 football team continues training camp in Eastern Province

Saudi U-23 football team continues training camp in Eastern Province

Saudi national team continues Doha training camp during FIFA days

Saudi national team continues Doha training camp during FIFA days

Saudi U-16 football team begins training camp in Jeddah

Saudi U-16 football team begins training camp in Jeddah

Tchouaméni injury casts doubt over France camp participation

Tchouaméni injury casts doubt over France camp participation

Saud Abdulhamid rejoins Saudi squad training as Firas Al-Buraikan misses out with cold

Saud Abdulhamid rejoins Saudi squad training as Firas Al-Buraikan misses out with cold

Valverde says Uruguay call-up a duty despite ongoing injury concerns

Valverde says Uruguay call-up a duty despite ongoing injury concerns

Valencia player's agent confirms Saudi Pro League offer

Valencia player's agent confirms Saudi Pro League offer

Barcelona weighs six defensive targets for winter transfer window amid financial constraints

Barcelona weighs six defensive targets for winter transfer window amid financial constraints

Mohamed Salah joins Egypt training camp ahead of Malawi qualifiers

Mohamed Salah joins Egypt training camp ahead of Malawi qualifiers

CAF moves Africa's top football awards to December 2 in Lagos

CAF moves Africa's top football awards to December 2 in Lagos

Saudi Pro League announces updated schedule and venues for rounds 13-21

Saudi Pro League announces updated schedule and venues for rounds 13-21

Saudi U-23 team continues training camp in Eastern Province

Saudi U-23 team continues training camp in Eastern Province

Saudi Football Federation announces dates for King’s Cup knockout rounds

Saudi Football Federation announces dates for King’s Cup knockout rounds

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Doha

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Doha

Egypt coach Ali Maher hails Mohamed Salah, outlines AFCON 2027 ambitions

Egypt coach Ali Maher hails Mohamed Salah, outlines AFCON 2027 ambitions

Simeone urges Atletico Madrid fans to stay calm after Barcelona defeat, calls result fair

Simeone urges Atletico Madrid fans to stay calm after Barcelona defeat, calls result fair

Saudi U-23 football team begins training camp in Eastern Province

Saudi U-23 football team begins training camp in Eastern Province

Al-Wehda defeat Al-Jeel 4-1 to strengthen First Division position

Al-Wehda defeat Al-Jeel 4-1 to strengthen First Division position

Mohamed Salah's celebratory photo after Trabzon win sparks speculation over Hossam Hassan

Mohamed Salah's celebratory photo after Trabzon win sparks speculation over Hossam Hassan

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Qatar

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Qatar

Manchester United drop more points after dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

Manchester United drop more points after dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid announce starting line-ups for La Liga clash

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid announce starting line-ups for La Liga clash

Tickets on sale for Saudi friendlies against South Korea, Uzbekistan in Doha

Tickets on sale for Saudi friendlies against South Korea, Uzbekistan in Doha

Liverpool defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 in Premier League clash

Liverpool defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 in Premier League clash

AC Milan defeat Genoa 2-1 to strengthen fourth place in Serie A

AC Milan defeat Genoa 2-1 to strengthen fourth place in Serie A

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sidelined with partial foot tendon tear

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sidelined with partial foot tendon tear

Napoli hold Lazio to thrilling draw, end leaders’ winning streak

Napoli hold Lazio to thrilling draw, end leaders’ winning streak

Gulf football body awards win to Erbil after Ettifaq no-show

Gulf football body awards win to Erbil after Ettifaq no-show

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Doha today

Saudi national football team begins training camp in Doha today

Al-Ahsa Equestrian Field holds second horse racing event of the season

Al-Ahsa Equestrian Field holds second horse racing event of the season

Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0 in La Liga clash

Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0 in La Liga clash

Manchester City suffer third straight Premier League defeat

Manchester City suffer third straight Premier League defeat

Saudi futsal team defeats Kuwait in friendly match

Saudi futsal team defeats Kuwait in friendly match

Al-Saqr thrash Al-Bukayriyah 4-1 to deepen visitors’ struggles

Al-Saqr thrash Al-Bukayriyah 4-1 to deepen visitors’ struggles

Egyptian FA dismisses Hossam Hassan as national team coach, appoints Ali Maher

Egyptian FA dismisses Hossam Hassan as national team coach, appoints Ali Maher

Arsenal extend Premier League lead with win over Hull City

Arsenal extend Premier League lead with win over Hull City

Saudi national football team to begin Doha training camp Sunday

Saudi national football team to begin Doha training camp Sunday

Saudi Arabia announces U-17 World Cup squad for 2026

Saudi Arabia announces U-17 World Cup squad for 2026

Saudi national team cancels Alkhobar camp and friendlies after Asian Cup rescheduling

Saudi national team cancels Alkhobar camp and friendlies after Asian Cup rescheduling

Asian Cup 2027 postponement reshapes Saudi football landscape

Asian Cup 2027 postponement reshapes Saudi football landscape

Bayern Munich awards Harry Kane record contract, highest salary in Europe

Bayern Munich awards Harry Kane record contract, highest salary in Europe

Barcelona extends Raphinha contract until 2030

Barcelona extends Raphinha contract until 2030

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal

Thursday's football fixtures: Europa League and Conference League action on November 5

Thursday's football fixtures: Europa League and Conference League action on November 5

Saudi U-17 football team faces Qatar in friendly ahead of World Cup

Saudi U-17 football team faces Qatar in friendly ahead of World Cup

Saudi camels maintain lead at Olympic Cup ahead of final day

Saudi camels maintain lead at Olympic Cup ahead of final day

King Saud Equestrian Field in Qassim holds first race of 1448 season

King Saud Equestrian Field in Qassim holds first race of 1448 season

Al-Taawoun coach hails key win over Jordan's Al-Faisaly in AFC Champions League

Al-Taawoun coach hails key win over Jordan's Al-Faisaly in AFC Champions League

Egypt clinches Gulf U-17 Cup title in Qatar

Egypt clinches Gulf U-17 Cup title in Qatar

Al-Taawoun extends Group C lead with 3-1 win over Jordan’s Al-Faisaly in AFC Champions League 2

Al-Taawoun extends Group C lead with 3-1 win over Jordan’s Al-Faisaly in AFC Champions League 2

Ettifaq defeat Ajman 2-0 in Gulf Champions League group stage

Ettifaq defeat Ajman 2-0 in Gulf Champions League group stage

Barcelona may welcome Garcia back for Atletico Madrid clash

Barcelona may welcome Garcia back for Atletico Madrid clash

Spanish referees' committee: Mbappe penalty against Santander was incorrect

Spanish referees' committee: Mbappe penalty against Santander was incorrect

Andorra defender backs goalkeeper Owono after death of Tenerife striker

Andorra defender backs goalkeeper Owono after death of Tenerife striker

Donis names 30-man Saudi squad for Qatar training camp

Donis names 30-man Saudi squad for Qatar training camp

Barcelona's Rodri sidelined for a month after injury against Aston Villa

Barcelona's Rodri sidelined for a month after injury against Aston Villa

Three draws mark First Division handball opener as Safa takes early lead

Three draws mark First Division handball opener as Safa takes early lead

Saudi beach soccer team begins training ahead of Egypt clash at 2026 Arab Cup

Saudi beach soccer team begins training ahead of Egypt clash at 2026 Arab Cup

Saudi veterans reach 2026 Gulf Cup final after penalty shootout win

Saudi veterans reach 2026 Gulf Cup final after penalty shootout win

Hilal coach praises players after victory over Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Elite Champions League

Hilal coach praises players after victory over Shabab Al Ahli in AFC Elite Champions League

Al-Wehda defeat Al-Raed 1-0 in First Division clash

Al-Wehda defeat Al-Raed 1-0 in First Division clash

Watkins double fires Al-Hilal past Shabab Al-Ahli in Asian Champions League

Watkins double fires Al-Hilal past Shabab Al-Ahli in Asian Champions League

Neom defeats Qatar’s Al-Duhail 3-0 in Gulf Champions League

Neom defeats Qatar’s Al-Duhail 3-0 in Gulf Champions League

Spanish police investigate Tenerife player's death after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Spanish police investigate Tenerife player's death after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Ramzi Al-Rahmouni wins Saudi Arabia's first youth Olympic swimming gold

Ramzi Al-Rahmouni wins Saudi Arabia's first youth Olympic swimming gold

Hilal line-up against Shabab Al Ahli: three-man defense, Watkins leads attack

Hilal line-up against Shabab Al Ahli: three-man defense, Watkins leads attack

Messi, Mbappe and Pedri lead tributes after death of Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel

Messi, Mbappe and Pedri lead tributes after death of Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel

AFC explains decision to reschedule 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia

AFC explains decision to reschedule 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pro League postpones Round 13 after 2027 Asian Cup rescheduling

Saudi Pro League postpones Round 13 after 2027 Asian Cup rescheduling

Saliba returns to Arsenal training after lengthy injury absence

Saliba returns to Arsenal training after lengthy injury absence

Tenerife striker dies after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

Tenerife striker dies after collision with Andorra goalkeeper

2027 AFC Asian Cup tickets valid for new dates; refunds open until January 5

2027 AFC Asian Cup tickets valid for new dates; refunds open until January 5

AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia rescheduled to December 2027

AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia rescheduled to December 2027

Referees appointed for Gulf Champions League third round

Referees appointed for Gulf Champions League third round

Neom hosts Qatar’s Al-Duhail seeking Gulf Champions League rebound

Neom hosts Qatar’s Al-Duhail seeking Gulf Champions League rebound

Al-Ittihad coach calls for urgent corrections after heavy defeat to Al-Ain

Al-Ittihad coach calls for urgent corrections after heavy defeat to Al-Ain

Al Ain coach hails team’s performance after victory over Al-Ittihad in Asian Elite League

Al Ain coach hails team’s performance after victory over Al-Ittihad in Asian Elite League

Qadsia thrash Qatar’s Al-Gharafa 5-0 in AFC Elite Champions League

Qadsia thrash Qatar’s Al-Gharafa 5-0 in AFC Elite Champions League

Al Ain defeat Al-Ittihad 4-1 in AFC Asian Elite League clash

Al Ain defeat Al-Ittihad 4-1 in AFC Asian Elite League clash

Al-Ahli held to goalless draw by Qatar's Al-Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite

Al-Ahli held to goalless draw by Qatar's Al-Sadd in AFC Champions League Elite

AFC considering postponing Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to next year

AFC considering postponing Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to next year

Al Nassr thrash Pakhtakor 6-2 for second Asian Champions League win

Al Nassr thrash Pakhtakor 6-2 for second Asian Champions League win

Al-Bukayriyah slump continues as Al-Jabalain hand heavy defeat

Al-Bukayriyah slump continues as Al-Jabalain hand heavy defeat

Messi nears 1,000-goal milestone after starring for Inter Miami

Messi nears 1,000-goal milestone after starring for Inter Miami

En-Nesyri: Al-Ain a tough opponent, focus key for Al-Ittihad win

En-Nesyri: Al-Ain a tough opponent, focus key for Al-Ittihad win

Iraola slams refereeing after Liverpool defeat to Arsenal, says players may need to go down for penalties

Iraola slams refereeing after Liverpool defeat to Arsenal, says players may need to go down for penalties

AFC Champions League Elite: fourth round kicks off with key clashes

AFC Champions League Elite: fourth round kicks off with key clashes

Kai Havertz becomes Premier League's top German scorer with Arsenal

Kai Havertz becomes Premier League's top German scorer with Arsenal

Five clubs set themselves apart with standout stats after 12 rounds of Roshn League

Five clubs set themselves apart with standout stats after 12 rounds of Roshn League

Al-Ittihad hosts UAE's Al-Ain in Asian Elite League clash today

Al-Ittihad hosts UAE's Al-Ain in Asian Elite League clash today

Al-Ahli face Al-Sadd in AFC Elite Champions League clash in Doha

Al-Ahli face Al-Sadd in AFC Elite Champions League clash in Doha

AFC Elite Champions League West: Round four kicks off today

AFC Elite Champions League West: Round four kicks off today

Vesing says Al-Ittihad ready for Al-Ain clash in AFC Elite Champions League

Vesing says Al-Ittihad ready for Al-Ain clash in AFC Elite Champions League

Qadsiah squad arrives in Qatar for AFC Elite Champions League clash with Al-Gharafa

Qadsiah squad arrives in Qatar for AFC Elite Champions League clash with Al-Gharafa

Al Ain coach Ivic says team ready to face Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League

Al Ain coach Ivic says team ready to face Al-Ittihad in AFC Champions League

Kylian Mbappe comforts young Real Madrid fan injured by Tchouameni shot

Kylian Mbappe comforts young Real Madrid fan injured by Tchouameni shot

Lazio defeat Cagliari to claim top spot in Serie A

Lazio defeat Cagliari to claim top spot in Serie A

Mourinho rules out Alexander-Arnold exit from Real Madrid despite reduced role

Mourinho rules out Alexander-Arnold exit from Real Madrid despite reduced role

Al Hilal retain Roshn Pro League lead as Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr keep chase after matchweek 12

Al Hilal retain Roshn Pro League lead as Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr keep chase after matchweek 12

Al-Ahsa Equestrian Field concludes opening horse race of 2026-27 season

Al-Ahsa Equestrian Field concludes opening horse race of 2026-27 season

First Division League resumes with round 10 matches Sunday

First Division League resumes with round 10 matches Sunday

Referees announced for Gulf U-17 Cup semifinals in Qatar

Referees announced for Gulf U-17 Cup semifinals in Qatar

Al-Fateh coach praises players despite loss to Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League

Al-Fateh coach praises players despite loss to Al-Hilal in Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal defeat Al Fateh 2-0 to extend Saudi Pro League lead

Al Hilal defeat Al Fateh 2-0 to extend Saudi Pro League lead

Sports Boulevard hosts breast cancer awareness walk in Riyadh

Sports Boulevard hosts breast cancer awareness walk in Riyadh

Late goal earns Al-Ettifaq a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun in Roshn League

Late goal earns Al-Ettifaq a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun in Roshn League

Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga as Simeone equals Aragonés record

Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga as Simeone equals Aragonés record

Al-Fayha come from behind to beat Al-Faisaly 4-1 in Roshn League

Al-Fayha come from behind to beat Al-Faisaly 4-1 in Roshn League

Neom rallies to defeat Al-Driyah 2-1, climbs to fifth place

Neom rallies to defeat Al-Driyah 2-1, climbs to fifth place

Carrasco hat-trick leads Al-Shabab to 6-1 rout of Al-Ahli in Roshn League

Carrasco hat-trick leads Al-Shabab to 6-1 rout of Al-Ahli in Roshn League

Over 14,000 attend second day of Hail International Arabian Horse Championship

Over 14,000 attend second day of Hail International Arabian Horse Championship

African Cup of Nations returns to biennial format over financial concerns

African Cup of Nations returns to biennial format over financial concerns

Roshn Saudi League remains wide open as teams enter round 12

Roshn Saudi League remains wide open as teams enter round 12

Creator of Mbappe–Mao meme says legal action would ruin him

Creator of Mbappe–Mao meme says legal action would ruin him

Saudi U-16 team faces Iraq in Gulf Cup group stage

Saudi U-16 team faces Iraq in Gulf Cup group stage

Neymar suspended for three matches including existing one-match ban after on-field altercation

Neymar suspended for three matches including existing one-match ban after on-field altercation

Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals

Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals

Al-Taawoun defeat Jordan's Al-Faisaly to extend Asian Champions League lead

Al-Taawoun defeat Jordan's Al-Faisaly to extend Asian Champions League lead

Saudi U-15 team beats Botswana, falls to Somalia at World Cup festival

Saudi U-15 team beats Botswana, falls to Somalia at World Cup festival

International Camel Racing Federation joins AIMS alliance as associate member

International Camel Racing Federation joins AIMS alliance as associate member

Spanish FA suspends Copa del Rey matches after Toledo train crash

Spanish FA suspends Copa del Rey matches after Toledo train crash

Real Madrid issues formal apology to China over Mbappe remarks

Real Madrid issues formal apology to China over Mbappe remarks

China says it takes Kylian Mbappé's apology seriously

China says it takes Kylian Mbappé's apology seriously