Archive of Sports
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No record for Messi as Saudis hold Argentina
Lionel Messi failed in his bid to set an outright record for the most Argentina goals in a calendar year as his side were held 0-0 by Frank Rijkaard’s ... Sports -
Iraq edge Jordan to boost Brazil bid
A late goal by striker Hammadi Ahmed gave a youthful Iraq a vital 1-0 victory over Jordan in World Cup qualifying on Wednesday, thrusting them back ... Sports -
Egypts Hany Ramzy leads Belgian Lierse
After being appointed as Lierse’s new head coach, Hany Ramzy becomes the first Egyptian coach for a European football team.Ramzy, who was Egypt’s U-23 ... Sports -
Some like it hot Al-Habsi tells Japan
Oman goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi has told runaway group leaders Japan to stop complaining about the heat ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier.Japan ... Sports -
Barcelonas Lionel causes a messi fuss at Riyadh airport
Argentine and FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi had a rifle pointed at his face haphazardly upon arrival at the Saudi capital Riyadh, as security ... Sports -
Rijkaard and Messi to reunite in Saudi Arabia Spanish sports news site reports
Two Barcelona stars, one former and one current will soon cross paths in the Saudi Capital of Riyadh, as a friendly is planned between hosts Saudi ... Sports -
Brazilian player seeks help to leave Saudi Arabia
Brazilian player Diego Souza is seeking his government’s help to leave Saudi Arabia after falling out with his club Al Ittihad.Diego Souza has ... Sports -
South Koreas Ulsan beat Al Ahli to win Asian Champions League
South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai made the most of home advantage as they beat Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli 3-0 in the final of the Asian Champions League on ... Sports -
Lord Coe supports Olympic bid in UAE
Former Olympic gold medalist and sports administrator Lord Sebastian Coe said he believed that UAE Olympic Games would help raise sporting standards ... Sports -
Celtic fans wave Palestinian flags at Barcelona match
Supporters of Scottish football team Celtic raised Palestinian flags when Barcelona came to play on their pitch this week, in a show of support for ... Sports