Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia eyes futsal excellence with AFC support!

Saudi Arabia has taken its first steps in futsal development, with the AFC’s futsal assessment visit that began on Thursday, November 8. The AFC delegation was welcomed by Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) General Secretary Ibrahim S. Alkassim, who emphasised that both football and futsal are important in the West …

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Msdossary crowned 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup champion in London!

After three days of intense drama and excitement, the FIFA eWorld Cup champion has been crowned, with Mosaad ‘Msdossary’ Aldossary taking home the title following a 4-0 aggregate victory over Stefano ‘StefanoPinna’ Pinna at The O2 in London. Following a journey involving more than 20 million participants taking part in …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group A: Saudi Arabia win late over Egypt!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Monday, June 25 with Saudi Arabia scoring a late 2-1 win over Egypt at the Volgograd Arena. After a slow start, Egypt went ahead in the 22nd minute through a goal from their superstar Mo Salah, who lobbed the ball over a charging …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group A: Lucky Uruguay overcome Saudi Arabia!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup continued on Wednesday, June 20 afternoon with Uruguay beating Saudi Arabia thanks to a Luis Suarez goal at the Rostov Arena. Saudi Arabia had the better start but couldn’t score and then in the 23rd minute a blunder from their goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais allowed Uruguay …

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2018 FIFA World Cup – Group A: Russia rout Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opener!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked-off on Thursday, June 14 evening with hosts Russia defeating Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Russia dominated the proceedings right from kick-off against a Saudi Arabian team, which had its difficulties to handle the pressure of having …

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Nestor Pitana to referee the Opening Match of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia!

Argentina’s Nestor Pitana has been assigned as the referee for the Opening Match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia on Thursday, June 12 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. He will be assisted by compatriots Juan Pablo Bellati and Hernan Maidana, with Sandro Ricci …

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SWAFF: 2018 FIFA World Cup heralds turning point for football’s frontier nations!

Planning is underway to develop football in nations at the new frontier of this, the world’s most popular game. The sporting, community and commercial potential of the game are now being developed in South and West Asia. Presidents of football federations in South and West Asia met in Jeddah, Thursday …

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Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi off 2018 FIFA World Cup roaster!

Due to allegations of match fixing, the FIFA Referees Committee has deroastered Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the list of 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament officials. In a statement, the world football governing body said, with reference to the current situation of the Saudi referee Mr. Fahad Al …

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