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Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off

Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification

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The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal Upsets Flamengo 3-2 to Reach Club World Cup Final

Saudi striker Salem Al-Dawsari was once again on the scoreboard in a big match. Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina at the World Cup, converted two penalties to help Al-Hilal beat Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2 in the Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Dawsari penalties send Al Hilal into Club World Cup final

Tangiers (Morocco) (AFP) - Salem Al-Dawsari scored two penalties as Al Hilal beat Flamengo 3-2 on Tuesday to reach this weekend's Club World Cup final in Morocco.

AFP

Scenes, Soul From Saudi Arabia After a World-Famous World Cup Upset

The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Watch: Best Goals From the 2022 World Cup

From Argentina’s World Cup heroics to Brazil’s jogo bonito, here are the top 10 goals from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Five most memorable goals of 2022 World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Acrobatic volleys, long-range piledrivers and sweeping team goals: AFP looks at some of the most memorable goals of the 2022 World Cup:

AFP

Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered

A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Leave World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari scored on Wednesday in second-half stoppage time against Mexico. But Saudi Arabia was eliminated along with Mexico despite beating Argentina in its opening match. Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1. Saudi Arabia had one of the tournament’s biggest ever upsets ever when it beat Argentina 2-1.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mexico's offense finally comes to life, but it's not enough to save World Cup dream

DOHA, Qatar — For 2 1/2 games Mexico did nothing in Qatar — as in no goals, no wins and no chance to advance to the Round of 16, something it had done in every World Cup it has played in since 1978.

Los Angeles Times

Mexico miss out on last 16 on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia

Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 – with their second a brilliant free-kick from Luis Chávez – but they still missed out on the last 16

The Guardian - UK

Mexico exit World Cup on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia

Doha (AFP) - Mexico suffered an agonising exit from the World Cup on goal difference on Wednesday despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a dramatic finale to Group C.

AFP

Mexico suffer agony as they're eliminated from World Cup in chaotic ending

There will be more to follow on this breaking sports news story - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video

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AFP

Szczesny produces stunning save to keep Poland on World Cup track

Doha (AFP) - Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was Poland's hero as he pulled off a breathtaking double save to keep his country in contention against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Flashes of Arab unity at World Cup after years of discontent

For a brief moment after Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari fired a soccer ball from just inside the penalty box into the back of the net to seal a win against Argentina, Arabs across the divided Middle East found something to celebrate

Evening Standard

Poland vs Saudi Arabia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs and injury latest for World Cup 2022 today

Robert Lewandowski looks to put his penalty miss behind him as he leads the line for Poland against Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated

Scenes, Soul From Saudi Arabia After a World-Famous World Cup Upset

The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer.

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‘We gave them a response’: Saudi Arabia claim their place in World Cup history

A national holiday has been declared in Saudi Arabia after their win against Argentina, for whom Lionel Messi is a ‘brand ambassador’ for Saudi tourism

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Decrees Wednesday a National Holiday after Saudi Victory over Argentina

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz decreed that Wednesday be a national holiday in celebration of the Kingdom’s victory against Argentina during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had suggested the holiday for employees and students. The…

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi’s international career has never felt closer to oblivion

There is still time for Messi and Argentina to save their World Cup campaign, however, despite their shock defeat by Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudis Euphoric after World Cup Win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia fans at the World Cup were in disbelief after their team shocked Argentina on Tuesday, setting off jubilant scenes in Qatar and the Saudi capital. After one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history, fans flooded the streets outside Lusail Stadium waving green and white Saudi flags.…

Radio France Internationale

Keep calm and carry on, Saudi Arabia boss Renard cautions after Argentina upset

Even though the Saudi Arabia boss Hervé Renard warned his players not to celebrate, the tale of their 2-1 win against Argentina in the World Cup will be surely told for more than One Thousand and One Nights.

AFP

Saudi star Al-Dawsari writes name in lights

Doha (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari grabbed the world's attention with his match-winning wonder strike against Argentina on Tuesday but the winger has been a star in his home country for years.

Sports Illustrated

Call on Saudi Arabia’s Match-Winning Goal is Incredible

The incredible call matched one of the goals of the tournament so far.

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