Category : Sports
FIFA welcomes UNGA resolution on Qatar hosting of FIFA World Cup
A resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly at its recent 76th session recognizes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the first such event held in the Middle East. FIFA encourages the relevant authorities to ensure that it leaves a lasting legacy for peace and development in the......
Laser beams help Senegal win a FIFA World Cup qualifier
Thousands of Senegalese fans pointed laser beams in the eyes of Egyptian players during the crucial match between Egypt and Senegal. During penalties, the lasers continued unabated, with the referee not doing anything about them, not even when goalkeeper El Shenawy was about to defend a Senegal free kick and......
Formula 1 STC Saudi Grand Prix gets underway at Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2022 activities began today, four months after the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship, at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the longest and fastest street circuit in the world, which officially opened its doors to Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans today. In......
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final draw procedures announced
The procedures for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw have been announced ahead of the biggest event in football. Teams and fans will learn their paths to possible glory on April 1 from 19:00 (Doha time), at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, when 29 of the 32......
Leclerc wins the Bahrain Grand Prix, Hamilton in third place
It turned out to be a nightmare for Max Verstappen who ended up failing to defend his Formula One title when he retired near the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix, allowing Ferrari to clinch a 1-2 finish with Charles Leclerc finishing ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. Lewis Hamilton,......
Klopp makes abrupt statement about renewal of Mo Salah’s contract
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp surprised Mo Salah’s fans with an abrupt statement about the Egyptian star and Liverpool striker, saying the club has done all it could to renew Salah’s contract with Liverpool. Media reports revealed new developments related to negotiations for the renewal of Salah’s contract. “We can’t do......
Talabat signs Cristiano Ronaldo as its official brand ambassador
Talabat has unveiled Cristiano Ronaldo as its official brand ambassador during the most significant year in the history of football in the region. This campaign brings together the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s international football and talabat. In his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has won 32 trophies and is universally regarded......
Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne dies at 52
The legendary cricketer Shane Warne died during a holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand, after suffering a suspected heart attack. He was 52 years old. During his 15-year career with Australia, Warne took 708 Test wickets and won the 1999 ODI World Cup. He was named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers......
FIFA has thrown Russia out of the World Cup in Qatar
FIFA and UEFA have announced that, following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, will be suspended from participating in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice including the forthcoming FIFA World Cup......
Aramco and Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team sign long-term deal
Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team and Aramco announced a long-term strategic partnership recently, which will support the development of highly efficient engines, high-performance sustainable fuels, advanced lubricants and deployment of non-metallic materials in vehicles. The collaboration includes joint research and development, team sponsorship rights, a licensing agreement, and exclusive......