Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
1 day, 11 hours ago

Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot

Hindustan Times  

Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday. Renard led the Saudis to a famous victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and he returned for a second stint in October last year when Roberto Mancini was fired. First the Saudis have to face a rampant Japan, who have won six and drawn one of their seven games so far and punched their World Cup ticket with a 2-0 win over Bahrain last week. Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he would shuffle his pack to face the Saudis, with striker Ayase Ueda and midfielder Hidemasa Morita having already returned to their clubs.

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Roberto Mancini denies interference during his time as Saudi Arabia’s head coach
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Roberto Mancini denies interference during his time as Saudi Arabia’s head coach

The Hindu  

Former Italy and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on Thursday dismissed claims that he had experienced interference during his spell with the Saudi Arabian national football team. “I would like to say this for the last time, during my career there was absolutely no interference in the selection of players and I am happy with my experience and work in …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Saudi Arabia holds Australia 0-0 on Renard’s return
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Saudi Arabia holds Australia 0-0 on Renard’s return

The Hindu  

Herve Renard marked his return to the Saudi Arabia dugout with a gritty 0-0 draw against hosts Australia as the Green Falcons fumed at a late disallowed goal that cost them maximum points in a crunch World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Saudi Arabia remains third, also on six points, but Bahrain, which has five, could leapfrog it and the Australians …

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
4 months, 1 week ago

Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier

Associated Press  

Australia hosts Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a big step towards North America in 2026 when the third round of Asian qualifying reaches the halfway stage. We still have six games remaining, four of them away.” Renard led Saudi Arabia to qualify for the 2022 World …

Saudi coach Mancini wants his players getting more time in a Ronaldo-dominated league
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi coach Mancini wants his players getting more time in a Ronaldo-dominated league

Associated Press  

While the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar thrill supporters of Saudi clubs, Roberto Mancini is concerned that his national team players aren’t getting enough time in the league to prepare for World Cup qualifying. With most clubs in the Saudi Pro League using their full quota of 10 foreign imports, Mancini, who left his job as head coach of …

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash
1 year, 7 months ago

We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash

The Hindu  

France coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les Bleues meet the North African nation in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup the only thing on his mind will be winning. “In terms of Morocco, we had prepared for this to happen,” Renard told reporters on Monday, on the …

Messi’s conqueror Renard wants more ‘unforgettable’ World Cup moments
1 year, 8 months ago

Messi’s conqueror Renard wants more ‘unforgettable’ World Cup moments

The Hindu  

Herve Renard masterminded the defeat of Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the Qatar World Cup group stage and now is hoping to experience more “emotions that you can’t buy” at the Women’s World Cup. Renard-coached Saudi Arabia beat eventual champion Argentina in the World Cup group stages. “To see a whole city buzzing is great, but a whole country is even …

Renard the exception to the rule for sack-happy Saudis
1 year, 11 months ago

Renard the exception to the rule for sack-happy Saudis

The Hindu  

Every rule has an exception and it seems that Herve Renard was the outlier for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation - a coach allowed to leave the national team job on his own terms with his reputation enhanced. Renard took over Saudi Arabia in July 2019, and if he had seen out his contract in 2027 he would have been …

Herve Renard: Mastermind of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup giantkilling of Argentina leaves for plum women’s job
1 year, 11 months ago

Herve Renard: Mastermind of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup giantkilling of Argentina leaves for plum women’s job

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Herve Renard has resigned as Saudi Arabia coach …

Renard resigns as Saudi Arabia coach
1 year, 11 months ago

Renard resigns as Saudi Arabia coach

The Hindu  

Herve Renard has resigned as Saudi Arabia coach, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Tuesday. Frenchman Renard is close to taking over the France women’s team, who will participate in this year’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand from July 20th, the SAFF president said. Renard, 54, took over Saudi Arabia in July 2019, and led the team …

Herve Renard challenges his Saudi Arabia players to make World Cup history
2 years, 3 months ago

Herve Renard challenges his Saudi Arabia players to make World Cup history

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard has challenged his …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s injured Al-Faraj out of the World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s injured Al-Faraj out of the World Cup

The Hindu  

Injured Saudi Arabia captain Salman Al-Faraj is out of the World Cup after coach Herve Renard agreed to let him leave the camp, the Saudi Football Association said on Sunday. Al-Faraj was injured at the end of the first half of the historic 2-1 victory over Argentina in Saudi Arabia’s first match in the tournament on Tuesday. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina inspired Japan stars to shock Germany
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina inspired Japan stars to shock Germany

India Today  

It's the Asian teams that have set the stage on fire at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. Saudi Arabia produced arguably the biggest upset in FIFA World Cup history when they came back from behind to stun Argentina on Tuesday, November 22. Germany, incidentally, were knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2018 in the group stage after their shock loss …

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Overjoyed fans erupted in celebration around the Arab world Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s shocking World Cup win over Argentina. From Syria and Jordan to Gaza and Qatar — host of this year’s World Cup -- fans basked in Saudi Arabia’s achievement, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. “I’m speechless,” Saudi Arabia fan Sultan Alharthi …

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before

News 18  

Lionel Messi said Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a “very heavy blow” but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat. “It’s a very heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we must continue to have confidence in ourselves,” Messi said after Argentina crashed to a stunning 2-1 loss in Group C. “This group is …

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina
2 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their “totally crazy” 2-1 win against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday. “This is football, sometimes totally crazy things can happen,” added the French coach, who previously led Zambia and the Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory. “When you come …

Cambridge United hiccup didn’t deter Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard on World Cup journey
2 years, 4 months ago

Cambridge United hiccup didn’t deter Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard on World Cup journey

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Few in Qatar will boast a more eclectic CV than Herve Renard, …

Herve Renard - The tactical genius behind Saudi Arabia's historic FIFA World Cup match win over Argentina
2 years, 4 months ago

Herve Renard - The tactical genius behind Saudi Arabia's historic FIFA World Cup match win over Argentina

India Today  

Saudi Arabia have sent an early warning at the FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to stun Argentina. Argentina had not lost a FIFA World Cup match in which they scored first since West Germany defeated them 3-1 in 1958. However, Saudi Arabia changed everything as they upset Argentina 2-1 in a Group C match at the World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Saudi Arabia pulls the rug from under Argentina’s feet
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Saudi Arabia pulls the rug from under Argentina’s feet

The Hindu  

It took Lionel Messi 10 minutes and a penalty — that silenced a raucous Saudi crowd behind the team dugouts at the Lusail Stadium — to set sail for yet another World Cup adventure — his last — to exorcise the ghosts of disappointments past. The Saudis didn’t immediately give up, and a nice passage of passing saw Abdulhamid deliver …

Saudi Arabia humble Argentina – but was it the greatest World Cup shock ever?
2 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia humble Argentina – but was it the greatest World Cup shock ever?

New York Times  

Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory over Argentina has sent shockwaves around world football and is already being hailed by many as the greatest upset in the history of the World Cup. Data company Gracenote projected that Saudi Arabia had an 8.7 per cent chance of winning, so therefore this result surpassed USA’s victory over England in 1950 as statistically the biggest …

Who is Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia football coach at FIFA World Cup 2022 vs Poland
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia football coach at FIFA World Cup 2022 vs Poland

The Hindu  

Herve Renard has an impressive track record. His success in Africa made Saudi Arabia choose him as its coach after Juan Antonio Pizzi failed to deliver in the 2018 Russia World Cup and the Asian Cup the following year. He led his Saudi Arabia team to a 2-1 win against Argentina on Tuesday, causing one of the biggest upsets in …

Saudi Arabia squad FIFA World Cup 2022: Herve Renard includes Al-Owais, Al-Faraj in 26-member team
2 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia squad FIFA World Cup 2022: Herve Renard includes Al-Owais, Al-Faraj in 26-member team

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard named Al-Hilal midfielder Salman Al-Faraj in his 26-man squad for the World Cup, despite sustaining a shoulder injury in a friendly on Sunday. Al-Faraj, the national team captain, was taken off at halftime during Saudi Arabia’s 1-0 win over Iceland, but he will be fit for the tournament, Renard said. He has something in the …

World Cup 2022: When is Saudi Arabia playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup 2022: When is Saudi Arabia playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch

The Hindu  

New continent, same problem for Hervé Renard. The Frenchman is leading another team into the World Cup — Saudi Arabia this time after Morocco in 2018 — and again the draw has not been kind. “We have a tough set of matches, but as a coach or a player you dream of qualifying for the World Cup and pitting yourself …

FIFA World Cup 2022: When will Saudi Arabia play in Qatar, schedule, timings, where to watch
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: When will Saudi Arabia play in Qatar, schedule, timings, where to watch

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia, which is featuring in its sixth overall FIFA World Cup and second in a row, will be opening its campaign against Argentina. Saudi Arabia ensured qualification for Qatar 2022 after finishing as the winner of the AFC Third Round Group B winner. #WCQ | #WorldCup — FIFA World Cup March 24, 2022 Saudi Arabia has players like Salem …

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