Saudi Arabia squad FIFA World Cup 2022: Herve Renard includes Al-Owais, Al-Faraj in 26-member team
2 years, 1 month 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 shoulder, there is pain but it will be okay in a few days,” the French coach said in a video posted by the Saudi team on Twitter on Wednesday. قائمة الأخضر في كأس العالم FIFA قطر ٢٠٢٢™ ⬇ pic.twitter.com/0GSO5L9K5C — المنتخب السعودي November 11, 2022 Renard called up two goalkeepers - Mohamed Al-Owais and Nawaf Al-Aqidi - who are not first choices for Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr respectively.

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Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
1 month, 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
3 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 …

Saudi Pro League: Benzema returns to ‘furious’ Saudi club 17 days late
11 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Benzema returns to ‘furious’ Saudi club 17 days late

The Hindu  

French forward Karim Benzema has returned to Saudi Arabia 17 days after he was supposed to check back in with his club Al Ittihad, a source close to the club told AFP on Friday. Club officials were “furious” with the former Real Madrid star’s behaviour but there is no chance of him ending his contract this month despite speculation linking …

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa
1 year ago

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad’s loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester City and Fluminense even arrived. Urawa earned its place at the seven-team Club World Cup by winning the Asian Champions League in February, beating Saudi club Al-Hilal in the …

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA says Saudi city Jeddah, home of Benzema’s Al-Ittihad, will stage next Club World Cup

The Hindu  

The 2023 Club World Club will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi Arabian champion Al-Ittihad that has signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday. Al-Ittihad will be joined by the six continental club champions — including Champions League winner Manchester City — for the Dec. 12-22 tournament. FIFA picked Saudi Arabia in February to host the 2023 Club …

Renard the exception to the rule for sack-happy Saudis
1 year, 8 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 …

Renard resigns as Saudi Arabia coach
1 year, 8 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 …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s injured Al-Faraj out of the World Cup
2 years 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 WC: Saudi Arabia's Yasser Al Sahrani flown to Germany for surgery after horrific injury vs Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA WC: Saudi Arabia's Yasser Al Sahrani flown to Germany for surgery after horrific injury vs Argentina

India Today  

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al Sahrani has suffered a fractured jaw and broken his left facial bones after his horrific injury in match against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Playing their World Cup opener on Sunday, Al Sahrani collied with Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Alowais and was knocked out cold, late in the second half of the game. The …

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina
2 years, 1 month 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 …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams

India Today  

Saudi Arabia did the unthinkable to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history as the Green Falcons stunned Lionel Messi-led Argentina 2-1 in their World Cup 2022 Group C opener in Doha on Tuesday. Argentina were on course to equal Italy's record unbeaten run of 37 games after the mercurial Messi opened his fifth and final …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C Full Schedule And Squad: All You Need to Know
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Group C Full Schedule And Squad: All You Need to Know

News 18  

Qatar is all set to host the FIFA World Cup and the anticipation for the coveted tournament is skyrocketing among fans. Argentina will have Robert Lewandowski’s Poland giving them company in Group C along with Saudi Arabia and Mexico. Saudi Arabia has exited the World Cup in the group stages in each of their last four appearances, and it is …

Who is Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia football coach at FIFA World Cup 2022 vs Poland
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Qatar squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Akram Afif, Hassan Al-Haydos make 26-member team
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar squad for FIFA World Cup 2022: Akram Afif, Hassan Al-Haydos make 26-member team

The Hindu  

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez selected a 26-man squad World Cup on Friday exclusively made up of home-based players led by attacking trio Akram Afif, Almoez Ali and Hassan Al-Haydos. It is a similar approach to that of South Korea 20 years ago when the co-hosts made a shock run to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup. Our 🇶🇦 national …

World Cup 2022: When is Saudi Arabia playing in Qatar, preview, team news, when, where to watch
2 years, 1 month 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, 3 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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