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Brazil make heavy work of beating Saudi Arabia in friendly

Brazil struggled to a 2-0 win over hosts Saudi Arabia in a stuttering performance on a muggy night in Riyadh in a friendly international on Friday. 

Women appointed to Saudi FA board for first time

Saudi Arabia's Football Federation (SAFF) appointed women to the board for the first time in the kingdom's history on Wednesday, and also named a new president. 

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FIFA prepares legal action against those illegally broadcasting the World Cup

FIFA said Wednesday it is preparing to take legal action in Saudi Arabia against pirate broadcasters illegally showing World Cup matches in the kingdom.

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Asian teams leave Russia with their heads held high

Asian teams weren't expected to make an impact at the World Cup, but a record points haul and some stunning performances against top sides have lifted their hopes for Qatar 2022.

Pizzi signs extension with Saudi Arabia

Juan Antonio Pizzi's contract as Saudi Arabia coach has been extended until the end of the side's participation in the 2019 Asian Cup.

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Saudi Arabia crush Egyptian spirits with dramatic late winner

Saudia Arabia managed to pull of a historic 2-1 victory against regional rivals Egypt to leave Mo Salah's 'Pharaohs' bottom of Group A.

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Al-Dawsari struck late to hand Saudi Arabia victory

Saudi Arabia may have already been out of the World Cup before their clash with Egypt on Monday kicked off, but a late, late goal from Salem Al-Dawsari ensured they went home smiling as they claimed their first World Cup win since 1994.

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Saudi Arabia scored their first goal of the tournament

Saudi Arabia haven't had the best World Cup, but they finally got something to cheer about on Monday, bagging their first goal against Egypt.

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Saudi Arabia v Egypt: As it happened

Join us for live updates on the final game in Group A for Saudi Arabia and Egypt, taking place at Volgograd Arena.

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Saudi Arabia v Egypt - Preview and possible lineups

We take a look ahead to Monday's Group A clash between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, at the Volgograd Arena.

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Saudi Arabia calm over Salah threat

Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi has insisted he has no special plans for Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah in Monday's closing World Cup Group A match.

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Saudi Arabia v Egypt: Pride on the line in no-stakes game

Egypt and Saudi Arabia face off in their final Group A game on Tuesday, but both sides are already eliminated.

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Argentine managers suffering dismal World Cup: Eight defeats in nine games

Despite Argentine managers dominating the World Cup, with no country boasting more bosses at the tournament, it is fair to say that their five representatives haven't had particularly memorable tournaments so far.

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World Cup performances leave Arab nations disappointed

No-one expected Egypt, Morocco or Saudi Arabia to win the World Cup but for all three to crash out on the same day was a disaster for Arab football.

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Uruguay grind out Saudi victory

Uruguay emerged victorious from an uninspiring game in Rostov, Luis Suarez’s first half effort enough to take them past a Saudi Arabia side who had conceded five in their opening match against Russia.