saudi arabia

Al-Jassim says team will try to live up to fans' hopes against Uruguay

Al-Jassim says team will try to live up to fans' hopes against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia midfielder Taisir Al-Jassim said Tuesday that his team would try to "live up to their fans' hopes" in their second World Cup group stage match. 20 Jun 2018
Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Cheryshev and Dzyuba start for Russia

Midfielder Denis Cheryshev, who scored a double for Russia in their 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia in the World Cup opener, and striker Artem Dzyuba will start for the national team in their match against Egypt, the team said Tuesday via their official Twitter account. 20 Jun 2018
Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Tabarez says Suarez is team's key player

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said on Tuesday that striker Luis Suarez had been the "key player" in most of the matches he has played for his country. 20 Jun 2018
Senegal beat Poland 2-1 to become first African team to win at 2018 World Cup

Senegal beat Poland 2-1 to become first African team to win at 2018 World Cup

Senegal have become the first African team to win a match at this summer's World Cup after Aliou Cisse's men beat Poland 2-1 in Moscow on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia will be striving to defeat Uruguay says Muslera

Saudi Arabia will be striving to defeat Uruguay says Muslera

Saudi Arabia will be doing their best to win their upcoming World Cup match against Uruguay, the South American side’s goalkeeper Fernando Muslera said on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Mostovoi says pain may hamper Salah

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi told Sputnik Tuesday that pain might hamper Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah during the upcoming World Cup match between Russia and Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

Over 18 million Russians watched World Cup opener

About 18.05 million Russians watched the television broadcast of the 2018 World Cup opening game between Russia and Saudi Arabia, FIFA's press service reported Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay hold full-squad training session ahead of Saudi Arabia

Uruguay held a full-squad training session on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming game against Saudi Arabia, with the first 15 minutes of their practice being open for journalists. 20 Jun 2018
Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Mostovoi says Russia must reach knockout stages

Former Russia midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi said Tuesday that Russia must reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Ignatyev praises Dzyuba after Egypt performance

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev told Sputnik Tuesday that Russia forward Artem Dzyuba "deserved all the plaudits" for his performance in Russia's 3-1 victory against Egypt in St. Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

12 free trains to carry fans to Russia v Egypt

Twelve free trains will carry fans to St. Petersburg for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Egypt, the 2018 World Cup Transport Directorate said on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia World Cup flight drama: Investigation launched

Saudi Arabia World Cup flight drama: Investigation launched

The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) will investigate an incident involving the aircraft carrying the Saudi Arabian national football team. 19 Jun 2018
Cat to predict winner between Russia and Egypt

Cat to predict winner between Russia and Egypt

Achilles the cat, who lives at St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and serves as the animal oracle for the World Cup, will predict the winner of the match between Russia and Egypt later on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018
Sychev says country believes in Russia reaching the knockout stages

Sychev says country believes in Russia reaching the knockout stages

Fomer Russia striker Dmitry Sychev told Latvian media Monday that the whole country believed that Russia would reach the knockout stage at the 2018 World Cup. 19 Jun 2018
Akinfeev is continuing traditions of yashin says Argentina Ambassador

Akinfeev is continuing traditions of yashin says Argentina Ambassador

Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev is continuing the football traditions of legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, Argentina Ambassador to Russia Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio said on Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Salah trains ahead of Russia match

Salah trains ahead of Russia match

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, who is recovering from injury, trained with the rest of the squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against hosts Russia, which will take place in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 19 Jun 2018

Latest News

Nineteen NSW golf clubs set for major upgrades after huge funding win

Nineteen NSW golf clubs set for major upgrades after huge funding win

8 Aug 2025
Bhatia leads opening FedEx Cup playoff as Aussies falter

Bhatia leads opening FedEx Cup playoff as Aussies falter

8 Aug 2025
LIV Golf alters format for season-ending championship

LIV Golf alters format for season-ending championship

8 Aug 2025

Most Read

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023
Aussies Abroad: Dub champions gutted, ribbons Raso on the move, and transfers, transfers, transfers

Aussies Abroad: Dub champions gutted, ribbons Raso on the move, and transfers, transfers, transfers

13 Aug 2023