Adidas unveils Saudi Arabian Football National Team jerseys

Adidas unveils Saudi Arabian Football National Team jerseys
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Adidas unveiled on Tuesday the new Saudi Arabian Football National Team home and away jerseys. (Supplied)
Adidas unveils Saudi Arabian Football National Team jerseys
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Adidas unveiled on Tuesday the new Saudi Arabian Football National Team home and away jerseys. (Supplied)
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Adidas unveiled on Tuesday the new Saudi Arabian Football National Team home and away jerseys. (Supplied)
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Updated 03 September 2024
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Adidas unveils Saudi Arabian Football National Team jerseys

Adidas unveils Saudi Arabian Football National Team jerseys
  • Home jersey distinguished by vibrant green color, reflecting Kingdom’s heritage, future ambitions
  • Away jersey pays homage to Arabian leopard, celebrating Saudi wildlife

JEDDAH: Adidas unveiled on Tuesday the new Saudi Arabian Football National Team home and away jerseys.
The latest kits celebrate Saudi football history while embracing a future filled with innovation, according to a media statement.
The new home jersey is distinguished by its vibrant green color, reflecting the Kingdom’s rich heritage and future ambitions.
Meanwhile, the away jersey pays homage to the Arabian leopard, representing Saudi wildlife.
Celebrating the arrival of the new kit, Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al Misehal said: “Representing the Saudi Arabian national team is a tremendous source of honor, and the new home and away jerseys are a symbol of the legacy of those that set the path for our players today.
“We are proud to work closely with our partners (at) Adidas to launch our new jerseys, inspired by unique architecture from our nation’s Vision 2030 and the conservation of the Arabian leopard.”
Adidas EMC General Manager Bilal Fares said: “We are proud to be part of the growth of football in the Kingdom and to celebrate the launch of SAFF’s new home and away jerseys. Wearing the national team’s jersey represents more than just sportswear; it is a powerful symbol of national pride and unity. The new kits bridge generations, capturing the spirit and colors of the Kingdom.”
Adidas is celebrating the reveal of the new jerseys through its “Yours to Write” campaign, which highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing football while honoring its cultural and natural heritage, including efforts to protect the endangered Arabian leopard.
The campaign film features players from the men’s national team — Saud Abdulhamid, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Saleh Al-Shehri, Ali Lajami, and others — alongside stars from different age groups of the women’s national teams, including Bayan Sadagah, AlBandary Mubarak, and Seba Tawfiq.
The film also features the iconic lifelong Saudi Arabian football fan Atti Al-Morki as the voiceover artist. Reflecting the Kingdom’s dedication to nurturing young talent and inspiring future athletes, the campaign also includes players from the youth national teams, symbolizing the future of Saudi football and solidifying Saudi Arabia’s football legacy for generations to come.
The home and away kits, as on pitch and fan versions, are available starting Sep. 1, 2024, on adidas.com and at select Adidas retailers.


Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo diagnosed with viral infection, misses Iraq trip

Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo diagnosed with viral infection, misses Iraq trip
Updated 15 September 2024
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Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo diagnosed with viral infection, misses Iraq trip

Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo diagnosed with viral infection, misses Iraq trip
  • After a medical evaluation by the team's doctor, it was determined that Ronaldo requires rest

RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo is unwell due to a viral infection, according to an official statement released by his club.

The team’s doctor said that Ronaldo requires rest and will not accompany the side on their trip to Iraq today for their Asian Champions League clash.

He will now miss the AFC Champions League match against Al-Shorta in Baghdad on Monday night.
The club’s statement confirmed that Ronaldo’s condition is being closely monitored and that Al-Nassr extended their wishes for a speedy recovery.

Ronaldo’s absence is a significant one for the team as they prepare for their upcoming match with Iraq’s Al-Shorta.


Kuwait football board quits after match chaos

Kuwait football board quits after match chaos
Updated 15 September 2024
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Kuwait football board quits after match chaos

Kuwait football board quits after match chaos
  • Board members quit after an inquiry into ticketing and logistical problems that marred Tuesday’s match

Kuwait City: The entire board of Kuwait’s football governing body has resigned after fans were left in sweltering temperatures for hours during a World Cup qualifier against Iraq.
Board members quit after an inquiry into ticketing and logistical problems that marred Tuesday’s match at the 60,000-capacity Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, the Kuwait Football Association said in a statement late Saturday.
“The board members of the Kuwait Football Association tendered resignations en masse,” Kuwait’s official KUNA news agency reported, citing the statement.
According to the association website, the board had seven members.
The association also accepted the resignation of its secretary-general, Salah Al-Qanai, and public relations boss Mohamed Bou Abbas, it said.
They had been suspended since Wednesday over what the association called “unacceptable events.”
Fans fainted in temperatures of above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as they pleaded with staff for water.
Some fans without tickets were meanwhile allowed in, while others who had purchased tickets were refused entry.


Jordan’s Al-Hayassat not fazed by partisan Al-Qahtani crowd in Riyadh

Jordan’s Al-Hayassat not fazed by partisan Al-Qahtani crowd in Riyadh
Updated 15 September 2024
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Jordan’s Al-Hayassat not fazed by partisan Al-Qahtani crowd in Riyadh

Jordan’s Al-Hayassat not fazed by partisan Al-Qahtani crowd in Riyadh
  • PFL MENA 3 will take place in Riyadh on Sept. 20

RIYADH: Jordan’s Abdelrahman Al-Hayassat won’t just be facing title favorite Abdullah Al-Qahtani from Saudi Arabia, but he’ll also be going against a partisan hometown crowd at the PFL MENA 3 in Riyadh on Sept. 20.

The two featherweight contenders will meet in next Friday’s semifinal main event with a chance at moving on to the PFL MENA 3 Championships on the line.

The Saudi fighter, nicknamed “The Reaper,” is undefeated in his PFL career and has been impressive in PFL MENA so far. Facing him in his hometown makes it an even bigger challenge for his opponent.

Al-Hayassat, however, says that he isn’t faced by the hostile crowd.

“Even though the fight is on my opponent’s turf and in front of his crowd, this won’t affect my morale,” he said. “The semifinal match is very important to me. Winning it will take me to the final and bring me closer to achieving the title.”

To prepare for the biggest fight of his life, Al-Hayassat took his training to another hotbed for combat sports: Thailand.

“I’ve prepared well for the fight with a 70-day training camp in Thailand, one of the best camps I’ve had. I focused on the strategy that will enable me to defeat Al-Qahtani,” he shared.

When Al-Hayassat and Al-Qahtani step inside the SmartCage, the former plans on shocking the world and silencing the Saudi fans in attendance.

“I’ve worked hard on the necessary techniques for the fight. My Saudi opponent will be surprised by my level,” Al-Hayassat said.

“He will face a different Abdulrahman than the one he knows. I’m confident that I’ll win and make it to my first final because I’ve prepared everything necessary to achieve victory,” he added.


Al-Mansoori grabs pole position as powerboat title race takes twist in Portugal

Al-Mansoori grabs pole position as powerboat title race takes twist in Portugal
Updated 15 September 2024
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Al-Mansoori grabs pole position as powerboat title race takes twist in Portugal

Al-Mansoori grabs pole position as powerboat title race takes twist in Portugal
  • Team Abu Dhabi star grabs the honors as world champion Al-Qemzi finds the going tougher

Peso da Regua, Portugal: Team Abu Dhabi’s Mansoor Al-Mansoori upstaged teammate and hot favorite Rashed Al-Qemzi to secure pole position in Sunday’s Grand Prix of Portugal, the penultimate round of the UIM F2 World Championship.

After four-time champion Al-Qemzi surprisingly missed out on a place in the six-boat qualifying shootout, Al-Mansoori underlined his growing championship challenge with a superb performance to take the honors in Peso da Regua.

There was late qualifying drama when Sweden’s Mathilda Wiberg, who trails Al-Qemzi by eight points in the F2 title race, crashed spectacularly, leaving her mechanics with a big repair job to carry out before she starts in fifth place tomorrow.

Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko, who qualified in third position, is just one point further away in what now promises to be an exhilarating climax to the season in Portugal over the next eight days.

This has been one of the most closely contested seasons in the championship’s 30-year history, and the intensity was evident even in today’s official practice session for the 16 starters.

Wiberg edged out Al-Qemzi by five-thousandths of a second, with Al-Mansoori another fraction away in third and less than a second separating the top seven.

That set the stage for a fascinating qualifying session that saw Q1 and Q2 being combined into a single 40-minute battle to qualify for the six-boat Q3 shootout.

While Al-Mansoori was fastest just past the halfway point, Al-Qemzi was down in eighth spot and went into the pits to allow the Team Abu Dhabi mechanics to fit a new propeller.

Almost immediately, Riabko squeezed his way to the top of the standings, only for Palfreyman to quickly take the initiative before Al-Mansoori set another fastest time as the drama continued.

It was not to be this time for Al-Qemzi, who was unable to improve and will start in eighth place tomorrow, with the world championship hanging in the balance.

Leading championship standings

1 1 Rashed Al-Qemzi UAE 52pts

2 7 Mathilda Wiberg SWE 44

3 41 Edgaras Riabko LTU 43

4 36 Mansoor Al-Mansoori UAE 31

5 14 Matthew Palfreyman GBR 29

6 33 Nelson Morin FRA 24

7 45 Duarte Benavente POR 16

8 74 Giacomo Sacchi MON 12

9 91 David del Pin ITA 12

10 9 Mette Bjerknæs GBR 11


Saudi player in ICU after falling from Dubai balcony

Saudi player in ICU after falling from Dubai balcony
Updated 15 September 2024
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Saudi player in ICU after falling from Dubai balcony

Saudi player in ICU after falling from Dubai balcony
  • Officers are investigating the accident

DUBAI: Saudi football player Fahad Al-Muwallad has been admitted to the intensive care after falling from the second-floor balcony of his vacation home in Dubai, the emirate’s police said in a statement.

Officers are investigating the accident, said the Dubai Police.

 

 

The Al-Shabab star’s health condition is under supervision at a Dubai hospital where “medical teams are providing the necessary healthcare,” the police said.

The Saudi consulate in Dubai confirmed in a statement on X early Sunday it was informed of an accident at Muwallad’s private residence in Dubai on Thursday afternoon.

The consulate “is following the investigations conducted with the police” in Dubai, it said in a statement posted on X.

 

 

Under the instructions of the sports minister Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Saud, the medical and administrative team of the Saudi national club flew to Dubai to monitor the player’s condition in coordination with the consulate and the hospital, the statement read.

Al Muwallad is a winger for Al-Shabab Saudi club in Riyadh and in the Saudi national team.