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Special Donis trims Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad, but debate over omissions continues

Donis trims Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad, but debate over omissions continues

  • Left-back Zakaria Hawsawi and attacking midfielder Saleh Abu Al-Shamat omitted from final squad
  • They are joined by goalkeeper Abdulqudous Attiah and forward Abdullah Al-Salem
By Mohammed Fayad ·

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