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Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off

Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification

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The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.

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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal Upsets Flamengo 3-2 to Reach Club World Cup Final

Saudi striker Salem Al-Dawsari was once again on the scoreboard in a big match. Al-Dawsari, who scored the winner in Saudi Arabia's 2-1 upset of Argentina at the World Cup, converted two penalties to help Al-Hilal beat Brazilian club Flamengo 3-2 in the Club World Cup semifinal on Tuesday. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scenes, Soul From Saudi Arabia After a World-Famous World Cup Upset

The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Watch: Best Goals From the 2022 World Cup

From Argentina’s World Cup heroics to Brazil’s jogo bonito, here are the top 10 goals from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered

A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking the south Americans to the title or France could become the first nation to retain it since 1962. Both scenarios would be an appropriate final…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Leave World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari scored on Wednesday in second-half stoppage time against Mexico. But Saudi Arabia was eliminated along with Mexico despite beating Argentina in its opening match. Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1. Saudi Arabia had one of the tournament’s biggest ever upsets ever when it beat Argentina 2-1.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mexico's offense finally comes to life, but it's not enough to save World Cup dream

DOHA, Qatar — For 2 1/2 games Mexico did nothing in Qatar — as in no goals, no wins and no chance to advance to the Round of 16, something it had done in every World Cup it has played in since 1978.

Los Angeles Times

Mexico miss out on last 16 on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia

Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 – with their second a brilliant free-kick from Luis Chávez – but they still missed out on the last 16

The Guardian - UK

Mexico suffer agony as they're eliminated from World Cup in chaotic ending

There will be more to follow on this breaking sports news story - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video

Daily Mirror

Flashes of Arab unity at World Cup after years of discontent

For a brief moment after Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari fired a soccer ball from just inside the penalty box into the back of the net to seal a win against Argentina, Arabs across the divided Middle East found something to celebrate

The Independent UK

Poland vs Saudi Arabia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs and injury latest for World Cup 2022 today

Robert Lewandowski looks to put his penalty miss behind him as he leads the line for Poland against Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

Scenes, Soul From Saudi Arabia After a World-Famous World Cup Upset

The Saudis’ upset of Argentina in neighboring Qatar sent shockwaves globally, and locally it birthed a national holiday spent, in one town, embracing even more soccer.

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The Guardian - UK

‘We gave them a response’: Saudi Arabia claim their place in World Cup history

A national holiday has been declared in Saudi Arabia after their win against Argentina, for whom Lionel Messi is a ‘brand ambassador’ for Saudi tourism

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Decrees Wednesday a National Holiday after Saudi Victory over Argentina

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz decreed that Wednesday be a national holiday in celebration of the Kingdom’s victory against Argentina during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had suggested the holiday for employees and students. The…

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi’s international career has never felt closer to oblivion

There is still time for Messi and Argentina to save their World Cup campaign, however, despite their shock defeat by Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudis Euphoric after World Cup Win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia fans at the World Cup were in disbelief after their team shocked Argentina on Tuesday, setting off jubilant scenes in Qatar and the Saudi capital. After one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history, fans flooded the streets outside Lusail Stadium waving green and white Saudi flags.…

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Radio France Internationale

Keep calm and carry on, Saudi Arabia boss Renard cautions after Argentina upset

Even though the Saudi Arabia boss Hervé Renard warned his players not to celebrate, the tale of their 2-1 win against Argentina in the World Cup will be surely told for more than One Thousand and One Nights.

Sports Illustrated

Call on Saudi Arabia’s Match-Winning Goal is Incredible

The incredible call matched one of the goals of the tournament so far.

Daily Mirror

Roy Keane brutally points finger of blame at Angel di Maria as Argentina lose - "My god!"

Argentina crashed to a shock defeat in their opening World Cup encounter against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with Roy Keane highly critical of Angel di Maria's role

WEKU

Messi and Argentina lose to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever

Lionel Messi's quest to win the one major title to elude him had a shocking start in what may be his final World Cup, as Saudi Arabia scored twice in a five-minute span of the second half and won 2-1.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina as Salem al-Dawsari winner crowns comeback

Saudi Arabia came from behind to cause one of the biggest ever World Cup shocks, beating Argentina 2-1 after Lionel Messi’s penalty had put the South American side ahead

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia defy reality to stun Argentina with enormous World Cup shock

Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Goals from Saleh Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari completed an incredible comeback at the Lusail Stadium, ending the Albiceleste’s 36-game unbeaten streak

The Independent UK

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia player ratings: Lionel Messi struggles in stunning loss

Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia: Argentina were on the wrong end of one of the greatest shocks in World Cup history

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