Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) based Al-Ahli SC went into this international break in 2nd place behind Al-Hilal with 14 points as opposed to the league leaders’ 15. The achievement isn’t there. Yet, something is. The mind-boggling stat that Al-Ahli SC has an undefeated streak of 40 games within the…
Similar to any other football culture which exists globally, Saudi Arabia has its own set of legends, jokes, clichés, stereotypes, memes, and of course stories. Most notably of which – is the recurring theme – the conversations surrounding the Saudi national team as it speeds through a speed-bump,…
Match Report: DPR Korea 1 Saudi Arabia 4 DPR Korea – Ryang Yong-Gi 11′ Saudi Arabia – Naif Hazazi 37′, Mohammed Al Sahlawi 52′ 54′, Nawaf Al Abed 77′ It was do or die for both teams ahead of today’s second round match between Saudi Arabia and DPR…
Match Report: Saudi Arabia 0 China 1 China – Yu Hai 81’ Both teams entered their opening fixture with three vital points in mind after Uzbekistan won their initial game against North Korea. Interim head coach Cosmin Olaroiu did not deviate from his predecessor’s lineup from the Gulf…
Following up on our part 1 of the winners and losers series of the recent Gulf Cup, in which we discussed the top 5 losers of the tournament, now it’s time to examine the top 5 winners of the 22nd Gulf Cup. Winners: Qatar National Team Following their…
Last night saw the conclusion of the 22nd edition of the Gulf Cup in what looked like a perfect story ending in an anticlimax for the hosts, Saudi Arabia. Their opponents however, Qatar, claimed the trophy in a manner that could be classified as an “underdog”. The ‘Annabi’…
Glimpses of brilliance and shaky defending saw Arsenal let a 2-1 comeback slip through their fingers in the final minutes of Saturday’s early kickoff against Manchester City at the Emirates. City took the lead at the half hour mark through a loose ball from a Flamini tackle that…
July 3, 1994 Brazilian referee Renato Marsiglia blows the final whistle as Sweden advances to the quarterfinals of World Cup 94 after beating Saudi Arabia 3-1 in Dallas’ Cotton Bowl. An early goal by Martin Dahlin devastated the Saudis, only for Kennet Andersson to double the lead 10…