Champions League is being expanded, but Italy and Germany will benefit over England next season

Bayer Leverkusen’s record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League ROME: An imposing stadium in a major foreign capital did nothing to stop Bayer Leverkusen’s record unbeaten march across Europe. The freshly crowned first-time Bundesliga champions silenced the Stadio Olimpico with a 2-0 win at Roma in the first leg … Read more

Hyderabad steal one-run win as Rajasthan falter

HYDERABAD, India: Sunrisers Hyderabad stole an unlikely one-run victory over table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in a tense Indian Premier League encounter on Thursday. Needing two off the final ball, Rajasthan’s Rovman Powell missed a full toss and was trapped in front of the wicket by India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The right-arm swing bowler, who finished with … Read more

Iraq qualify for Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament with win over Indonesia at U23 Asian Cup

Bayer Leverkusen’s record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League ROME: An imposing stadium in a major foreign capital did nothing to stop Bayer Leverkusen’s record unbeaten march across Europe. The freshly crowned first-time Bundesliga champions silenced the Stadio Olimpico with a 2-0 win at Roma in the first leg … Read more

Champion Sabalenka sets up Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open final

RIYADH: Women are finding new territories in various industries as the Kingdom sets diversity and inclusion goals, and football is no different.  There are currently 1,100 female football players registered with Saudi clubs through the leagues, three regional training centers, and four active national teams.  Today, the Women’s Football Department focuses on various areas of … Read more

Bayer Leverkusen’s record unbeaten march continues with a 2-0 win at Roma in Europa League

DORTMUND, Germany: Niclas Fuellkrug gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday as the journeyman striker outshone superstar Kylian Mbappe on the night. Seeking a return to the final for the first time since 2013, the 1997 winners were dogged and determined, outmuscling their heavily … Read more

Matt Wallace takes 1-shot lead at Byron Nelson, with defending champ Jason Day 3 back

RIYADH: Women are finding new territories in various industries as the Kingdom sets diversity and inclusion goals, and football is no different.  There are currently 1,100 female football players registered with Saudi clubs through the leagues, three regional training centers, and four active national teams.  Today, the Women’s Football Department focuses on various areas of … Read more

Saudi women tackling, kicking their way into football

RIYADH: Women are finding new territories in various industries as the Kingdom sets diversity and inclusion goals, and football is no different.  There are currently 1,100 female football players registered with Saudi clubs through the leagues, three regional training centers, and four active national teams.  Today, the Women’s Football Department focuses on various areas of … Read more

Islamic finance industry projected to grow in 2024-2025

RIYADH: Underscoring international confidence in the Saudi economy, global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal has become yet another company to have opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh. In a press statement, the US firm stated that the inauguration of the new regional headquarters underscores its commitment to contributing to the country’s transformation agenda.  “As the … Read more

Saudi authorities plan to boost assets under management to 29.4% of GDP in 2024

RIYADH: Underscoring international confidence in the Saudi economy, global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal has become yet another company to have opened its regional headquarters in Riyadh. In a press statement, the US firm stated that the inauguration of the new regional headquarters underscores its commitment to contributing to the country’s transformation agenda.  “As the … Read more