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2034 World Cup: Dwindling fan numbers in Saudi league raises white elephant fear

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 03:07 PM IST

While matches involving big clubs like Ronaldo's Al Nassr tends to draw big crowds, that hasn't quite been the case for games involving less high-profile teams.

A model of the proposed King Salman International Stadium is seen inside the Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition(REUTERS)

ByHT Sports Desk

Juve deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts

Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also victorious, but City's latest loss in a miserable run will dominate the headlines

Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 12, 2024 06:57 AM IST

AFP |

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018

Published on Dec 11, 2024 11:55 PM IST

AP |

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-hosts for 2030

The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host.(REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 10:39 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

NFL announces first-ever regular season game in Berlin for 2025

FOOTBALL-NFL-GERMANY:NFL announces first-ever regular season game in Berlin for 2025

Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:24 PM IST

Reuters |

Goodbye Fergie Time, hello Alonso Time

Mukiele’s 90th minute goal in the Champions League against Inter Milan was another example Bayer Leverkusen’s never-say-die attitude

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts during the Champions League game against Inter Milan in Leverkusen on Tuesday night. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 04:57 AM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

FIFA to confirm World Cup hosts, Saudi Arabia set to stage 2034 tournament

Australia and Indonesia were in talks over a joint bid for the 2034 tournament, but dropped out before Saudi was announced as the sole bidder.

Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:12 AM IST

Reuters |

Champions League: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 3-2; Liverpool win again

Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta

Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe celebrates his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League football match against Atalanta(AFP)

Published on Dec 11, 2024 08:51 AM IST

AP |

Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown to have season-ending surgery

FOOTBALL-NFL-DAL-OVERSHOWN

Published on Dec 10, 2024 09:36 PM IST

Reuters |

Pep drops bombshell amidst City's struggles this season: ‘I’m not going to…'

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is keeping the door open to manage a national team in thefuture.

Pep Guardiola said he won't manage any other club after Manchester City.(REUTERS)

Published on Dec 10, 2024 09:11 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Premier League referee David Coote sacked after Jurgen Klopp video rant

Premier League official David Coote was sacked on Monday over a video making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Referee David Coote awards a penalty to West Ham United REUTERS/Tony O Brien (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 10, 2024 06:00 AM IST

AFP |

Sports betting roundup: Some upsets and surprising results in football over the weekend

Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:30 PM IST

AP |

Premier League referee Coote fired after comments about Liverpool and Klopp

Published on Dec 09, 2024 10:05 PM IST

AP |

AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game

Published on Dec 09, 2024 09:31 PM IST

AP |

Real Madrid, Barcelona drawn at fourth-tier minnows in Copa del Rey

La Liga and Champions League holders Madrid face a Minera side which ousted top-flight Alaves in the previous round.

Barcelona's Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's French midfielder #06 Eduardo Camavinga.(AFP)

Published on Dec 09, 2024 08:27 PM IST

AFP |

‘I saw Messi. I was still so angry…’: Mbappe breaks silence

Kylian Mbappe spoke about his relationship with Argentina captain Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are former teammates.(AP)

Published on Dec 09, 2024 01:33 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Chelsea beat Spurs to state Premier League title credentials, Arsenal stumble

Premier League: Chelsea roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday.

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's third goal. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)(AP)

Published on Dec 09, 2024 07:54 AM IST

AFP |

Arsenal held 1-1 by Fulham, drop points in Premier League title chase

Mikel Arteta's title-chasing team dropped two points in its bid to reel in Premier League leader Liverpool.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on December 8(AFP)

Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:19 PM IST

PTI |

West Ham striker Michail Antonio in stable condition after road accident

The club has asked that the 34-year-old Jamaican international's privacy is respected and there will be no further comment on Saturday

Published on Dec 08, 2024 06:23 AM IST

Reuters |

More misery for Manchester United as Nottingham Forest claim fine victory

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have won at Anfield and Old Trafford this season.

Published on Dec 08, 2024 01:46 AM IST

PA_Media |

Ruben Amorim suffers first major setback of Man Utd reign with defeat to Forest

The head coach warned that a storm was coming at the start of a week that ended in a second defeat.

Published on Dec 08, 2024 01:15 AM IST

PA_Media |

Rico Lewis scores equaliser before being sent off as Man City held by Palace

Erling Haaland had cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener.

Published on Dec 08, 2024 12:01 AM IST

PA_Media |

Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm

Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Savinho Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs(Action Images via Reuters)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 10:47 PM IST

AFP |

Liverpool's Premier League clash at Everton postponed due to high winds

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with teammates. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)(AP)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 07:11 PM IST

AFP |

Ange Postecoglou vows not to change despite wife objecting to fans confrontation

Injury-hit Spurs slumped to 10th in the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 12:11 PM IST

PA_Media |

Michael Carrick felt weather had big impact in Middlesbrough’s draw at Burnley

The Clarets needed a fine 37th-minute equaliser from Connor Roberts to cancel out Anfernee Dijksteel’s early strike.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:38 AM IST

PA_Media |

'Won my Premier League trophies fairly': Mourinho hits back at Guardiola

Jose Mourinho said the Premier League trophies he won at Chelsea were achieved fairly, as he responded to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola.

Head coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce gestures during the Europa League opening phase soccer match. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)(AP)

Published on Dec 06, 2024 09:25 PM IST

Reuters |

Scotland winger Lewis Morgan determined to ‘make history’ by winning MLS Cup

The 28-year-old winger will be a key player for the New York Red Bulls against LA Galaxy in the showpiece on Saturday.

Published on Dec 06, 2024 03:34 PM IST

PA_Media |

Callum McGregor wary of how quickly football can change despite Celtic’s lead

The leaders moved seven points clear of Aberdeen with a game in hand following a 1-0 win at Pittodrie on Wednesday night.

Published on Dec 06, 2024 04:09 AM IST

PA_Media |

We are going to push ourselves – Marco Silva wants even more from Fulham

The Cottagers moved up to sixth with a 3-1 win against Brighton.

Published on Dec 06, 2024 04:09 AM IST

PA_Media |

Football

While matches involving big clubs like Ronaldo's Al Nassr tends to draw big crowds, that hasn't quite been the case for games involving less high-profile teams.

Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also victorious, but City's latest loss in a miserable run will dominate the headlines

Rams visit the 49ers seeking their first season sweep in the series since 2018

The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

FOOTBALL-NFL-GERMANY:NFL announces first-ever regular season game in Berlin for 2025

Mukiele’s 90th minute goal in the Champions League against Inter Milan was another example Bayer Leverkusen’s never-say-die attitude

Australia and Indonesia were in talks over a joint bid for the 2034 tournament, but dropped out before Saudi was announced as the sole bidder.

Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader Atalanta

FOOTBALL-NFL-DAL-OVERSHOWN

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola is keeping the door open to manage a national team in thefuture.

Premier League official David Coote was sacked on Monday over a video making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Sports betting roundup: Some upsets and surprising results in football over the weekend

Premier League referee Coote fired after comments about Liverpool and Klopp

AP Player of the Week: Arizona State's Cam Skattebo put up big numbers again in Big 12 title game

La Liga and Champions League holders Madrid face a Minera side which ousted top-flight Alaves in the previous round.

Kylian Mbappe spoke about his relationship with Argentina captain Lionel Messi.

Premier League: Chelsea roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta's title-chasing team dropped two points in its bid to reel in Premier League leader Liverpool.

The club has asked that the 34-year-old Jamaican international's privacy is respected and there will be no further comment on Saturday

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have won at Anfield and Old Trafford this season.

The head coach warned that a storm was coming at the start of a week that ended in a second defeat.

Erling Haaland had cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener.

Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed

Injury-hit Spurs slumped to 10th in the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

The Clarets needed a fine 37th-minute equaliser from Connor Roberts to cancel out Anfernee Dijksteel’s early strike.

Jose Mourinho said the Premier League trophies he won at Chelsea were achieved fairly, as he responded to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola.

The 28-year-old winger will be a key player for the New York Red Bulls against LA Galaxy in the showpiece on Saturday.

The leaders moved seven points clear of Aberdeen with a game in hand following a 1-0 win at Pittodrie on Wednesday night.

The Cottagers moved up to sixth with a 3-1 win against Brighton.

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