Arab Football News
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Liverpool approach Leipzig over Diomande
Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig over the potential signing of winger Yan Diomande.
Brazil: MRI shows Neymar making 'good progress'
Neymar's FIFA World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced he was making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury.
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon despite halting attacks on Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran but will continue operations against Hezbollah.
Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting
Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.
Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup?
Could Iran and the US play each other at the World Cup?
‘We basically lost’: Tel Aviv residents react after Israel-Iran strikes
Residents in Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions after a day of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.
Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.
Rowing boats & regrets - Scotland's undefeated 1974 World Cup campaign
Joe Jordan and Davie Hay remember Scotland's 1974 World Cup campaign, that ended at the group stage despite an unbeaten record.
'Draining' year out makes Roberts appreciate career
Burnley defender Connor Roberts returned in Wales' defeat by Romania with a fresh perspective after a "draining" year on the sidelines through injury.
Oman producer prices fall 3.9% in Q1 as lower energy prices weigh
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Saudi Arabia opens June ‘Sah’ sukuk issuance with 4.6% returns
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Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
Saudia tops global airline punctuality rankings in May
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Highlights: Romania 2-1 Wales
Watch the best of the action as Romania defeat Wales 2-1 in Bucharest.
Startup wrap: Post-Eid dealmaking heats up across MENA’s startup ecosystem
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Watch: When Hagi's Romania thrashed Wales
Wales travel to Bucharest to face Romania on Saturday for the first time since their World Cup qualifying defeat in 1992.
'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo
Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.
Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania
Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.
Saudi Arabia leading Middle East hotel development boom amid record regional pipeline
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Saudi POS spending edges past $3.8bn during Adha holiday
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Saudi Arabia, Russia trade tops $4bn, expand relations, says Grozdev
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Saudi Arabia eyes pivotal role in global mining sector, says minister
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Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time?
Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
AI helps Saudi real estate shift from delays to data-driven delivery
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Closing Bell: Saudi main market ends the week at 10,990 points
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Middle East shoppers still spending but hunting harder for value, NielsenIQ finds
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Qatar’s non-oil business growth in contraction territory amid conflict
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Diana Ross & 'GOAT' Ronaldo - Richards watches World Cup moments
Former England defender and current pundit Micah Richards looks at some of the most memorable World Cup moments.
Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori reveals unlikely footballing idol
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori reveals his surprising footballing idol – former Manchester City star Aleksandar Kolarov.
Andre Onana involved in physical confrontation after Cameroon defeat
Andre Onana shoved a fan after a mistake for Cameroon in their shock defeat to Cape Verde.
FA partner with Lionesses to celebrate grassroots football with short film
The FA kick off the grassroots season with a short film featuring Jordan Nobbs and the everyday heroes who keep local football alive.