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Saudi Arabian organisers have confirmed that preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup remain on schedule despite growing concerns over the tournament following recent Houthi attacks on the country. The continental football competition is scheduled to begin on January 7, 2027, with matches planned across three Saudi Arabian cities: Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar. However, the recent escalation in regional tensions has raised questions about whether the tournament will proceed as planned. In a statement issued late Thursday, the local organising committee said

On December 12 Vilius Pakalniskis sat down on the sandy beach in Jeddah after running 2,100km in 30 days.  When he sat back and took a breath the full impact of his achievement to run alone from Dubai to Jeddah in one month made him tear up.  All Pakalniskis wanted to rest by drinking water at that moment.  He sat on the beach unable to open his water bottle because he felt so tired. Pakalniskis sat crying on the beach because he couldn't

The 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Monday. The decision was made following a FIFA delegation visit to Jeddah last week to assess ongoing preparations for the tournament. "We are delighted that Jeddah, with its state-of-the-art facilities and reputation for hosting major international sports events, has been selected as host city for the FIFA Club World Cup," President of SAFF Yasser Al Misehal said. The tournament, which will be