Saudi Arabia, the only bidder for the 2034 World Cup, will host the 48-team tournament in fifteen stadiums across five cities, including
eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday. The announcement came days after the kingdom submitted its official bid to the International Federation of Association Football . Saudi Arabia plans to host… eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday.
The bid book outlines five proposed host cities for the tournament, including the capital Riyadh, the Red Sea city of Jeddah, Al Khobar, Abha, and NEOM, a $500 billion, futuristic new city, SPA said.Riyadh will be home to eight stadiums, including the new King Salman Stadium, which will accommodate over 92,000 spectators and is set to host the opening and final matches of the tournament, SPA said.
Infrastructure is the initial concern for the oil-rich kingdom, which is snapping up high-profile sports events in an attempt to sweep away its conservative image and entice foreign investment. eight in the capital, state media said on Wednesday. The announcement came days after the kingdom submitted its official bid to the International Federation of Association Football . Saudi Arabia plans to host…
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League , Gbenga Elegbeleye, has explained that clubs in the league stand to reap financial benefits in the future from the partnership with Spanish side, Sevilla FC.Even as Team Nigeria is yet to reflect on the medals table at the ongoing Paris 2024, a cold war has ensued between the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports over the approved kits for the contingent, reports sportsvillagesquare.com.
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