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Russian authorities reportedly identify a Lebanese suspect over crime which happened in central Moscow
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Suarez on target as Saudi Arabia crash out of World Cup
Luis Suarez scores on his 100th international appearance as Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to knock out the Gulf team
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Saudis to hold players ‘accountable’ for World Cup drubbing
Adel Ezzat, president of the Saudi Football Federation says 5-0 loss ‘disappointing and unsatisfactory’
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Saudi Arabia thrashed 5-0 by Russia in World Cup opener
Hosts deliver perfect start after President Vladimir Putin declared the tournament open at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium
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Photos: Where to watch the World Cup in Dubai
With the FIFA World Cup set to start today, we’ve shortlisted 35 great spots to watch all the footie action live in Dubai. We’ve also added what deal they are offering you and your mates in celebration of the tournament. Grab some mates and get ready for 31 days of footie galore.
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In pictures: Saudi Arabia’s pre-world cup training session
Russia 2018 will be the fifth appearance for Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup finals after qualifying for the first time back in 1994. They featured in three consecutive finals afterwards (1998, 2002 and 2006) before missing the last two editions in South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014.
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Germany beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in final World Cup warm-up
Timo Werner impresses as Germany gave themselves a pre-World Cup boost by breaking their five-match winless streak against Saudi Arabia
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Uncertainty remains over du, Etisalat FIFA World Cup packages
At the moment, only beIN satellite subscribers will be able to watch the event in the UAE
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Saudi Arabia warm up for World Cup 2018 with Greece win
Saudi Arabia will have the honour of facing the Russia in the World Cup tournament opener on June 14
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Saudi Arabia to play in opening match of 2018 World Cup
Sole Gulf representatives will face hosts Russia; Egypt and Uruguay also in Group A
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Saudi Arabia name Pizzi as third coach in three months
Former Chile coach Pizzi will lead Saudi Arabia at the World Cup
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Two more Arab nations secure Russia 2018 World Cup qualification
Morocco and Tunisia on Saturday joined Egypt and Saudi Arabia in securing spots for the sport’s top competition
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In pictures: Australia defeated Syria in World Cup qualifying play-off
Syrians in Damascus collapsed into tears of disappointment Tuesday as their war-torn country’s hopes of qualifying for its first ever football World Cup were dashed during extra time against Australia.
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Tears in Damascus as Syria misses out on World Cup
Prospect of the Syrian team qualifying for football’s biggest contest brought 1,000s to public squares across the country
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Video: FIFA delegation inspects Russia’s preparations for World Cup 2018
When the newly-renovated Luzhniki Stadium welcomes fans to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia opening game on June 14, it will open its doors to a new era for Russian sports.
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In pictures: Egypt’s dramatic 2-1 win over Congo to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Egypt last qualified for the World Cup in 1990 with the record seven-time African champions suffering numerous heart-breaking failures since.
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Salah goals secure Egypt’s place at 2018 World Cup in Russia
UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed tweeted his congratulations to Egypt