Saudi Arabia
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
‘We should have won it’: Socceroos rue wasted chances as World Cup hopes hang in balance
Thursday night’s 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia wasn’t great for the Socceroos. It also wasn’t a total disaster. But it was very nearly both of those things.
- by Vince Rugari
Latest
Popovic believes Socceroos can qualify for World Cup despite chaotic draw with Saudi Arabia
Tony Popovic’s side will rue their missed chances against Saudi Arabia in their crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.
- by Roy Ward and Vince Rugari
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Australian soccer
An old foe of the Matildas is back to derail the Socceroos’ World Cup hopes
Herve Renard, who coached France at last year’s Women’s World Cup, has returned to haunt Australia ahead of Thursday night’s crucial showdown with Saudi Arabia.
- by Vince Rugari
‘So many off-field issues’: Life at one of Saudi Arabia’s richest clubs
Saudi Arabian football has undergone a recent revolution that has attracted stars even as big as Cristiano Ronaldo - as well as some Australian representation.
- by Vince Rugari
It’s not just Greg Norman: Saudis sign raft of Aussies in sport splurge
Pouring billions into golf, football and now the Olympics, the oil-rich Gulf state is pressing ahead with ambitious plans despite accusations of sportswashing.
- by Chris Barrett
Analysis
Asian Cup
Four reasons why the Socceroos can get past South Korea in Asian Cup quarter-final
The Koreans will have just two days to prepare for the clash on Saturday morning after a gruelling 120-minute battle with Saudi Arabia. You might say it’s all coming up Arnie.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Big-name stars have taken Saudi money, but fans aren’t buying it
No matter how much cash is thrown at getting top sportspeople on board in LIV Golf and the Saudi Pro League, the public is much more picky.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Australia will not bid to host 2034 World Cup with Saudi Arabia firm favourites
Football Australia will instead focus on winning hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup and an expanded men’s 2029 Club World Cup.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
What are Australia’s chances of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup?
The deadline for Australia to bid on the upcoming World Cup is fast approaching.
- by Emma Kemp
Socceroos star to rub shoulders with Ronaldo, Benzema in Saudi Arabia
One of Australia’s stars at the World Cup, Craig Goodwin, is set to join the cavalcade of big names heading to Saudi Arabia – but another key Socceroo is facing a spell on the sideline.
- by Vince Rugari
‘They’re not going to stop’: First soccer and golf – will cricket be next for the Saudis?
Some call it sports washing, others call it image and reputation management. Whatever it is, Saudi Arabia’s multibillion-dollar spending spree isn’t likely to stop any time soon.
- by Lucy Cormack
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