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Saudi contenders fly flag in Dubai for World Cup night

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DUBAI: Unbeaten Asfan Al-Khalediah and this year’s Saudi Cup third, Saudi Crown, are among a contingent of Saudi-owned or trained horses heading to the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Asfan Al-Khalediah extended his unbeaten career run to a remarkable 17 wins by comfortably landing the G1 Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian … Read more

Meet Petar Segrt: The coach who has transformed Tajikistan into shock Asian Cup contenders

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With a smile etched on his face in spite of a heavily bandaged head, Palestine’s Oday Dabbagh strode through the mixed zone following his team’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Qatar on Monday. A couple of meters away from Dabbagh, midfielder Mahmoud Abu Warda disdainfully stated “we didn’t deserve to lose, the referee did not do … Read more