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Saudi Arabia sack Renard just two months before World Cup

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation have sent shockwaves through the football community by officially sacking head coach Herve Renard only two months before the 2026 World Cup. Following poor friendly results in March, a former Premier League player is now widely expected to replace the iconic Frenchman and steady the ship before the upcoming tournament.

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Al Ahli v Al Khaleej: Saudi Pro League

The long-running debate appears to be reaching a conclusion: will Donis finally take the reins of the Saudi national team? Reports suggest that the Saudi Arabian Football Associati

Gulf leader settles the controversy In a decisive statement that has brought an immediate end to weeks of heated debate, the Gulf leader—whose word carries considerable weight across the region’s football landscape—has effectively closed the book on the controversy. The brief yet authoritative announcement, made in the leader’s trademark direct style, leaves little room for interpretation: the dispute is over, and all parties are expected to accept the ruling without further delay. While the specific details of the controversy have not been disclosed, sources close to the league confirm that the decision is final and will be enforced without exception. This swift resolution underscores the leader’s long-standing reputation for restoring order quickly and unequivocally, ensuring that the focus returns to on-field action rather than off-field wrangling. Clubs, fans, and media outlets alike are now urged to move forward in unity, confident that the matter has been laid to rest.

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Frequently asked questions

Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.