China-Saudi stadium deal puts Saudi World Cup ambitions in focus amid attacks
The project is a vote of confidence to Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 agenda to diversify the economy away from oil, despite an uptick in attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on the kingdom in recent weeks.
Lionel Scaloni's future as Argentina's national team coach appears secure, as both the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the coach have reached a verbal agreement to extend his contract until the 2030 World Cup. The coach's existing contract was set to conclude in December, leaving doubt about the team's leadership direction.
Following several weeks of negotiations, the AFA and Scaloni finalized the extension, ensuring continuity and stability for Argentina's most successful period in recent years. With the deal completed, the team is now poised to face the significant challenges of the upcoming international cycle with confidence.
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