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‘Beautiful’: Saudi players share pride and joy after Gulf Cup triumph

Saudi national team players expressed immense pride and joy after clinching the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup with a 2-0 victory over the UAE, marking their first title since 2004. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan highlighted their commitment to future successes, particularly with the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup, while defender Nawaf Boushal emphasized the significance of bringing joy to their nation, asserting that the experience and support from the coaching staff were pivotal to their triumph.

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Amid Gaza's ruins, Taekwondo athletes return to training after three years of genocide

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