Khalid Al-Koroni
Khalid Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Koroni ( ar, خالد عبد الرحمن ابراهيم القروني; born 31 December 1959) is a Saudi Arabian professional football coach and former player who played for Al-Riyadh. He is the current manager of Wej. Playing career Having made his debut during the 1977–78 season, Al-Koroni spent his whole playing career with hometown club Al-Riyadh. In his first season with the club, they managed to get promoted to the 1978–79 Saudi Premier League and reached the final of 1978 King Cup. During his playing career, Al-Koroni managed to get promoted to the Premier League four times with Al-Riyadh. Managerial career 1990–1999 In 1991, Al-Koroni announced his retirement and was appointed as assistant manager of Al-Riyadh. In 1992, Al-Koroni was appointed as caretaker before returning to his previous post following the appointment of Zé Mário. On 6 December 1997, Al-Koroni was appointed as Al-Riyadh's manager until the end of the se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Riyadh
Riyadh (, ar, الرياض, 'ar-Riyāḍ, Literal translation, lit.: 'The Gardens' Najdi Arabic, Najdi pronunciation: ), formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. It is the List of Arabian cities by population, largest city on the Arabian Peninsula, and is situated in the center of the An Nafud, an-Nafud desert, on the eastern part of the Najd plateau. The city sits at an average of above sea level, and receives around 5 million Tourism in Saudi Arabia, tourists each year, making it the List of cities by international visitors, forty-ninth most visited city in the world and the 6th in the Middle East. Riyadh had a population of 7.6 million people in 2019, making it the List of cities in Saudi Arabia, most-populous city in Saudi Arabia, List of largest cities, 3rd most populous in the Middle East, and List of metropolitan areas in Asia, 38th most ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hetten FC
Hetten FC ( ar, نادي حطين) is a Saudi Arabian professional football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly c ... club based in Samtah. It was founded in 1976, and first named as ''Hottain Samtah''. Hetten is well known in Saudi Arabia for one of the best youth coaching system and producing many talented players. Current squad ''As of Saudi Second Division:'' References External links * Online Football Odds 7M {{DEFAULTSORT:HETTEN Football clubs in Saudi Arabia Association football clubs established in 1976 1976 establishments in Saudi Arabia Football clubs in Samtah ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kuwait National Under-23 Football Team
The Kuwait national under-23 football team is the youth association football team representing Kuwait in youth competitions and it is controlled by Kuwait Football Association. Kuwait under 23 Could also be called as Kuwait Olympic Team. Kuwait under 23 also represents its country in the Olympic Games. From 1900 to 1976 Kuwait did not qualify for the Olympic Games but in 1980 Kuwait qualified for the Olympic Games in China and had the best record of their country finishing in the quarter-finals of that Olympic games. Kuwait missed the 1984 and 1988 Olympic games. But in 1992 Kuwait finally qualified for the 1992 Olympic Games in Spain, however with their poor performance, Kuwait was eliminated in the first round of that tournament. After that Kuwait had missed the 1996 Olympic Games that was hosted by the United States, Kuwait then qualified for the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia and that was the last time Kuwait qualified for the Olympic Games. Kuwait has never won the GCC U-23 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Football At The 2000 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics started on 15 September. The men's tournament is played by U-23 (under 23 years old) national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad. Article 1 of the tournament regulations states: "The Tournaments take place every four years, in conjunction with the Summer Olympic Games. The associations affiliated to FIFA are invited to participate with their men's U-23 and women's representative teams." Venues ''* Hindmarsh Stadium only used during the Men's tournament. Temporary seating was added for the games.'' ''Olympic Stadium only used during the Men's tournament final. Competition schedule Medal summary Medal table Events Men's tournament Women's tournament Awards FIFA Fair Play Award References External links * (archived)Olympic Football Tournaments Sydney 2000 - Men FIFA.com FIFA.com {{EventsAt2000SummerOlympics 2000 2000 in association football 2000 File:2000 Events Collage.png, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Luisinho Lemos
Luiz "Luisinho" Alberto Silva Lemos, also known as Luisinho Tombo (October 3, 1951 – June 2, 2019) was a Brazilian footballer and coach, who started his professional career at América. While at América, Luizinho was a key player during the most glorious period of the team's history. His 311 goals make him the club's top scorer ever. He was the top goalscorer for the Rio State Championship in 1974 and 1983, playing at América. He also played for Flamengo, Internacional, Botafogo, UD Las Palmas, and Palmeiras. He scored 434 goals in his career. He finished his career in América in 1987 after having disagreements with América's manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo. He then finished the rest of his playing career in Qatar. Honours Player *Taça Guanabara: 1974 *Tournament of the Champions 1982 *Taça Rio 1982 Manager * Campeonato Carioca Série B1: 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Al-Ahli Saudi FC
Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club ( ar, النادي الأهلي السعودي) is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Jeddah, that competes in the second division of Saudi Arabian football, following their relegation from the Saudi Professional League in the 2021–22 season. The club was founded in 1937. Domestically, Al-Ahli has won three Saudi Professional Leagues, holds record of 13 King's Cups, six Crown Prince Cups, one General League Shield, and one Super Cup. In international club football, they have won a record shared of 3 GCC Champions League and 1 Arab Club Championship. The first Saudi club combined the league and the King's Cup in the same season in 1968, and is the only club to do it twice - in 1978 and 2016. Until the 2021-22 season, Al-Ahli was one of the four founding members of the Saudi Pro League had never been relegated from the top flight. The other three are Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Nassr. Al-Ahli hold the record for the longes ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jean-Michel Cavalli
Jean-Michel Cavalli (born 13 July 1957) is a French and Corsican football manager, who most recently managed MC Oran, and former player. Biography Cavalli started his playing career at Gazélec Ajaccio in 1971, also turning out for Corsican sides Bastia SCB (1977–78) and Solenzara (1978–79) before a second spell at Gazélec. He has managed clubs in Saudi Arabia, France and Morocco, while he took charge of Algeria in 2005. Cavalli coached the Corsica national football team, not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA Union of European Football Associations (UEFA ; french: Union des associations européennes de football; german: Union der europäischen Fußballverbände) is one of six continental bodies of governance in association football. It governs foo ..., in a 2009 friendly against Congo. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cavalli, Jean-Michel 1957 births Living people Association football midfielders French footballers French football managers Algeri ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zé Mário (footballer, Born 1949)
José Mário de Almeida Barros, (born 1 February 1949 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian football manager. He formerly coached the Al-Arabi Sports Club in Qatar. Career In Summer 2008, Ze Mario has served his contract with Al Wasl Club after two successful seasons, where he was able to win both the UAE League, and the UAE President Cup titles in the first season (2007/2008). And was able to lead them to the final of the UAE President Cup for the second consecutive year in the second season, and he has also led them in their AFC Champions League journey which ended in the group stage. Ze Mario has then moved back to the Qatari League with his past team Al-Arabi Sports Club after failing to sign a contract with his other past team Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia) Al-Shabab Football Club ( ar, نادي الشباب), or The Youth Football Club, in English, is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh. It was founded in 1947, and was at first named ''Shabab Al Riyadh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1978 King Cup
The 1978 King Cup was the 20th season of the knockout competition since its establishment in 1956. Al-Ahli were the defending champions and successfully defended the title, winning their second one in a row. Al-Ahli beat Al-Riyadh who became the first First Division side to reach the final. By winning both the 1977–78 Saudi Premier League and the 1978 King Cup, Al-Ahli became the first Saudi team to achieve the domestic double. Bracket Source:''Bracket Round of 32 The matches of the Round of 32 were held on 30 and 31 March 1978. Round of 16 The Round of 16 matches were held on 5 and 6 April 1978. Quarter-finals The Quarter-final matches were held on 11 and 12 April 1978. Semi-finals The four winners of the quarter-finals progressed to the semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on 16 April 1978. All times are local, AST (UTC+3). Final The final was played between Al-Ahli and Al-Riyadh in the Youth Welfare Stadium in Riyadh. By reaching the final Al-Riyadh be ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1978–79 Saudi Premier League
The 1978–79 season was the first season involving foreign players. Al-Hilal won the championship for a second time. Al-Tai and Al-Riyadh Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyad ... were relegated just one season after being promoted. Stadia and locations League table *Promoted:Al-Shabab, Al Ohud. *Full records are not known at this time External links RSSSF StatsSaudi Arabia Football FederationSaudi League Statistics* Article writer for Saleh Al-Hoireny - Al-Jazirah newspaper 13-08-2010 {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Saudi Premier League Saudi Premier League seasons Saudi 1978–79 in Saudi Arabian football ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Association Football
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players who primarily use their feet to propel the ball around a rectangular field called a pitch. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposition by moving the ball beyond the goal line into a rectangular framed goal defended by the opposing side. Traditionally, the game has been played over two 45 minute halves, for a total match time of 90 minutes. With an estimated 250 million players active in over 200 countries, it is considered the world's most popular sport. The game of association football is played in accordance with the Laws of the Game, a set of rules that has been in effect since 1863 with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) maintaining them since 1886. The game is played with a football that is in circumference. The two teams compete to get the ball into the other team's goal (between the posts and under t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2013 AFC U-22 Championship
The 2013 AFC U-22 Championship (also known as the 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup) was the first edition of the AFC U-22 Championship. The hosting rights for the tournament was awarded to Oman. It was set to take place between 23 June and 7 July 2013 but was postponed to be held between 11 and 26 January 2014 due to the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. Host selection The AFC Competitions Committee awarded the hosting rights of the 2013 finals to Oman on 18 July 2012. Oman and Thailand were the only nations that came forward wanting to host. Qualification The draw for the group stage of qualifying took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 14 February 2012. 41 national teams are taking part in qualifying. All group matches were set to be held from 23 June to 3 July 2012 but were later changed to June 2–10, 2012 due to Nepal's request. Qualified teams Venues Squads Only players born on or after 1 January 1991 were eligible to compete in the 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup. Group stage The draw for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |