playing it safe
Saudi hosting of Asian Cup postponed after Houthi attacks
Football officials propose December start for tournament as security concerns disrupt major sporting and business events across the Gulf kingdom
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The official ball used at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers match between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong in August
Add The Circuit on GoogleSaudi Arabia’s hosting of the 2027 Asian Cup has been pushed back almost a year following the recent deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on the kingdom.
The Asian Football Confederation proposed moving the 24-team tournament from its planned...
