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Kalidou Koulibaly: The Man Behind the Defender | Al-Hilal, Racism, Leadership & Legacy

Al-Hilal and Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly opens up about his remarkable football journey from Metz and Genk to becoming one of Serie A’s top defenders with Napoli, playing for Chelsea in the Premier League, and finding a new home in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal. Kouli reflects ...  Show more

The Strategy Behind Saudi Arabia’s Push for Olympic Medals | Abdulaziz Baeshen

Abdulaziz is the CEO and Secretary General of the Saudi Olympic Paralympic Committee, and one of the key figures shaping the Kingdom’s sporting future. With a career spanning leadership roles at the Ministry of Sport, Saudi Sports Company, the Saudi Sailing Federation and Saudi E ...  Show more

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