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“The Team From Dubai Will Join Next Season”President Of Virtus Bologna Claims Dubai BC Will Join Euroleague
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April 06, 2025
Marhaba, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾This week’s been a rollercoaster! Fresh opportunities popping up, a sprinkle of coach drama, and whispers of a football legend heading to Saudi. Buckle up!
“The Team From Dubai Will Join Next Season” President Of Virtus Bologna Claims Dubai BC Will Join Euroleague
Virtus Segafredo Bologna owner Massimo Zanetti claimed that Dubai BC will join the Euroleague next season during Wednesday's press conference, stating "A lot of people watch [the Euroleague] and there will be plenty of opportunities, since the team from Dubai will join next season".
Dubai Basketball Club, which was founded in 2024, is currently in its ABA Adriatic League debut season With a 20-5 record currently sitting at third place. The team has many well-known players such as Davis Bertans, Klemen Prepelic and Awudu Abass.
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Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar Formally Launched a Joint Bid To Host The 2035 Rugby World Cup
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are preparing a joint bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, according to reports from The Times. This would be the first time the Rugby World Cup would be held in the Middle East, following in the footsteps of football in bringing a major tournament to the region.
So far, none of the three countries have participated in any Rugby World Cups, and the UAE are the highest ranked at 48ᵗʰ in the world rankings, and Qatar sit 87ᵗʰ. Saudi Arabia are currently not in the 118 countries on the rankings table.
Al Wasl’s Head Coach Milos Miloevic Reportedly On Qatar’s Radar
According to UAEKick on X, the Qatar FA have submitted a bid for current Al Wasl head coach Milos Milojevic, they want the Serbian to replace Luis Garcia at the helm.
Last year, Milojevic led Al Wasl to their first league title in 17 years, and has been considered one of the best head coaches in the Gulf region currently due to his flexible tactics.
Jorge Jesus On Thin Ice After Al Hilal’s 3-1 Loss Against Al Nassr, Brazil Links
After Al Hilal’s 3-1 loss to Al Nassr, and with Jesus already under fire, Al Hilal fans were livid and were calling for him to be sacked immediately, with journalist Maan Al Quiaie stating on X that “Decision makers at [Al Hilal] have agreed on sacking Jesus”.
While Bruno Andrade stated that Jorge Jesus messaged the Brazilian Football Federation after the match saying “I’m ready to leave Al Hilal before the end of my contract”.
KDB Announces Man City Departure: Heading To Saudi Arabia?
After 10 years with the Premier League giants, prolific midfielder Kevin De Bruyne announced on social media his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season.
According to Bein Sports, there are three possible destinations for Kevin De Bruyne, Galatasaray, San Diego FC and Saudi Side NEOM SC.