I could not find a better picture to represent the conditions of the Saudi football today better
than this one
Saudi Arabia officially was the first team to exit Asian Cup 2011 after two defeats from Syria 1-2
and Jordan 0-1. It is not a big issue to lose a game or two, but, the way Saudi lost and the whole
set-up of the team and the journey this team has taken since 1994 World Cup till today, is the real
issue.
Bizarrely, Eric Cantona has returned to football as director of 'soccer' at New York Cosmos.
"I am very honoured to join the legendary New York Cosmos," said Cantona. "It's a
big project, a wonderful project. The Cosmos are very strong, beautifully made, with a great past.
It's kind of a mix between football and art.
