JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia will host a four-team international football tournament in early October, featuring Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and a fourth team to be named shortly, Turki Al-Sheikh, the head of the Kingdom's General Sports Authority, announced on Friday.
The tournament will include the 2018 Superclasico de las Americas (Super Derby of the Americas) the annual friendly match that pits Brazil against Argentina.
The sports authority has successfully organized a variety of sports and recreational competitions and events, including signing an extensive 10-year contract to bring WWE shows to Saudi Arabia on an annual basis.
Other events include the Saudi Super Cup, recently held in London, and the King Salman International Chess Cup, and the Riyadh International Marathon.
Argentina v Brazil: Saudi Arabia to host Latin America’s fiercest rivalry next month
Argentina v Brazil: Saudi Arabia to host Latin America’s fiercest rivalry next month
- The annual match between the two giants of South American football will be well attended by Saudi fans