Saudi Arabia's attempts to prepare for the World Cup are not confined to arranging friendlies or hiring world-famous coaches. It is all part of a plan to give the players international experience for the World Cup. Saudi Arabia will kick off the tournament against hosts Russia in Moscow on June 14 and later meet Uruguay and Egypt. "The idea is a good one but it just needs time to see whether it works for the World Cup," added Al Jaber. The loan deals are not the only unusual preparation for Saudi Arabia ahead of June.

Source: ABC News March 22, 2018 03:10 UTC