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Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit

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Yasser al-Misehal has stepped down as president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation [Fayez NURELDINE / AFP]

The president of Saudi Arabia's Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round.

Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1–1) and Cape Verde (0–0), and a heavy 4–0 defeat to Spain.

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