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One of the few times when Riyadh’s busy roads are quiet is when major football
matches are being played. Sport is the number one activity for the youth, and
football is pre-eminent both as a participant and as a spectator sport. This passion
for the game is well served, with two major football stadiums, modern facilities for
four premium-class clubs and tens of open air or indoor sports halls.
The previous page: King Fahd International Stadium.