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Many questions and few answers – what reporting on Saudi Pro League was like
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Al-Ettifaq midfielder Faisal al-Ghamdi celebrates with the fans after their 2-1 win in the Saudi Pro League over Al-Nassr.
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Jeddah – Luis Castro is one of the most experienced football managers around, having coached across three continents.
The 61-year-old Portuguese is used to speaking his mind. But, on Monday, when a question about the hot climate in Saudi Arabia was posed following the 2-1 loss to Al- Ettifaq, the Al-Nassr manager shot a glance at the press officer to check if he could answer it.
