France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.

Football: French mid-fielder N'Golo Kante latest to go Saudi, joins Al Ittihad

The Saudi football federation on Saturday said it was launching the first edition of a women's league later this month. Women's sport was long frowned upon in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia launches first women's football league

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Football: French mid-fielder N'Golo Kante latest to go Saudi, joins Al Ittihad

Saudi Arabia launches first women's football league