Exclusive-Soccer-Saudi Arabia waived vaccination rules for the Spanish Super Cup - sources


Soccer Football - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia - January 13, 2022 General view of the corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Albert Gea

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia waived its requirement for visitors to be fully vaccinated to allow soccer players from Spain to compete in the Spanish Super Cup on Saudi soil, sources have told Reuters.

Full vaccination is mandatory to enter the kingdom according to guidelines on the government website.

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