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References
- ↑ Khalid AL TEMAWI - ksa-team.com
- ↑ Khalid Al Temawi – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ↑ "Asian Nations Cup 1996 Final Tournament – Extended File". RSSSF . Retrieved 16 April 2009.
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