The inspiring rise of women’s cricket in Saudi Arabia: RIYADH: Cricket is a much-loved sport, second only to soccer as the most-watched sport on the globe ...
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Indian diaspora contributed richly to the development of cricket in Saudi Arabia: RIYADH: The Indian diaspora has contributed richly to the development of ...
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Saudi MBC Group lights up with SR3.7b in 2023 revenues, with net profit up 44.8%: Biggest Middle East broadcaster turns in SR3.7b, while gross profit tops SR921m
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Enthusiasm for cricket undimmed among expats in Saudi Arabia: RIYADH: There is an abiding enthusiasm for cricket in Saudi Arabia especially among expatriates ...
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NEOM announces principal partnership with T20 cricket giants Rajasthan Royals: NEOM: NEOM, the sustainable development taking shape in the northwest of Saudi ...
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Wake Forest court-storming kindles memories of Wolfpack fan knocked from his wheelchair
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D.C. United supporters’ groups plan protest after club’s partnership with Saudi Arabia
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‘Cricket in Saudi Arabia will go places in years to come,’ says Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar
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Jordan Henderson leaving Saudi for Ajax: reports: Jordan Henderson has moved a step closer to ending his much-criticised spell with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by ...
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Quick Glance: Jordan Henderson's Move from Saudi Arabia to Ajax
- Henderson's Saudi 'project' unraveled quickly - here's what happened
- Henderson has returned to Europe, earning around £120,000 per week, significantly less than expected at Al Ettifaq
- Henderson took a significant pay cut to leave behind a club and league he described as 'something that is here to stay'
- Henderson's contract extension at Ajax until 2027 includes more transfer funds and club development
Saudis ready to play long game to realise soccer dream: A seismic year for soccer in Saudi Arabia witnessed the turbo-charging of its domestic league with ...
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Club World Cup allowed Man City to refocus, says boss Guardiola: Going to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup helped Manchester City pull themselves together and ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-12-28-club-world-cup-allowed-man-city-to-refocus-says-boss-guardiola/
Messi v Ronaldo — Inter Miami to take on Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play two matches in Saudi Arabia early next year including ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-12-12-messi-v-ronaldo-inter-miami-to-take-on-al-nassr-in-saudi-arabia/
What I loved and loathed about football in 2023, from Lionesses to Saudi power: Even football's triumphs like the Women's World Cup were overshadowed ...
inews.co.uk/sport/football/what-loved-loathed-football-2023-2806296
LIV and earn — pro golfers face change in 2024, and lots more money: The PGA Tour is quietly courting private equity partners, seemingly as a back-up plan in ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-12-17-liv-and-earn-pro-golfers-face-change-in-2024-and-lots-more-money/
Day of Reckoning trailer: Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder star in surreal promo
independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/day-of-reckoning-trailer-joshua-wilder-b2463982.html
Saudi Arabia Is Set to Be Sole Bidder for 2034 World Cup: Australia announced it would not bid, clearing the way for the Saudis to bring soccer’s biggest ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/31/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-world-cup-2034.html
Quick Glance: 2024 World Cup Confirmed in Saudi Arabia
- The 2034 Men's World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia.
- Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms this in an Instagram post.
- Critics accuse Infantino of deliberately creating the conditions for a tournament in Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia is under scrutiny due to human rights issues and sportswashing.
Saudi Arabia Eyes Stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) Cricket Tournament: Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-03/saudi-arabia-eyes-stake-in-indian-premier-league-ipl-cricket-tournament
No beer and 45C heat – this is what a Saudi World Cup will be like: A Saudi World Cup in 2034 is a formality but carries huge concerns over human rights ...
inews.co.uk/sport/football/no-beer-45c-heat-saudi-world-cup-2741115
India’s Cricket League Should Turn Down Saudi’s $5 billion Proposal: The sport is facing a climate change crisis. Accepting $5 billion from a country that ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-11-15/india-s-cricket-league-should-turn-down-saudi-s-5-billion-proposal
ATP Chairman addresses future plans with Saudi Arabia & 'unsafe place' claims
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Lionel Messi partially agrees with Cristiano Ronaldo after transfer dig: Saudi Arabia nearly had both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the eight-time Ballon ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/messi-agrees-ronaldo-transfer-dig-31619831
Team NZ snare two wins to lead Saudi Arabia regatta: Team New Zealand has made a bright start to the America's Cup preliminary regatta in Saudi Arabia ...
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History offers lessons to help us solve renewable energy puzzle: Renewable energy experts believe that Ireland can optimise its unique natural advantages to ...
irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41271010.html
Saudi Arabia pushing to buy tournaments in Miami or Madrid: Saudi Arabia wants to continue its investment in tennis by buying the prestigious Miami or Madrid ...
theathletic.com/5025668/2023/11/02/saudi-arabia-madrid-miami/
#Gravitas | From Virat Vkohli's record-breaking century to Saudi Arabia's IPL investment proposal, here's what's making headlines in the world of cricket ... Show more wionews.com/videos
How Saudi Arabia secured the 2034 World Cup: The official announcement will not be made until 2024, but there is little doubt that the 2034 World Cup will be ...
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Saudi Arabia announces bid to host 2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday it plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign ...
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Saudi Arabia wants to host 2035 Women's World Cup: Saudi Arabia wants to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, says the technical director of the country's women's ...
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Saudi football revolution spreads to women's game: BBC Sport takes a look at the progress being made in women's football in Saudi Arabia in the build-up to the ...
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Saudi Pro League: Why even Ronaldo, Benzema and Neymar can't pull in the fans
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NBA Open to Saudi and UAE Wealth Funds Investing in More Basketball Teams: The National Basketball Association is open to potential investments from Gulf states ...
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Mohammed bin Salman unfazed by 'sportswashing' accusations, denies Saudi rights violations
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Saudi 'sportswashing' back in spotlight after Newcastle's historic win over PSG: Saudi Arabia-backed Newcastle beat Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on a ...
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NBA legend Lebron James treats young Saudi basketball players to a special coaching session in Riyadh during his first visit to Saudi Arabia.english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/09/08/Video-Lebron-James-coaches-young-Saudi-basketball-players-in-special-Riyadh-session
Roberto Mancini named as Saudi Arabia’s national team coach: Roberto Mancini was announced as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s men’s team on Sunday ...
cnn.com/2023/08/28/football/roberto-mancini-saudi-arabia-coach-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Roberto Mancini's 90 Million Transfer to Saudi Arabia
- Roberto Mancini becomes coach of the Saudi Arabian national team.
- Media reports confirm Mancini's introduction as the new selection coach.
- Mancini has been the head coach at the Italian Football Federation FIGC since 2018.
- Mancini's resignation as the national coach of Italy caused controversy.
Saudi Arabia’s sports investments spurs explosive growth for MMA in Middle East: As Saudi Arabia continues to prioritize investments in non-oil sectors as part ...
english.alarabiya.net/features/2023/09/12/Saudi-Arabia-s-sports-investments-spurs-explosive-growth-for-MMA-in-Middle-East
Women's squad seeks its share of Saudi soccer boom: As Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar pack Saudi stadiums, a quieter but equally dramatic transformation is ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/10/womens-squad-seeks-its-share-saudi-soccer-boom
Brazilian football star Neymar is headed for Saudi Arabia, after Pro League side Al Hilal agreed a 2-year deal with Paris St Germain.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in India for G20: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in India on Saturday to attend the G20 summit ...
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Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions on soccer, golf, and Formula 1: Saudi Arabia is spending billions on sports, soccer, golf, and Formula 1 ...
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Ronaldo in Riyadh, Messi in Miami and tussle to keep Salah in Liverpool: Football in grip of turf war between Arabia, America and Europe
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Paid articlePaid Saudi sovereign fund takes on fighting world with investment in MMA: The league’s founder and chairman, Donn Davis, told Al-Monitor that the Middle East offers ...
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Saudi Arabia's Money Is Unbeatable, Cricket Star Ben Stokes Says: After a busy summer on the pitch, England’s captain talks finance.
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'I don’t care': 'Sportswashing' comments from Saudi crown prince spark anger from rights groups
cnbc.com/2023/09/22/sportswashing-comments-from-saudi-crown-prince-anger-rights-groups.html
Quick Glance: 'Sportswashing' Comments from Crown Prince Spark Anger from Rights Groups
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the G20 Leaders' Summit via videoconference.
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's response to 'sportswashing' accusations garnered attention.
- Human rights organizations criticized Saudi Arabia for using sports as a distraction from its human rights record.
- Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in professional soccer?
Kicking up a $10bn sporting storm: Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to dominate football’s Premier League, PGA Tour golf and more
economist.com/leaders/2023/08/10/kicking-up-a-10bn-sporting-storm
LeBron James has recently visited Riyadh to lead a training session for a number of young local players, organised by the Saudi Arabian Basketball Federation ... Show more
Jordan Henderson: I strongly believe that me playing in Saudi Arabia is a positive thing
theathletic.com/4831793/2023/09/05/jordan-henderson-interview-saudi/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Criticism of Saudi Move 'Really Hurt' - Henderson
- Henderson played 492 times for Liverpool before his summer move to Al-Ettifaq.
- With his switch to Saudi Arabia, Henderson is reunited with former teammate Steven Gerrard, who became manager of Al-Ettifaq in July.
- Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia has 'damaged' his reputation as an LGBTQ+ ally.
- Henderson did not rule out wearing rainbow laces in Saudi Arabia, as the gesture aligns with his values, but he does not want to be disrespectful.
#BangkokPost : Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo made one young fan's day on Monday, after the boy was seen on Iranian television crying because he couldn't meet the ... Show more #video #CristianoRonaldo #sport #SaudiArabia www.bangkokpost.com/video/world/2634485/
Neymar mobbed by fans as he arrives in Saudi ahead of £2.5m-a-week deal: Neymar has completed his move to Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Hilal with the player received a ...
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LeBron James’ Visit to Saudi Arabia Is Sportswashing at Work: After joking about taking a deal to play in Saudi Arabia—and amid the kingdom investing in ...
thedailybeast.com/lebron-james-visit-to-saudi-arabia-is-sportswashing-at-work
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: US and Saudi Arabia in Talks for Metal Supply in Africa
- The US and Saudi Arabia are discussing securing metals in Africa for their energy transitions.
- The White House is seeking financial support from other sovereign wealth funds in the region, with talks with Saudi Arabia being the most advanced.
'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation
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Report: Neymar Signs 2-Year Contract with Saudi Pro League's Al-Hilal; PSG Get $98.6M
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Saudis' Newcastle friendlies branded distraction tactic from human rights abuses: Lina al-Hathloul, the sister of a political prisoner who was jailed after ...
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Neymar joins Saudi’s Al-Hilal from PSG, says state-owned media: Acquisition of Neymar symbolic of how kingdom has flaunted financial might in world’s most ...
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LeBron James visits Saudi Arabia: KSA Basket: Sources told KSA Basket that LeBron James visited Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Ministry of Sports ...
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Saudi sovereign wealth fund invests in US mixed martial arts league: The new area of sports investment follows major Saudi investments in golf and soccer.
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Quick Glance: Saudi Arabia Invests in MMA
- The kingdom's sports fund bought a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League.
- Saudi Arabia ventures into the world of professional fighting with a significant investment in the US mixed martial arts circuit.
Saudi Pro League Spent Big Money on Big Stars. But the Fans Aren't a Sure Bet: The country has spent billions recruiting the sport's biggest names ...
time.com/6304203/strongsaudi-arabia-soccer-pro-league/
Quick Glance: Football Stars Join Saudi Arabia
- Season starts in Saudi Arabia with coverage in Germany
- Clubs spending record amounts on both veteran and rising players
- Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr creates buzz
- Saudi Arabia investing in various sports sectors
How Saudi Arabia under MBS is disrupting the football landscape: As the Saudi Pro League rocks the footballing world by signing big name footballers like ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sports/saudi-arabia-mbs-disrupting-football-8858058/
Saudi Arabia poaching NBA talent is possible, but unlikely: Could basketball be the next venture for the obscenely wealthy nation?
deadspin.com/saudi-arabia-nba-talent-1850675591
Saudi soccer league lures Brazilian star Neymar as it seeks to attract 'exceptional players only'
cnbc.com/2023/08/14/saudi-soccer-team-al-hilal-lures-brazilian-star-neymar.html
Why was Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked about playing in Saudi Arabia?: In a recent video, TMZ Sports asked Giannis and his brother Alex about playing in ...
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Telles leaves Manchester United for Ronaldo reunion at Al Nassr: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Alex Telles left Manchester United for a reunion with former ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani ready for big win in upcoming New York fight: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani said he is ready for a big win ahead of his ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani ready for big win in upcoming New York fight: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani said he is ready for a big win ahead of his ...
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Why is Rishi rolling out the red carpet for MBS? : Why is the government so keen for Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and de facto ruler ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-is-rishi-rolling-out-the-red-carpet-for-mbs/
Quick Glance: Saudi Crown Prince Invited to Visit UK
- Government sources confirm the planned visit of the Saudi Crown Prince.
- The murder of Mr Khashoggi was condemned by the West.
- US intelligence agencies concluded that the prince must have authorized the killing.
- The government is also exploring support for a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani ready for big win in upcoming New York fight: Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah al-Qahtani said he is ready for a big win ahead of his ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2023/07/28/Saudi-Arabia-s-Abdullah-al-Qahtani-ready-for-big-win-in-upcoming-New-York-fight
How to completely crap on your legacy, by Jordan Henderson: The Liverpool captain takes Saudi Arabia’s money, seemingly going back on what he said he was
deadspin.com/jordan-henderson-saudi-arabia-liverpool-1850659152
The stars signing up for Saudi's soccer project: Saudi Arabia has emerged as a force in the football transfer market this year, offering eye-watering salaries ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/stars-signing-saudis-soccer-project
Sadio Mane says he is delighted to have joined Ronaldo's side Al Nassr | Africanews
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Could NBA stars bolt for Saudi cash? Plus, flop props and your new favorite podcaster
theathletic.com/4718608/2023/07/25/giannis-lebron-mbappe-jeff-teague-podcast-the-bounce/
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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, R&A's Martin Slumbers secretly met during 2023 British Open
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Saudi Arabia launching new sports investment firm: On the heels of the proposed merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is building ...
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Saudi Arabia investing in sports amid sportswashing accusations | 60 Minutes: Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to ...
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Soccer | The money is flowing: Saudi Arabia's big blow is yet to come: The kingdom lures superstars with sums of billions. Europe should be worried.
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It's not about sportswashing: The influx of Middle Eastern investment in sports isn't about image cleansing. It's about building a new economy.
sports.yahoo.com/its-not-about-sportswashing-045550926.html
Saudi money could be headed to tennis next. Is it about sportswashing, women’s rights or both?
oregonlive.com/sports/2023/07/saudi-money-could-be-headed-to-tennis-next-is-it-about-sportswashing-womens-rights-or-both.html
Apple, Lionel Messi and the $2.5bn question: What’s next?: Apple have made a big bet on soccer. But is this so they can sell more phones? Or to prepare for an ...
theathletic.com/4685144/2023/07/13/apple-messi-miami-mls/
Paid articlePaid Henderson completes move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq: The England midfielder is the latest big-name player to move from the Premier League to Saudi Arabia after 12 ...
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Quick Glance: Henderson confirms Liverpool departure after 12 years
- Jordan Henderson has confirmed his departure from Liverpool after 12 years.
- He is expected to move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.
- Henderson achieved multiple titles with Liverpool, including the Champions League and Premier League.
Could NBA stars bolt for Saudi cash? Plus, flop props and your new favorite podcaster
theathletic.com/4718608/2023/07/25/giannis-lebron-mbappe-jeff-teague-podcast-the-bounce/
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