Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028
Paris, France -- The ATP announced on Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place...
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ATP and Saudi Arabia’s PIF launch new tennis tech platform
NEW YORK and RIYADH — The ATP Tour, in a landmark partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled...
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Tunisia’s Jaouadi pushes through pain for second world gold
Singapore, Singapore -- Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi added the 1,500m freestyle world title to his 800m crown on Sunday for a...
- Jaouadi won a thriller to grab gold in 14min 34.41sec, ahead of Germany's Sven Schwarz (14:35.69) and the American world record holder Finke (14:36.60).
- With three laps to go in the gruelling long-distance race, it was a three-way tussle between Jaouadi, Schwarz and Finke.
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Portugal’s Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, where he...
- Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline.
- "I'm here to spread joy. Let's win together," said Felix in a video posted on the club's X account. A separate post said he had signed until 2027.
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Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams
Diwaniyah, Iraq -- Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving...
- With no dedicated training facility, the team often has to share the three second-hand tables at the public community center with visitors.
- In the scorching Iraqi summer they cannot turn on the fans, which would disrupt the movement of the balls.
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First foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club
The Harburg Group -- led by American Ben Harburg -- said it had "officially completed the 100 percent acquisition of...
- Last season, Al Kholood finished ninth out of the 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League.
- The Harburg Group currently owns a 6.5 percent stake in Cadiz, a club in Spain's second division.
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Esports World Cup returns with record-breaking participation, global reach
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia continues to cement its position as a global hub for gaming, esports, and entertainment...
- Speakers confirmed that this year’s edition will be the biggest and most remarkable to date, featuring over 2,000 players representing 200 teams
- Competitors will vie for a prize pool totaling USD 70 million across 25 tournaments, covering 24 games, including chess, Valorant, and Fatal Fury
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Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup in December
Rome, Italy -- Next season's Italian Super Cup will be played for the fourth time in Saudi Arabia but in...
- "The dates for the Super Cup are December 18 and 19 for the semi-finals, and the 22 for the final," said Lega Serie A boss Ezio Simonelli.
- "We don't yet know where these matches will be played, either in Riyadh or Jeddah. The choice will be made by the Saudis. I would be more in favor of Jeddah," he added.
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Star-studded Al-Hilal defense highlights Saudi club’s rise
Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...
- Saudi club Al-Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi, went unbeaten in the group stage, drawing with Real Madrid impressively.
- Al-Hilal’s defense includes former City full-back Joao Cancelo and ex-Napoli center-half Kalidou Koulibaly, both experienced internationals.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...
- Six teams, the third and fourth-placed sides from the recent Asian qualifiers, namely Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE will be divided into two groups of 3 teams.
- They will battle each other in a centralized format from October 8 to 14, 2025, the AFC said in a statement.
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Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams of a first appearance end
Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at...
- Saudi Arabia must instead make do with a place in the fourth round, alongside Indonesia
- Iran and Uzbekistan are already through to next year's finals from Group A
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How are the 2026 World Cup contenders shaping up?
Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when...
- Of the eight previous World Cups held on the American continent, seven have been won by a South American team.
- There was a European winner in Brazil in 2014, when Germany edged Argentina in the final.
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Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams
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First foreign firm takes ownership of Saudi football club
The Harburg Group -- led by American Ben Harburg -- said it had "officially completed the 100 percent acquisition of...
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Star-studded Al-Hilal defense highlights Saudi club’s rise
Miami, United States -- The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see...
- Saudi club Al-Hilal, coached by Simone Inzaghi, went unbeaten in the group stage, drawing with Real Madrid impressively.
- Al-Hilal’s defense includes former City full-back Joao Cancelo and ex-Napoli center-half Kalidou Koulibaly, both experienced internationals.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to host Asian playoffs for World Cup: AFC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Saudi Arabia and Qatar will host the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the...
- Six teams, the third and fourth-placed sides from the recent Asian qualifiers, namely Indonesia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE will be divided into two groups of 3 teams.
- They will battle each other in a centralized format from October 8 to 14, 2025, the AFC said in a statement.
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Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams of a first appearance end
Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at...
- Saudi Arabia must instead make do with a place in the fourth round, alongside Indonesia
- Iran and Uzbekistan are already through to next year's finals from Group A