What has gone wrong for Saudi-backed Newcastle?
Despite qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years, Newcastle still had to tread a fine...
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr dumped out of Asian Champions League quarters
Beaten 1-0 in the first leg in the United Arab Emirates, Ronaldo took the quarter-final to penalties when he held...
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Argentina football star Messi joining MLS side Inter Miami after PSG exit
The romance of a Barcelona return and prospect of eye-watering riches in Saudi Arabia fell by the wayside as Messi...
- MLS and Inter Miami confirmed Messi's announcement on social media, although the American league noted "work remains to finalise a formal agreement"
- In their first game since Messi's announcement on Wednesday, Miami defeated Alabama non-league side Birmingham Legion 1-0 in the US Open Cup to reach the semi-finals
Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting...
- The announcement comes days after Real Madrid announced that the 35-year-old was leaving the club after 14 seasons
- Benzema is in line to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Gulf kingdom after the Portuguese five-time world player of the year moved to Al Nassr
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Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal to sign football star Messi in mega-deal
Al Hilal football club officials are in Paris to seal a mega-deal with Lionel Messi, who is leaving Qatar-owned Paris-Saint...
- According to Saudi media reports, French striker Karim Benzema, who is departing Real Madrid, has signed with Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad
- The kingdom, the world's biggest oil exporter, has poured hundreds of million into sports deals including Ronald's signing and Formula One
‘Benzema and Messi to Saudi Arabia?’: Saudi minister’s comment fuels speculation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports, Abdelaziz Al-Faisal, has reportedly added fuel to the speculation surrounding Lionel...
- Messi has been offered an astronomical €600 million per season deal by Al-Hilal to join their team this summer, according to reports from Marca
- Benzema is said to have received a staggering €400 million offer from an undisclosed Saudi Arabian club, as the nation aims to bolster its bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
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Ronaldo puts swagger in Saudi football
Al Nassr forward's first season in the kingdom ended with a whimper, but Saudi football has never enjoyed such attention.
- Al Nassr's Twitter followers have jumped from 800,000 to more than four million and swelled from two million to 14 million-plus on Instagram.
- Ronaldo has pledged to stay in Saudi next year and backed the Saudi league to eventually become one of the world's top five.
Organizers charge $680 to see Messi in China
Strict steps are being taken to prevent scalping, with spectators required to provide identification information and show ID cards or...
- The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers' Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia's meeting in the last 16 of Qatar World Cup
- Tickets for the exhibition game ranging from 580 yuan ($82) to 4,800 yuan will go on sale in two batches, on June 5 and 8, organisers said
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High cost of Paris Olympics tickets draws flak from athletes
Paris, France -- Athletes have joined the clamor of criticism at the high cost of tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics,...
- Of the promised one million seats at 24 euros ($26), the lowest price for next year's Olympics, nearly 150,000 went up for sale in phase two.
- Three days after the launch of the second phase, sports fans were offered tickets at 690 euros and even 980 euros for athletics semi-finals.
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Dubai Police ink deal with UAE Hockey Federation
DUBAI, UAE - The Athletes Council at Dubai Police and the UAE Hockey Federation signed an agreement (MoU) to enhance...
- The MoU demonstrates the mutual keenness of Dubai Police and the UAE Hockey Federation to strengthen cooperation in sports.
- The Athletes Council of Dubai Police will collaborate with the UAE Hockey Federation to share ideas and initiatives.
Arts & Culture
Saudi football club silent on Messi as fans awaits signing
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his...
- "Don't ask me about Messi," Al-Hilal President Bin Nafel told reporters when asked after club's victory in the King's Cup final in Jeddah.
- After two years at Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Arabia offers an "enormous" financial opportunity for the 35-year-old Messi, a source said.
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None of eight Russians barred from judo worlds were athletes, says official
Vlad Marinescu, the IJF director general said that the IJF executive committee voted unanimously to reinstate Russians and Belarusians. The...
- The championships, which start in Doha on Sunday, will be the first major international competition to welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes
- Ukrainian federation said some of the judokas in Qatar are soldiers in the Russian army but that IJF director said he was satisfied all the Russians were full-time athletes
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Australia’s Starc, Cummins set salary records at IPL auction
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Brazilian Fluminense qualifies for FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Egyptian Al-Ahly
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Inter Miami to play two ‘friendlies’ in Saudi Arabia next year
Miami, United States--Inter Miami on Monday confirmed details of two upcoming friendlies in Saudi Arabia next year which will include a...
- Inter Miami would take on Saudi powerhouses Al Hilal at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on January 29
- On February 1, they will face Al Nassr, giving Messi the chance to lock horns once again with Ronaldo
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Turkish top-flight suspended after ‘vile, inhumane’ referee attack
According to local media Halil Umut Meler was the transferred to a hospital due to his injuries. the TFF said...
- Ankaragucu chief floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game
- Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the incident which took place in the capital city, Ankara
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DP World, Zee Entertainment rope in David Warner for ILT20 Season 2 marketing campaign
Dubai, UAE - Australian cricket star David Warner along with Indian top Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will lead the marketing campaign...
- Warner is set to make his DP World ILT20 debut in Season 2, the southpaw will appear for the Dubai Capitals
- The 34-match tournament will be played at the three cricketing destinations – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah