Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Host Next Gen ATP Finals Through 2027
1 year, 4 months ago

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Host Next Gen ATP Finals Through 2027

News 18  

Saudi Arabia will host the men’s tennis tour’s Next Gen ATP Finals in Jedda through 2027 under an agreement announced Thursday, the latest foray into sports by the kingdom. The end-of-season tournament for the ATP’s leading 21-and-under players will be held this year at the King Abdullah Sports City on an indoor hard court from November 28 to December 2. Formula One put a race in Saudi Arabia in 2021, the same year the kingdom bought the English soccer club Newcastle United. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has enacted wide-ranging social reforms, including granting women the right to drive and largely dismantling male guardianship laws that allowed husbands and male relatives to control many aspects of women’s lives.

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Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
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1 week, 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Associated Press  

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. The King Abdullah sports city stadium stands in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, on the eve of …

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Deccan Chronicle  

Lausanne: FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record. "It is a proud day, a day of celebration, a day that we invite the entire world to Saudi Arabia," said Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal al Saud, the …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns

ABC  

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 men's World Cup, despite a growing number of organisations criticising the country's human rights record and accusing it of sportswashing. Human rights organisations have rejected that assessment, saying Saudi Arabia's human rights record is unacceptable and the bid presents a direct risk to the lives of workers who will …

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Surely not in the traditional World Cup period of June-July, when temperatures in Saudi Arabia routinely exceed 40 Celsius. In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, …

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns
1 week, 6 days ago

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup; FIFA approves 2030 edition hosts too
1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup; FIFA approves 2030 edition hosts too

Firstpost  

Apart from confirming Saudi Arabia as the hosts for 2034 FIFA World Cup, FIFA on Wednesday also approved the hosts for the 2030 World Cup. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ushered in a new era for our nation, guiding our people’s dreams and aspirations.#WelcomeToSaudi34 pic.twitter.com/HhJ85xMDCU — Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup 2034™️ December 11, 2024 On Tuesday, the …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC
1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-host of 2030 WC

India Today  

FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's World Cup, while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with additional matches in three South American countries. The combined proposal from Morocco, Spain and Portugal will see the 2030 World Cup take place across three continents and six nations, with Uruguay, Argentina and …

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
1 week, 6 days ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup
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1 week, 6 days ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP AUDIO: FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition …

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick
2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

NPR  

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick toggle caption Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images The world's largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, soccer's governing body announced Wednesday — a controversial selection that has already drawn criticism from human rights groups. And it is the biggest jewel yet …

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
2 weeks ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

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World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The inevitable result has been clear since last year: Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. FIFA published each member’s choice in June 2018 in Moscow when the United States, Canada and Mexico won the 2026 World Cup hosting vote 134-65 against Morocco. There is skepticism FIFA and Saudi Arabia …

IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
3 weeks ago

IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics, a senior IOC official said Tuesday. Dubi’s comments suggested January 2034 is surprisingly open for FIFA and Saudi Arabia to stage soccer’s marquee event despite a near-clash with the Salt Lake City Olympics that …

Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed on Monday in a report that cited risks to good governance off the field. The oil-rich kingdom’s investment of tens of billions of dollars in soccer, golf, boxing, tennis, the Esports Olympics and a …

FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Ahead of giving Saudi Arabia the men’s 2034 World Cup to host, FIFA approved the quality of its bid in a 110-page evaluation Saturday that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom. On Dec. 11, in a scheduled online meeting of 211 national soccer federations, FIFA will ask them to acclaim without an itemized …

Saudi Arabia win bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034, record highest bidding ratings
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Saudi Arabia win bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034, record highest bidding ratings

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia are cleared to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after recording the historic bidding ratings on Saturday. Saudi Arabia will solely host the World Cup in the winter season of 2034 after beating a joint bid from the USA, Canada and Mexico. FIFA is expected to officially confirm Saudi Arabia as hosts for the World Cup on December …

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction
1 month ago

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia hosts this year's Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a money-spinning cricket tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sports to improve its image. Saudi cricket federation chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal said that staging the auction reflected the kingdom's "commitment to developing the sport and showcasing its position as a global destination …

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Associated Press  

PARIS — Saudi Arabia detailed a massive stadium building project Wednesday to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, with one venue 350 meters above ground in a planned futuristic city. A 46,000-seat stadium in the Neom megaproject along the Red Sea coast is “designed to stand out among the world’s most iconic landmarks,” according to the first overall …

Saudi Arabia pushes equal pay at launch of women’s tennis finals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia pushes equal pay at launch of women’s tennis finals

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it wanted to “send a strong message” about equal pay in men’s and women’s tennis when it hosts the women’s tour finals in November. Nevertheless, the Women’s Tennis Association announced in April that Riyadh would host the next three editions of the tour finals, featuring the top eight singles players and doubles teams. “I think …

WTA signs multi-year partnership with Saudi PIF
7 months ago

WTA signs multi-year partnership with Saudi PIF

The Hindu  

The Saudi Public Investment Fund will become the first-ever naming partner of the WTA’s rankings, the two organisations announced on Monday, as part of a multi-year partnership. The announcement marks the PIF’s latest foray into tennis, after the men’s ATP tour also signed a multi-year “strategic partnership” earlier this year. Outgoing CEO Steve Simon said last year that Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three years

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal announced Thursday by the women’s professional tennis tour that will increase the prize money for this November’s season-ending championship to a record $15.25 million, a 70% increase from 2023. “We’re going into this eyes wide open that the investment in sport by Saudi certainly provokes strong views …

Saudi Arabia will host the women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia will host the women’s tennis WTA Finals for the next three years

Associated Press  

Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal announced Thursday by the women’s professional tennis tour that will increase the prize money for this November’s season-ending championship to a record $15.25 million, a 70% increase from 2023. “We’re going into this eyes wide open that the investment in sport by Saudi certainly provokes strong views …

Ten Years From Home World Cup, Saudi Arabia Sizes Up 'Huge Challenge'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ten Years From Home World Cup, Saudi Arabia Sizes Up 'Huge Challenge'

News 18  

A decade before it hosts football’s World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including building stadiums, hotels and transport links. “We still have 10 full years ahead of us that will see the state of stadiums in Saudi Arabia change radically,” a Saudi Football Federation official told AFP. – Clifftop stadium – Saudi Arabia, …

The four Grand Slams, the two tours and Saudi Arabia are all hoping to revamp tennis
9 months ago

The four Grand Slams, the two tours and Saudi Arabia are all hoping to revamp tennis

Associated Press  

On this, the leaders of tennis can agree: There is more money out there to be made. Well, that’s open to discussion — and there is plenty of that happening now behind closed doors, conversations and negotiations about the future of tennis among the folks who run the Grand Slam tournaments and other events, the women’s WTA and men’s ATP …

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has awarded 10 editions of its Under-17 World Cups to be hosted by Qatar and Morocco, starting in 2025 when they become annual tournaments. FIFA did not identify rival bidders for the hosting decisions which it said followed “a global call for expressions of interest in hosting both competitions.” They are intended to use existing venues “in …

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest. FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia as host in an uncontested vote by the governing body’s 211 member federations before the end of …

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won

Associated Press  

Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest. FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia as host in an uncontested vote by the governing body’s 211 member federations before the end of …

Saudi Arabia’s PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings

Associated Press  

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings, the latest move by the kingdom into that sport and others. Pepperstone had ATP chief executive Massimo Calvelli called the new agreement “a major moment for tennis,” and the tour’s announcement touted ways in which …

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to headline new ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to headline new ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and new Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner are slated to participate in an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in October, the kingdom’s latest move into tennis. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has worked to get himself out of international isolation since the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal …

Saudi Arabia line up Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz for exhibition event
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia line up Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz for exhibition event

The Telegraph  

Saudi Arabia dropped a depth charge into the tennis world on Monday night with the announcement of a multi-million-dollar exhibition event featuring Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and four other leading men. Although the official announcement was light on details, sources believe that the prize money on offer for the winner could be as much as $6 million, with the six …

Saudi ambassador ‘disappointed’ over ‘western centric’ criticism of mulled WTA Finals move
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi ambassador ‘disappointed’ over ‘western centric’ criticism of mulled WTA Finals move

The Hindu  

The criticism over moving the Women’s Tennis Association Finals to Saudi Arabia represents stereotypical and western-centric views, Saudi ambassador to the United States Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud has said. “It pained me deeply to read a column in The Washington Post objecting to Saudi Arabia hosting the WTA Finals based on arguments that are outdated stereotypes and western-centric views of …

Rafael Nadal sees ‘potential’ in Saudi Arabia as he signs up as tennis ambassador
11 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal sees ‘potential’ in Saudi Arabia as he signs up as tennis ambassador

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push. “Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress and I’m excited to be part of that,” the 37-year-old Spaniard, winner of 22 Grand Slams, said in a …

LTA rejects Saudi Arabia bid for Queen’s sponsorship
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LTA rejects Saudi Arabia bid for Queen’s sponsorship

The Telegraph  

The LTA digs in but Saudis will stop at nothing for tennis land grab By Molly McElwee The signs have been there for years, but it seems like tennis - and British tennis at that - is at threat of being submerged by Saudi Arabia’s wave of sporting conquests. The cynics that have followed how Saudi investment has infiltrated Premier …

Club World Cup let visitors see how Saudi Arabia wants to change ahead of 2034 World Cup
1 year ago

Club World Cup let visitors see how Saudi Arabia wants to change ahead of 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — In Saudi Arabia this week to work at the Club World Cup, seeing a woman driving a car on the busy roads of Jeddah was proving elusive. The brief Club World Cup that ended on Friday was awarded to Saudi Arabia in February and was the first FIFA event played in the kingdom since the 1990s. …

FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup
1 year ago

FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

FIFA’s long-time flirtation with Saudi Arabia became a fully formed partnership this year. FIFA is likely to explore new broadcast models for the Club World Cup while its sponsor slate surely will include some from Saudi Arabia, whose state oil giant Aramco is reportedly in line for a top-tier World Cup deal. FIFA’s and Infantino’s relations with Saudi Arabia and …

Saudi Arabia makes 2034 World Cup promise amid LGBTQ+ fears
1 year ago

Saudi Arabia makes 2034 World Cup promise amid LGBTQ+ fears

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh selected to host World Expo in 2030
1 year ago

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh selected to host World Expo in 2030

Al Jazeera  

The country also expected to host the World Cup in 2034 achieves the latest in a series of victories for Gulf states on international events. The Expo 2030 world’s fair will be held in Riyadh in another hosting victory for a Gulf country after Qatar put on football’s World Cup last year. Saudi Arabia’s capital won 119 votes, Busan 29 …

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034
1 year, 1 month ago

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034

Hindustan Times  

Less than a month after throwing its hat in the ring to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is set to stage the marquee event by being the lone bidder after Australia, the only other potential bidder, dropped out of the race. Be it splurging vast sums of money to rope in Europe’s top footballers for the Saudi …

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup

China Daily  

Soccer legends Ronaldo and Luis Figo visit Al Nassr, KSU Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. REUTERS LAUSANNE — Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament. The bid comes one year after neighboring Qatar hosted the first World …

Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup is no surprise – but you are right to be upset
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup is no surprise – but you are right to be upset

New York Times  

So that’s that then. Already, Saudi Arabia has lined up the FIFA Club World Cup in December, the Spanish, Italian and Turkish Super Cups next year, as well as bidding for the 2035 Women’s World Cup. Gianni Infantino speaks in Saudi Arabia at the draw for the 2023 Club World Cup Add to that the multitude of “Riyadh Season” events, …

Saudi gamer prince announces eSports World Cup in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi gamer prince announces eSports World Cup in 2024

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would organise an eSports World Cup starting next year, the latest boost to a sector Riyadh hopes will create tens of thousands of local jobs. “The eSports World Cup is the natural next step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to become the premier global hub for gaming and eSports,” the Gulf kingdom’s de facto ruler, …

Tennis legend Billie Jean King believes WTA will go to Saudi Arabia but expresses concerns about women’s rights
1 year, 2 months ago

Tennis legend Billie Jean King believes WTA will go to Saudi Arabia but expresses concerns about women’s rights

The Hindu  

The women’s tennis tour will inevitably go to Saudi Arabia, American great Billie Jean King said as she urged the WTA to push for social change if they decide to stage a tournament in the Middle Eastern nation. WTA CEO Steve Simon previously said that the Gulf state presented “big issues” as a host for women’s tour events, as Saudi …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

The Hindu  

One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian football leader Erick Thohir said Wednesday his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi football and the kingdom’s Crown …

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for the 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday. “Last week we announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality,” Yasser Al …

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Fifa clears the way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup

The Hindu  

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s football tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in an unprecedented …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

GENEVA — If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in …

WTA Finals 2023 to be held in Mexico's Cancun, Saudi Arabia misses out
1 year, 3 months ago

WTA Finals 2023 to be held in Mexico's Cancun, Saudi Arabia misses out

Firstpost  

Recent reports had said Saudi Arabia was in pole position to land the WTA Finals, which sparked criticism at the US Open from US legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert among others. Cancun will host the WTA Finals October 29-November 5, the WTA announcing Thursday the Mexican resort would stage the season ending tournament after reports that Saudi Arabia was …

For Saudi Arabia, sport is the new oil
1 year, 3 months ago

For Saudi Arabia, sport is the new oil

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Saudi Arabia, the world’s second largest oil producer, has gone into overdrive in recent years in its efforts to become a global player in international sports. Most of these investments have been made through Saudi Arabia’s $776 billion Public Investment Fund, considered to be one of the largest sovereign …

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