AUDIO - Full Time Show Podcast: Decoding Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the world of football
1 year, 3 months ago

AUDIO - Full Time Show Podcast: Decoding Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the world of football

The Hindu  

The summer transfer window of 2023 saw a new entrant prising players away from the top leagues of Europe. Riyadh-based Al-Nassr’s signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was the starting point of the transfer frenzy as the four PIF-backed clubs from the country vied to secure the signatures of top European players. Saudi Arabia’s performance in the Qatar World Cup, beating eventual winners Argentina in its first group game, showcased the country’s footballing ability. India too has a tryst with Saudi Arabian football, with the 2023 Santosh Trophy final being hosted at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. With reports suggesting that the country is set to be a contender for the hosting rights of the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, its influence in sport will continue growing in the near future as it looks to break into the top league worldwide.

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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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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 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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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 Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?
4 months ago

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 live: When and where to watch Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal live on TV and online in India?

India TV News  

The 49th edition of the Saudi Pro League, the top football division in Saudi Arabia, will begin with 18 teams clashing for the coveted trophy on August 22. Ronaldo scored the only goal as Al-Nassr suffered a huge 1-4 defeat against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final last week. Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal struggled to attract big-name players in …

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 …

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry
5 months, 2 weeks ago

All Saudi top-tier football clubs to go private: ministry

The Hindu  

The Saudi Pro League’s remaining 14 football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after the sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the top oil exporter’s sovereign wealth vehicle, took a majority stake in Al Hilal, Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad last year. Saudi …

FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm Aramco
7 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm Aramco

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship on Thursday with the kingdom’s state oil firm Aramco which made a profit of $121 billion last year. The deal was expected and became inevitable once Saudi Arabia was all but sealed last October as the 2034 host of the men’s World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino …

Watch: Astonishing moment fan whips player in Saudi Super Cup final
8 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Astonishing moment fan whips player in Saudi Super Cup final

The Telegraph  

The striker’s team-mates and club staff then rushed in to shepherd Hamdallah from the scene before security intervened. Al-Hilal, also in the semi-final of the Asian Champions League and the Saudi King’s Cup, extended their world record winning streak for top-tier teams to 34 consecutive games in all competitions. “We are also happy to collect our first title of the …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

How Saudi Arabia captured global sports in 2023
1 year ago

How Saudi Arabia captured global sports in 2023

Live Mint  

At the dawn of 2023, the spectre of Saudi Arabia's growing influence on pro golf—and sports in general—served not only as a moral conundrum for players and their fans, but also, some argued, as an existential threat to the multibillion-dollar professional-sports industry itself. Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the Saudis and leaders in …

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 …

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa
1 year ago

Benzema penalty saved as Al-Ittihad exits Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Man City to face Urawa

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Karim Benzema had a penalty saved in Al-Ittihad’s loss at the Club World Cup on Friday and the Saudi Arabian champion exited its home tournament before Manchester City and Fluminense even arrived. Urawa earned its place at the seven-team Club World Cup by winning the Asian Champions League in February, beating Saudi club Al-Hilal in the …

Saudi Arabia eyes stakes in $30 Billion Indian Premier League
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia eyes stakes in $30 Billion Indian Premier League

Op India  

Saudi Arabia which has made substantial investments in professional sports clubs in various sports has now indicated interest in purchasing a multibillion-dollar share in the Indian Premier League, which is the richest tournament in international cricket, reported Bloomberg on Friday, November 3. According to persons acquainted with the situation, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s advisors have discussed transferring the Indian …

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 …

2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA’s president and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed
1 year, 1 month ago

2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA’s president and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sports: the leader of soccer’s governing body and the kingdom’s crown prince. Since 2021, Saudi Arabia has bought the English club Newcastle, “Mohammed bin Salman wants Saudi Arabia to be a hub of anything and everything,” …

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top
1 year, 1 month ago

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation decided not to enter the bidding contest, which had been widely seen as shaped by FIFA to suit the oil-rich kingdom. But FIFA’s seeming eagerness to pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host its marquee event has drawn widespread …

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, …

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Pro League: Karim Benzema tempted by Saudi Arabia’s ‘huge’ football project

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema was lured by Saudi Arabia’s “huge project” and the fact it is a Muslim country when he decided to end a trophy-laden stint with Real Madrid to move to Al-Ittihad, the French striker said on Wednesday. Benzema became one of many big names to move to the Saudi Pro League when he joined Al-Ittihad as a free agent …

How Fifa and Uefa turned choosing tournament hosts into a ‘stitch-up’
1 year, 2 months ago

How Fifa and Uefa turned choosing tournament hosts into a ‘stitch-up’

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle

The Independent  

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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 …

India vs Saudi Arabia, Asian Games 2023 LIVE streaming info: How to watch round of 16 match in Hangzhou 2022?
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Saudi Arabia, Asian Games 2023 LIVE streaming info: How to watch round of 16 match in Hangzhou 2022?

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national football team, led by Sunil Chhetri, will go all guns blazing against Saudi Arabia, in the round of 16 match of the 19th Asian Games at the Huanglong Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou on Thursday. Follow the match live here: India vs Saudi Arabia football LIVE Score Saudi Arabia, the fifth-largest country in Asia and ranked …

AFC Asian Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic win in Iran
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC Asian Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic win in Iran

Firstpost  

The match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran was played without fans after the Asian Football Confederation upheld a one-game ban for Persepolis supporters dating back to 2021 Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a winning debut in the Asian Champions League as he helped Al Nassr to a 2-0 victory against 10-man Persepolis in Iran on Tuesday night. The five-time Ballon d’Or …

Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia is trying to disrupt soccer’s world order. The reasons why might surprise you

CNN  

CNN — Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he doesn’t “care” about the country’s investment in sport being described as sportswashing. Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images By attracting some of the world’s biggest stars to …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema Eyeing Asian Champions League Title

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion thrashed Abha …

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo, Neymar and Benzema set sights on Asian Champions League title

Associated Press  

SEOUL — Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have won a combined total of 11 UEFA Champions League titles and, starting Monday, they lead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the Asian edition. Neymar, who last week surpassed Pele’s international goal tally for Brazil, arrived at Al-Hilal in August and made his league debut on Friday as the four-time Asian champion …

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides
1 year, 3 months ago

Only Premier League clubs spent more on transfers than Saudi Pro League sides

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This marks the first time since 2016 that another international league has …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on football stars

The Hindu  

After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global football. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck for the Egypt …

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi transfer window closes after a $1 billion spending spree on soccer stars

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — After an outlay of $1 billion, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window shut on Thursday with the oil-rich kingdom having announced itself as a new powerhouse in global soccer. Liverpool last week reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds from Al-Ittihad for Salah and despite speculation a renewed offer would come before Thursday’s deadline, no deal was struck …

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut
1 year, 3 months ago

After luring Neymar, Mane and a slew of stars, the Saudi Pro League transfer window is set to shut

The Hindu  

A lavish spending spree that has seen Saudi Arabia lure some of football’s biggest stars to the oil-rich kingdom will come to a halt on Thursday when its transfer window shuts. RELATED | Premier League to support new PFA brain health assistance fund Liverpool reportedly rejected a bid worth 150 million pounds before last week’s European transfer deadline, but Al-Ittihad …

Saudi Pro League clubs to play in Iran after travel ban lifted
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Pro League clubs to play in Iran after travel ban lifted

The Hindu  

Saudi Pro League clubs will travel to Iran to feature in the Asian Champions League after the Asian Football Confederation on Monday said games between teams from the two nations would be played on a home-and-away basis for the first time since 2016. The move means Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr will kick off its Asian Champions League campaign in Tehran’s Azadi …

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. …

Saudi Arabia to host Next Gen ATP Finals from 2023 to 2027
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia to host Next Gen ATP Finals from 2023 to 2027

The Hindu  

The season-ending Next Gen Finals for men’s under-21 tennis players will be held in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah from 2023 to 2027 as the ATP makes its first competitive foray into the Gulf state, the men’s governing body said on Thursday. EXHIBITION TOURNAMENT Although other Gulf countries like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have hosted ATP tournaments …

Saudi Arabia will host the men’s tennis tour’s Next Gen ATP Finals through 2027
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia will host the men’s tennis tour’s Next Gen ATP Finals through 2027

Associated Press  

LONDON — 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. It is the first time an official ATP event will be held in Saudi Arabia and part of a recent trend involving various sports linking with the kingdom’s sovereign …

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

The Hindu  

Neymar was greeted with much fanfare on Friday as he arrived in Saudi Arabia where he joins a growing list of big names lured to the oil-rich kingdom. The 31-year-old Brazil forward, who will be unveiled as an Al-Hilal player on Saturday after six seasons with French champions Paris Saint-Germain landed in a Riyadh airport equipped with extra security for …

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