Casey confirms Saudi absence on humanitarian grounds Paul Casey has reiterated his decision to skip next week's golf tournament in Saudi Arabia as controversy continues to surround the decision to host the competition in the country for the first time. Golf • 25 Jan 19
Casey confirms Saudi absence on humanitarian grounds Paul Casey has reiterated his decision to skip next week's golf tournament in Saudi Arabia as controversy continues to surround the decision to host the competition in the country for the first time. Golf • 25 Jan 19
UAE open to co-hosting World Cup if Qatar rift resolved United Arab Emirates sports chief Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi believes the Gulf nation would welcome an approach to co-host the 2022 World Cup if its deep political rift with Qatar is resolved. Soccer • 22 Jan 19
UAE open to co-hosting World Cup if Qatar rift resolved United Arab Emirates sports chief Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi believes the Gulf nation would welcome an approach to co-host the 2022 World Cup if its deep political rift with Qatar is resolved. Soccer • 22 Jan 19
Qatar deny holding talks about sharing World Cup Qatar has not held talks with any other countries to share football matches at the 2022 World Cup, a senior tournament organiser in Doha said. Soccer • 05 Dec 18
Qatar deny holding talks about sharing World Cup Qatar has not held talks with any other countries to share football matches at the 2022 World Cup, a senior tournament organiser in Doha said. Soccer • 05 Dec 18
Infantino hints at Saudi Arabia hosting 2022 games FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims that spreading matches at a larger 2022 World Cup in Qatar to neighbouring countries could help bring peace to the Middle East. Soccer • 22 Nov 18
Infantino hints at Saudi Arabia hosting 2022 games FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims that spreading matches at a larger 2022 World Cup in Qatar to neighbouring countries could help bring peace to the Middle East. Soccer • 22 Nov 18
Qatar considering Iran offer to host World Cup teams Qatar is considering an offer from Iran to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet. Soccer • 12 Nov 18
Qatar considering Iran offer to host World Cup teams Qatar is considering an offer from Iran to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet. Soccer • 12 Nov 18
FIFA to review proposed Saudi-backed club competition Saudi Arabia have offered to put up more than €20 billion over 12 years - is that too much for FIFA to turn down? Soccer • 22 Oct 18
FIFA to review proposed Saudi-backed club competition Saudi Arabia have offered to put up more than €20 billion over 12 years - is that too much for FIFA to turn down? Soccer • 22 Oct 18
World Cup 2018: Uruguay 3-0 Russia recap Uruguay claimed top-spot in Group A with a straight-forward 3-0 victory over Russia which was aided by a red card for the World Cup hosts. See how it all unfolded here. World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Uruguay 3-0 Russia recap Uruguay claimed top-spot in Group A with a straight-forward 3-0 victory over Russia which was aided by a red card for the World Cup hosts. See how it all unfolded here. World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18
Uruguay limp to dour victory over Saudi Arabia Luis Suarez marked his 100th international cap by sending Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup as the striker benefited from some poor goalkeeping to eliminate Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win. World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18
Uruguay limp to dour victory over Saudi Arabia Luis Suarez marked his 100th international cap by sending Uruguay into the last 16 of the World Cup as the striker benefited from some poor goalkeeping to eliminate Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win. World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18
Saudi Arabia safe after 'technical failure' on plane Saudi Arabia's official team plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after suffering a 'technical failure'. World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18
Saudi Arabia safe after 'technical failure' on plane Saudi Arabia's official team plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after suffering a 'technical failure'. World Cup 2018 • 18 Jun 18
Russian coach gets Putin's seal of approval Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov took a phone call during his post-match press conference and then told reporters it had been Vladimir Putin telling him to thank his players for their 5-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia. Soccer • 14 Jun 18
Russian coach gets Putin's seal of approval Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov took a phone call during his post-match press conference and then told reporters it had been Vladimir Putin telling him to thank his players for their 5-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia. Soccer • 14 Jun 18
Saudi boss feels the shame in heavy defeat Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi described a "feeling of shame" after his side suffered a 5-0 hammering at the hands of hosts Russia in the World Cup's opening game at the Luzhniki Stadium. Soccer • 14 Jun 18
Saudi boss feels the shame in heavy defeat Saudi Arabia coach Juan Antonio Pizzi described a "feeling of shame" after his side suffered a 5-0 hammering at the hands of hosts Russia in the World Cup's opening game at the Luzhniki Stadium. Soccer • 14 Jun 18
Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Gaga for Golovin From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos... World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18
Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Gaga for Golovin From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos... World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18
Five-star Russia open World Cup with a bang Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters with a 5-0 tournament-opening win over Saudi Arabia. World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18
Five-star Russia open World Cup with a bang Finally let loose after a year-long diet of international friendlies, hosts Russia roared their World Cup intent to the rafters with a 5-0 tournament-opening win over Saudi Arabia. World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Russia v Saudi Arabia recap Russia made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. See how it all unfolded here. World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Russia v Saudi Arabia recap Russia made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. See how it all unfolded here. World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow... Saudi Arabia They are the rank outsiders at World Cup 2018, but they will get the tournament up and running against hosts Russia on the opening day, Soccer • 11 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow... Saudi Arabia They are the rank outsiders at World Cup 2018, but they will get the tournament up and running against hosts Russia on the opening day, Soccer • 11 Jun 18
European Tour heading for Saudi Arabia The European Tour will stage a tournament in Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2019, officials have announced. Golf • 08 Mar 18
European Tour heading for Saudi Arabia The European Tour will stage a tournament in Saudi Arabia for the first time in 2019, officials have announced. Golf • 08 Mar 18
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
Middle East states boycott Qatar tournament draw Officials from the Gulf Arab states boycotting Qatar did not turn up to the draw for a Middle East soccer tournament in Doha on Monday and want to postpone the competition that could be an early test for the 2022 World Cup hosts. Soccer • 25 Sep 17
Middle East states boycott Qatar tournament draw Officials from the Gulf Arab states boycotting Qatar did not turn up to the draw for a Middle East soccer tournament in Doha on Monday and want to postpone the competition that could be an early test for the 2022 World Cup hosts. Soccer • 25 Sep 17
Saudi Arabia to send two female athletes to London Saudi Arabia will send female athletes to the Olympics for the first time with a judoka and an 800m runner representing the kingdom in London later this month. Paris 2024 • 16 Jul 12
Saudi Arabia to send two female athletes to London Saudi Arabia will send female athletes to the Olympics for the first time with a judoka and an 800m runner representing the kingdom in London later this month. Paris 2024 • 16 Jul 12
