'Family feeling' key to Gerrard's Saudi Arabia move Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side. Soccer • 10 Jul 23
'Family feeling' key to Gerrard's Saudi Arabia move Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side. Soccer • 10 Jul 23
Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-year contract to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. Soccer • 03 Jul 23
Gerrard takes up Saudi Arabian club offer Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-year contract to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. Soccer • 03 Jul 23
Transfers: Gundogan Barca-bound, Kovacic to City Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan is poised to join Barcelona, while Chelsea have confirmed that World Cup winning midfielder N'Golo Kante will join Saudi club Al-Ittihad and Mateo Kovacic is nearing a move to City. Soccer • 21 Jun 23
Transfers: Gundogan Barca-bound, Kovacic to City Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan is poised to join Barcelona, while Chelsea have confirmed that World Cup winning midfielder N'Golo Kante will join Saudi club Al-Ittihad and Mateo Kovacic is nearing a move to City. Soccer • 21 Jun 23
Transfers: Ruben Neves close to €55m Saudi Arabia move Wolves captain Ruben Neves is close to a £47m (€55m) move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Soccer • 18 Jun 23
Transfers: Ruben Neves close to €55m Saudi Arabia move Wolves captain Ruben Neves is close to a £47m (€55m) move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Soccer • 18 Jun 23
Merger more evidence of Saudi sportswashing - Amnesty The shock announcement of a new commercial entity for golf backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is "just more evidence of the onward march of Saudi sportswashing", Amnesty International has said. Golf • 07 Jun 23
Merger more evidence of Saudi sportswashing - Amnesty The shock announcement of a new commercial entity for golf backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is "just more evidence of the onward march of Saudi sportswashing", Amnesty International has said. Golf • 07 Jun 23
Messi back training with PSG after Saudi Arabian jaunt Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris St Germain following his suspension over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. Soccer • 08 May 23
Messi back training with PSG after Saudi Arabian jaunt Lionel Messi has returned to training with Paris St Germain following his suspension over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. Soccer • 08 May 23
F1 needs better approach to penalties, says Russell Formula One needs to apply common sense in handing out penalties for infringements where visibility is a real problem for drivers, according to Mercedes driver George Russell. Motorsport • 20 Mar 23
F1 needs better approach to penalties, says Russell Formula One needs to apply common sense in handing out penalties for infringements where visibility is a real problem for drivers, according to Mercedes driver George Russell. Motorsport • 20 Mar 23
Premier League urged to re-examine Saudi Toon takeover The Premier League has been urged to re-examine assurances given by Newcastle's Saudi owners that the Middle East state would not have control of the club following the filing of a new court document in the United States. Soccer • 02 Mar 23
Premier League urged to re-examine Saudi Toon takeover The Premier League has been urged to re-examine assurances given by Newcastle's Saudi owners that the Middle East state would not have control of the club following the filing of a new court document in the United States. Soccer • 02 Mar 23
Saudi Arabia chosen to host Club World Cup Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the Club World Cup in December. Soccer • 14 Feb 23
Saudi Arabia chosen to host Club World Cup Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the Club World Cup in December. Soccer • 14 Feb 23
USSF voices concern over Women's World Cup sponsors The US Soccer Federation said it would voice its concerns to FIFA over a reported Saudi Arabian sponsorship deal for the Women's World Cup. Soccer • 09 Feb 23
USSF voices concern over Women's World Cup sponsors The US Soccer Federation said it would voice its concerns to FIFA over a reported Saudi Arabian sponsorship deal for the Women's World Cup. Soccer • 09 Feb 23
Messi and Ronaldo both score in PSG's Saudi friendly Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both got on the scoresheet in an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia between before Paris Saint-Germain and the Riyadh All Stars team. Soccer • 19 Jan 23
Messi and Ronaldo both score in PSG's Saudi friendly Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both got on the scoresheet in an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia between before Paris Saint-Germain and the Riyadh All Stars team. Soccer • 19 Jan 23
No clause in Ronaldo deal to back Saudi World Cup bid Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr have denied reports the player has a clause in his contract to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf country's 2030 World Cup bid. Soccer • 11 Jan 23
No clause in Ronaldo deal to back Saudi World Cup bid Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr have denied reports the player has a clause in his contract to serve as an ambassador for the Gulf country's 2030 World Cup bid. Soccer • 11 Jan 23
Loeb's early setbacks in rear view with Dakar stage win Sebastien Loeb put a tough few days behind him to win the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Motorsport • 04 Jan 23
Loeb's early setbacks in rear view with Dakar stage win Sebastien Loeb put a tough few days behind him to win the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Motorsport • 04 Jan 23
Ronaldo completes big-money move to Saudi's Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr which could make him the best paid player in the history of football. Soccer • 30 Dec 22
Ronaldo completes big-money move to Saudi's Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr which could make him the best paid player in the history of football. Soccer • 30 Dec 22
Mexico manager Martino on the move after 'huge failure' Gerardo Martino confirmed his reign as Mexico head coach was over following their World Cup exit. Soccer • 01 Dec 22
Mexico manager Martino on the move after 'huge failure' Gerardo Martino confirmed his reign as Mexico head coach was over following their World Cup exit. Soccer • 01 Dec 22
Mexico fall short in Saudi thriller Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Group C on Wednesday but fell agonisingly short of reaching the last 16. Soccer • 30 Nov 22
Mexico fall short in Saudi thriller Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Group C on Wednesday but fell agonisingly short of reaching the last 16. Soccer • 30 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 11 World Cup Group C and D both come to the boil on Wednesday as Argentina take on Poland and Denmark and Australia battle to join France in the last-16. Soccer • 30 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 11 World Cup Group C and D both come to the boil on Wednesday as Argentina take on Poland and Denmark and Australia battle to join France in the last-16. Soccer • 30 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia recap Robert Lewandowski finally gets his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a vital 2-0 win. Soccer • 26 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia recap Robert Lewandowski finally gets his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a vital 2-0 win. Soccer • 26 Nov 22
Saudi Arabia coach celebrates 'completely crazy' result Saudi Arabia head coach Herve Renard said the stars aligned in a "completely crazy" comeback win against Argentina that goes down as one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
Saudi Arabia coach celebrates 'completely crazy' result Saudi Arabia head coach Herve Renard said the stars aligned in a "completely crazy" comeback win against Argentina that goes down as one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
Saudi Arabia stun flat Argentina to ignite World Cup Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina thanks to a scintillating second half comeback. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
Saudi Arabia stun flat Argentina to ignite World Cup Saudi Arabia notched one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina thanks to a scintillating second half comeback. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia recap Day 3 of the 2022 World Cup has started with the first big shock as Argentina have been beaten by Saudi Arabia. Relive all of the action here, as it happened. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
World Cup 2022: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia recap Day 3 of the 2022 World Cup has started with the first big shock as Argentina have been beaten by Saudi Arabia. Relive all of the action here, as it happened. Soccer • 22 Nov 22
Man City post record revenue, profit in 2021-22 season Premier League champions Manchester City drew the highest-ever revenue and profit in the club's history following the 2021-22 season. Soccer • 07 Nov 22
Man City post record revenue, profit in 2021-22 season Premier League champions Manchester City drew the highest-ever revenue and profit in the club's history following the 2021-22 season. Soccer • 07 Nov 22
Pender takes €300,000 purse in Saudi Arabia Kildare's Mikey Pender claimed a massive victory in Saturday five-star Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, taking the top prize of €300,000. Equestrian • 24 Oct 22
Pender takes €300,000 purse in Saudi Arabia Kildare's Mikey Pender claimed a massive victory in Saturday five-star Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, taking the top prize of €300,000. Equestrian • 24 Oct 22
Howe defends Newcastle's winter break in Saudi Arabia Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to head back to Saudi Arabia for a controversial warm-weather training camp during the forthcoming break for the World Cup. Soccer • 21 Oct 22
Howe defends Newcastle's winter break in Saudi Arabia Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to head back to Saudi Arabia for a controversial warm-weather training camp during the forthcoming break for the World Cup. Soccer • 21 Oct 22
Howe defends decision to head for Saudi training camp Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to return to Saudi Arabia for a warm-weather training camp. Soccer • 21 Oct 22
Howe defends decision to head for Saudi training camp Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to return to Saudi Arabia for a warm-weather training camp. Soccer • 21 Oct 22
