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Hatice Cengiz has hit out at the takeover of Newcastle United

Khashoggi fiancee hits out at Saudi-led Newcastle deal

The fiancee of murdered journalist has criticised the takeover of Newcastle United by a Saudi-led consortium, accusing the football club of only thinking of money.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Newcastle United fans have widely welcomed the takeover

Celebration and controversy amid Newcastle takeover

The end of the Mike Ashley era brought celebrations and controversy in equal measure as Newcastle's new owners targeted trophies while human rights groups accused them of 'sportswashing' human rights abuses.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Saudi Arabia's investment fund is seeking to take an 80% stake in Newcastle United

Amnesty object to looming Saudi takeover of Newcastle

The Premier League has been urged to consider Saudi Arabia's human rights record again after the settling of a commercial dispute appeared to clear the way for a Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua is '100% on'

Fury confirms Joshua fight will take place in August

Tyson Fury has confirmed his all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua will take place in Saudi Arabia on 14 August.

Boxing • 16 May 21

Shane Foley shines at International Jockeys Challenge

Shane Foley claimed top honours in the stc International Jockeys Challenge in Riyadh.

Racing • 19 Feb 21

The consortium behind the £340m bid withdrew its offer in July

Updated Newcastle appoint lawyers over takeover dispute

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is gearing up for a legal battle with the Premier League over the collapse of a Saudi-backed takeover.

Soccer • 14 Sep 20

Newcastle United remains under the ownership of Mike Ashley

Saudi takeover of Newcastle United collapses

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has walked away from its takeover of Newcastle United.

Soccer • 30 Jul 20

Saudi Arabia appeals TV piracy ruling

Saudi Arabia has appealed against a landmark sports television piracy ruling.

Soccer • 30 Jul 20

There will be no legitimate way to watch Premier League football in Saudi Arabia until at least 2022-23

Saudi Arabia bans PL's official regional broadcasters

The Saudi Arabian government has permanently barred the Premier League's official Middle East broadcasters from operating in the country at a time when its public investment fund is targeting a takeover of Newcastle.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

A report found Saudi Arabia had facilitated the operations of a pirate network illegally broadcasting Premier League football.

UK Government 'concerned' over Saudi piracy report

The UK Government has expressed its "concern" at a report which found Saudi Arabia had facilitated the operations of a pirate network illegally broadcasting Premier League football.

Soccer • 24 Jun 20

Anthony Joshua's team are confident of a bout taking place in the autumn

Joshua could again be off to fight in the Middle East

Anthony Joshua could return to the Middle East for his fight against Kubrat Pulev in order to avoid his next world heavyweight title defence taking place behind closed doors.

Boxing • 06 May 20

Premier League wanted Saudis put on piracy watchlist

The Premier League wrote to the United States government in February urging it to keep Newcastle's would-be buyers Saudi Arabia on a watchlist because it said the country "remained a centre for piracy".

Soccer • 30 Apr 20

Supporters can expect significant investment in the playing staff

Newcastle takeover could be completed in two weeks

The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle could be completed within the next fortnight.

Soccer • 27 Apr 20

Newcastle looks like being the site for a proxy war between representatives from Qatar and Saudi Arabia

BeIN Sports raises concerns over Newcastle takeover

The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle by Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Sports.

Soccer • 22 Apr 20

Newcastle United appear to be on the verge of a takeover

Amnesty writes to EPL about Saudi Newcastle takeover

Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

The Saudi Ladies International, which is part of the Ladies European Tour (LET), will be hosted at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club with a purse of $1m, and is the first of its kind to be held in the kingdom.

Historic LET event in Saudi Arabia refixed for October

The first women's professional golf event to be staged in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for 8 to 11 October after it was postponed last month due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed.

Golf • 14 Apr 20

'To finish birdie-birdie-birdie was nice'

Graeme McDowell grabs share of lead in Saudi Arabia

Graeme McDowell holds a share of the lead after Day 1 at the Saudi International after an excellent close to his opening round

Golf • 30 Jan 20

Barry Hearn said sport knows no boundaries in his opinion

Hearn defends taking snooker to Saudi Arabia

World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn has rejected criticism of the decision to stage a tournament in Saudi Arabia for the first time next year.

Snooker • 09 Jan 20

Rory McIlroy has no interest in the Saudi International tournament

McIlroy rules out playing in Saudi Arabia

Rory McIlroy has ruled out playing at the Saudi International next month, saying he has no interest in contesting the tournament that has offered lavish appearance fees to attract many of the world's top players.

Golf • 09 Dec 19

Anthony Joshua last fought in Britain in September last year when he knocked out Alexander Povetkin at Wembley

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium poised for Joshua fight

Anthony Joshua is targeting a homecoming fight at Tottenham's new 60,000-capacity stadium after claiming back his world heavyweight title belts from Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia.

Boxing • 08 Dec 19

Andy Ruiz Jr: "I am grateful to Saudi Arabia for inviting me. I took it to AJ in The Big Apple and I'm looking forward to ending his career in the Desert."

Ruiz Jr commits to Saudi Arabia rematch with Joshua

Heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr has pledged to end Anthony Joshua's career after confirming for the first time that he will contest the rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Boxing • 24 Aug 19

Eddie Hearn with Omar Khalil of Skill Challenge Entertainment

Hearn defends staging Joshua rematch in Saudi Arabia

Eddie Hearn claims Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight title rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia could change boxing forever.

Boxing • 12 Aug 19

Baku was the most recent circuit added to the calender in 2016

Formula One bosses to meet over potential new Saudi GP

Saudi Arabia and Formula One are discussing the possibility of holding a race in the country as early as 2021, amid concerns over the country's human rights.

Motorsport • 06 Aug 19

Amir Khan will face Indian Neeraj Goyat at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on 12 July

Amir Khan defends decision to fight in Saudi Arabia

Amir Khan has defended his decision to stage his next fight in Saudi Arabia despite concerns over the regime's human rights record.

Boxing • 06 Jun 19

Amnesty calls on golfers to take Saudi stand

The tournament has attracted a star-studded field despite the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year focusing attention on the country's repressive regime

Golf • 30 Jan 19