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Leverkusen say Boniface will stay amid Saudi bid
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia.ESPN - 11h -
Courtois on Madrid-City tie: Not afraid of anyone
Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.ESPN - 11h -
9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash
Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi ArabiaABC News - 1d -
Vinícius 'very happy' at Madrid amid Saudi talk
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Vinícius Júnior is "very happy" and "wants to make history at Real Madrid" despite interest in the star forward from the Saudi Pro League.ESPN - 6d -
Spain shares ‘common’ vision on Telefónica with Saudi investor, minister says
Support comes as Saudi Arabia’s STC increases its stake in telecoms champion and requests board seatFinancial Times - 6d -
Saudi Arabia asks Hans Zimmer to rework national anthem
Composer also discusses plans for musical and film score as kingdom attempts to improve its image. Saudi Arabia has asked the Oscar-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, to work on a new version of its ...The Guardian - 6d -
Ancelotti: 'Good news' for Madrid if City exit UCL
Carlo Ancelotti has said Manchester City's elimination from the Champions League would be good news for Real Madrid.ESPN - 6d -
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
The Saudi media reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had spoken with President Trump, who made the kingdom the first stop on his first overseas presidential trip in 2017.The New York Times - 6d -
Vinícius: Focused on Madrid amid Saudi interest
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has said he's focused on "continuing to develop and helping the biggest club in the world" despite interest from Saudi Arabia.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia aims to invest $600bn in US, crown prince tells Trump
Call between Mohammed bin Salman and US president comes as kingdom seeks to deepen ties with western allyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump holds first foreign leader call with Saudi crown prince
President Trump held his first official call with a foreign leader since being sworn in for his second term with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, a controversial figure who Trump on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit
Riyadh is also trying to reset relations with Syria after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Ancelotti on Madrid future talk: I won't decide
Carlo Ancelotti has denied that he's made his mind up to leave Real Madrid this summer, saying "I won't decide my departure date from this club."ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Alonso 'very calm' amid Real Madrid links
Xabi Alonso has said he's "very calm" despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Saudi wealth fund ramps up efforts to tap ETF investors
Public Investment Fund stumps up $200mn as seed investor in SSGA’s Europe-listed bond fund in support of Vision 2030Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Saudi Arabia set to buy stake in Pakistan copper and gold mining project
Kingdom plans to purchase up to 20% share in $9bn complex as it looks to accelerate its diversification away from oilFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Sources: Saudi still chasing Vinícius Júnior move
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) are continuing to work on a transfer deal for Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Madrid run riot as Barça, Atleti slip
Another topsy-turvy weekend is in the books, and there are talking points galore across the big leagues.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Riyadh’s property boom puts home ownership beyond reach of many Saudis
Property price surge in the capital has rendered house and apartment prices unaffordable for average citizenFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Ancelotti feels 'supported' at Madrid amid problems
Carlo Ancelotti said he feels "supported" at Real Madrid despite a meeting with CEO José Ángel Sánchez and whistles by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Dolphins to host first-ever NFL game in Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will host the first NFL game in Madrid next season as part of the 2025 International Games, the NFL announced Friday.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Source: Ancelotti holds talks with Madrid CEO
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday met with club CEO José Ángel Sanchez to discuss the state of the team following their 5-2 Supercopa loss to Barcelona this past weekend, a source told ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Scott O'Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf
Scott O'Neil is officially the new CEO of LIV GolfABC News - Jan. 15 -
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Barça's Supercopa win delivers the drama the Saudis wanted
Sunday's final was exactly what the hosts had hoped for: a Clasico full of thrills and superstars on show.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Lluís Cortés: From Barcelona glory to women's football in Saudi Arabia
Four weeks after Real Madrid made history in 2020 by winning the first expanded Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, the women’s equivalent took place in Salamanca, Spain. The men’s final in Jeddah...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus
Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition. Ministers from 17 Middle East and western countries have met in Riyadh to ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Madrid play down 'unnecessary' fight after semi
Carlo Ancelotti called the on-field spat between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca's players "unnecessary" after Madrid's 3-0 win in their Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
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Chess: newly-married Carlsen signs up with Bundesliga, Freestyle and Saudis
The World No 1, who wed Ella Victoria Malone last Saturday, will play for St Pauli in the Bundesliga, where he may meet the new classical champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. Magnus Carlsen, the 34-year-old ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Slot: United quality, not Madrid links affected TAA
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot disagreed with the idea that Trent Alexander-Arnold's lacklustre display in his team's 2-2 draw with Manchester United came as a result of speculation linking the ...ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Keane on Alexander-Arnold: Madrid? Try Tranmere
Roy Keane slammed Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive efforts in Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge
Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling
Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relationsABC News - Jan. 1
