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Socceroos prove hard to beat as quest to reach 2026 World Cup goes down to the wire

Australia’s fate remains in their own hands and will be decided in June’s international window against runaway leaders Japan and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - AU

Jackson Irvine stars as Socceroos clinch key World Cup qualifying win over China

Nishan Velupillay adds to opener to secure win in Hangzhou which sets up a showdown in Saudi Arabia in June

The Guardian - AU

Manchester City star told he MUST leave the club this summer as Saudi Arabia links linger

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expected to refresh his squad in 2025

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Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win: part feelgood story, part PR triumph for dictator state ambition

Newcastle United’s historic trophy is euphoric for fans and a significant victory for Saudi Arabia. Both things can be true

The Guardian - UK

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: what’s driving their interests

The civil war in Sudan that began in April 2023 involves several external actors. The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a quest for political and economic power. The situation has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Various foreign states have…

The Conversation

Tim Cahill calls for ‘broader understanding’ amid influx of sovereign wealth into sport

The Socceroos great has said criticism neglects the fact trade deals exist between Australia and countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

The Guardian - AU

Cindy Ngamba rules out boxing in Saudi Arabia: ‘I will still feel scared for my life’

The Olympic medallist is gearing up for her debut as a professional and feels she has a point to prove to the sport’s powers that be

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Cindy Ngamba: ‘I don’t want to go to Saudi until I hear from women that laws have changed’

The LGBTQ+ Olympic medallist makes her pro debut on an all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall but says she is disappointed by the Saudi stranglehold on her sport

The Guardian - UK

Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’

Witnesses making the crossing from Yemen report coming under machine-gun fire and seeing rotting bodies

The Guardian - UK

Carrie Johnson describes Saudi Arabia beach resort as a ‘dream’ holiday

Carrie Johnson said the resort is admittedly ‘not cheap’ but described it as ‘very luxurious’

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia confirms alcohol ban to remain for 2034 World Cup

The National (Scotland)

‘Non-negotiable’: Saudi Arabia flatly rejects Trump’s Gaza takeover plan

Establishing a Palestinian state ‘is a firm, unwavering position’, Foreign Ministry says, rejecting Trump’s Gaza plan.

Al Jazeera

Nassourdine Imavov def. Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Nassourdine Imavov's second-round knockout win over Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michael Page def. Shara Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 250: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Michael Page's unanimous decision upset win over Shara Magomedov at UFC Fight Night 250.

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New Celtic signing Jota on claims Saudi riches have dulled his sporting ambitions

New Celtic signing Jota has addressed suggestions the riches he banked during his time in Saudi Arabia may have dulled his sporting ambitions.

AAP

Tennis welcomes Saudi influence instead of going to war

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi stridently believes tennis needs one governance to take the game forward - and ward off the LIV Golf-style Saudi threat.

International Business Times

Succeeding In A Burgeoning Economy: Mohammed Alaqeel's Insights On Harnessing The Opportunities Of Saudi Arabia

Mohammed discerns two of the most common types of businesses entering Saudi Arabia: those invited by the government and smaller investors looking to join the market.

The Independent UK

Boxing’s new ecosystem has a major flaw – this promotion aims to fix it

Saudi megacards have caused opportunities to dry up for young and fringe fighters in Britain. Charlie Sims, son of renowned coach Tony, has created Huge Boxing to counter that issue

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The Guardian - UK

A vote without a vote: the Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain

The shamelessness of Fifa’s process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense

FourFourTwo

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

Morocco, Portugal and Spain were rubberstamped as principal co-hosts of the 2030 tournament.

International Business Times

FIFA To Confirm Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.

The National (Scotland)

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on sport ahead of 2034 World Cup host decision

Saudi Arabia is set to be officially awarded hosting rights for the 2034 men’s World Cup on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow urges Starmer to raise husband’s murder at Saudi meeting

Starmer will meet crown prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia for talks about forging closer ties on Monday

AAP

Jet-lagged Smith leads Asian Tour's Saudi International

Australian golf star Cameron Smith has claimed a share of the halfway lead at the Asian Tour's Saudi International in Riyadh.

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