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The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Fresh allegations bring renewed scrutiny on Saudi state involvement in Newcastle takeover

Leaked WhatsApp messages appear to contradict the ‘legally binding assurances’ of separation between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi state

The Independent UK

Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

The Premier League will not review Newcastle’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after reports of the crown prince’s close involvement

The Guardian - UK

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Female players urge Fifa to rethink sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant

World football's governing body Fifa came under pressure on Monday to reconsider a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Arabian oil firm Aramaco after it received an open letter from 106 female football players from 24 countries including France, Denmark and the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’

Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’

The Guardian - UK

Amnesty Says Migrant Workers Exploited At Carrefour Saudi Stores

Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.

International Business Times

Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco

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Sinner Wins Six Kings Slam Exhibition Over Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner wins Six Kings Slam, Djokovic beats Nadal in exhibition event. Nadal set to retire after Davis Cup. Saudi Arabia's tennis exhibition showcase...

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More than money: The geopolitics behind Saudi Arabia’s sports strategy

There’s a saying in sports journalism: “The answer to all your questions is money.” But in the case of Saudi Arabia’s massive sports investment programs during the reign of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, money is not the whole story.

The Conversation

Francis Ngannou def. Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Francis Ngannou's knockout of Renan Ferreira at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

'Don't leave tennis ... ': Novak Djokovic expresses gratitude to Rafael Nadal - Watch

NEW DELHI: Thanking Rafael Nadal for his contributions to tennis and the legacy he is leaving behind, an emotional Novak Djokovic expressed gratitude to the player as the two legendary rivals squared off for the last time on Saturday at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia before…

The Times of India

Cris Cyborg def. Larissa Pacheco at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Cris Cyborg's victory over Larissa Paceco at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Johnny Eblen def. Fabian Edwards at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Johnny Eblen's Bellator middleweight title defense over Fabian Edwards at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Paul Hughes def. A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos

Check out these photos from Paul Hughes vs. A.J. McKee at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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PFL: Battle of the Giants: Best photos from Riyadh

Check out these photos from the fights at PFL: Battle of the Giants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

Sinner vs Alcaraz LIVE! Six Kings Slam final result after Djokovic beats Nadal

Lucrative exhibition event in Riyadh came to a thrilling and emotional end on Saturday night

USA Today Sports Media Group

PFL: Battle of the Giants live updates: Results, round-by-round coverage of every fight

Check out live round-by-round updates and official results from PFL: Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PFL: Battle of the Giants cold open touts Ngannou vs. Ferreira as ‘the biggest heavyweight fight of our time’

Watch the PFL: Battle of the Giants cold open with behemoths Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira, who clash Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

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Autosport

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: United States GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Autosport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PFL: Battle of the Giants predictions: Name the last time Cyborg was an underdog. We’ll wait.

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for PFL: Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: PFL: Battle of the Giants ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

The PFL: Battle of the Giants ceremonial faceoffs featured anger, respect and intensity in Saudi Arabia.

Reason

Biden and Graham Reportedly Schemed on How 'To Go to War For Saudi Arabia'

The Republican senator said it would “take a Democratic president” to commit American troops to defend the Saudi kingdom, according to a new book.

The Conversation

What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today

Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, violation of these measures can result in a death penalty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PFL: Battle of the Giants ceremonial weigh-ins live stream

Catch a live video stream of the PFL: Battle of the Giants ceremonial weigh-ins in Saudi Arabia at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT).

The Independent UK

Rwanda shrugs off 'sportswashing' criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula

He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams

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