Lawrence Shankland ignores Hearts transfer exit talk as Saudi switch gets on air brush off after Tynecastle heroics
Lawrence Shankland has vowed to keep enjoying the big Hearts nights despite being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
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Coach Spoelstra excited to merge USA Basketball with Filipino roots
ABU DHABI: Erik Spoelstra, the assistant head coach of the men’s USA Basketball national team, has expressed his excitement about the USA Basketball Showcase, part of International Basketball Week and tipping off on Thursday at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena.
International Basketball Week in Abu Dhabi to see debut of 2 American college teams
ABU DHABI: As part of International Basketball Week in Abu Dhabi, the Kansas State Wildcats are set to play against Mexico today, while the Arizona Wildcats face off against Lebanon on Aug. 19, with both contests held at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena.
Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal
Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, the clubs announced on Tuesday, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as the latest big name lured to the oil-rich Gulf state.
From Cristiano Ronaldo To Neymar Jr.: The Stars Signing Up For Saudi's Football Project
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a force in the football transfer market this year, offering eye-watering salaries that have lured a host of big names including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom.
Roberto Mancini defends decision to quit Italy and opens door to Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini has admitted he would gladly accept a lucrative offer to coach Saudi Arabia – but has denied that is the reason for his sudden and controversial decision to quit the Italy job.
Neymar 'In Negotiations' Over Saudi Move As Kylian Mbappe Returns To PSG Good Books
Neymar was "in negotiations" on Sunday to become the latest football superstar to decamp for Saudi Arabia, leaving Paris Saint-Germain just as Kylian Mbappe was brought back in from the cold by the French champions. A source close to PSG told AFP that 31-year-old Neymar "no longer figures in the club or manager's plans" with the Brazilian immediately linked to Al-Hilal in the Gulf kingdom. Another source in Saudi Arabia said that "direct negotiations" between Neymar's agents and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) were ongoing.
LaLiga files complaint over PSG's Qatar subsidies
Spanish top flight LaLiga has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Paris St Germain's "spending commissions", alleging the Qatari-backed French club are distorting markets through subsidies from the Gulf state.