Saudi side Al Nassr barred from registering new players
Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have been barred from registering new players over outstanding dues, FIFA said on Thursday.
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Watch: Ex-Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Gets Mobbed By Al-Ahli Fans In Saudi Arabia
Several well-known footballers have made the move to Saudi Arabia in the past couple of months and one of them was former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino. The Brazil international was an integral part of Liverpool but the journey to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Ahli will be a completely new experience for him. However, the fanfare for the footballer was in full display as he reached Saudi Arabia. In a video going viral on social media, Firmino can be seen getting mobbed by fans as he got down from his car. He took pictures with the fans and seemed quite excited after the welcome he received.
Kasatkina concerned about potential Saudi investment in WTA
Russia's Daria Kasatkina has expressed reservations about competing in any future WTA tournaments in Saudi Arabia, saying "not everything is about money", amid reports the Gulf State may be set to plough huge amounts of cash into the sport.
Tunisia’s Jabeur ‘100 percent there’ for WTA in Saudi link
LONDON: Tunisian star Ons Jabeur has backed the Women’s Tennis Association over their decision to evaluate the potential for playing a tournament in Saudi Arabia.
Steven Gerrard Joins Saudi Arabia Influx To Take Charge Of Al-Ettifaq
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October. Gerrard had previously said he had turned down an offer to head to the Gulf state, but has now been lured by the riches on offer. "Where legends are found. We're thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach," the club said in a post on Twitter. Al-Ettifaq finished seventh out of 16 clubs in the Saudi Pro League last season.
Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom
In a quest to establish itself as the leading entertainment and sporting destination in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia has been engaging in fierce competition with its neighbouring nations.
Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money
American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to ensure equal prize money but it will carefully evaluate following other sports to the Gulf state.
WTA chief says 'big issues' going to Saudi Arabia, but ruling nothing out
LONDON : Saudi Arabia still poses "big issues" as a host for Women's Tennis Tour events but the organisation's chairman and CEO Steve Simon says they are engaging with players and evaluating whether to follow other sports to the Gulf state.