From F1 to CR7: Oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree
RIYADH: Al Nassr's surprise capture of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia.
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Moussa Marega return boosts Al-Hilal ahead of Clasico clash with Al-Ittihad
Malian forward Moussa Marega has returned to training to give Al-Hilal a major boost ahead of their clash with Al-Ittihad on Thursday night.
Football federation chief praises Saudi squad ahead of 25th Gulf Cup in Iraq
Yasser Al-Misehal, chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Arabian Football Association, on Monday met players and staff of the national team that will contest the 25th Gulf Cup in Basra.
Al Nassr coach Garcia hails 'extraordinary' Ronaldo signing
Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was a big step forward for Saudi Arabian football after the Portuguese forward arrived in Riyadh ahead of his official unveiling on Tuesday.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr move underlines Portugal star’s decline
A handout photo provided by Saudi soccer club Al Nasr FC on January 2, 2023 shows Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo greeted by Saudi children upon his arrival to a private airport in Riyadh ahead of being presented as an Al Nassr player. – Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club on Tuesday, after sealing a shock move estimated at more than 200 million euros. (Photo by Jorge Ferrari / AL NASR FC / AFP)
Sloppy Liverpool tumble again in loss at Brentford
LONDON: Liverpool lost more ground in the race for a top-four English Premier League finish when it lost to Brentford 3-1 on Monday. Sloppy defending cost Liverpool twice in the first half, prompting angry boss Jurgen Klopp to substitute key defender Virgil van Dijk at halftime. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pulled one back but Bryan Mbeumo killed off Liverpool as Brentford beat the visitors for the first time since 1938 in all competitions.
Arsenal game a true test for Newcastle’s European ambitions, says Howe
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United’s trip to leaders Arsenal is a litmus test for the club’s Champions League ambitions.
Pakistan Cricket Board ready to share sports expertise with Saudi Arabia
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board is ready to share sports expertise with Saudi Arabia, its new chief told Arab News, as the game grows increasingly popular in the Kingdom. Cricket matches have been organized in Saudi Arabia since 1960s, when the game was introduced by expatriates from Pakistan and India.