Saudi spending won’t compromise owners’ aims for Newcastle, says Mapgies CEO
Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales is convinced eye-watering Saudi Arabian investment in domestic football will not derail their mission on Tyneside.
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Firmino debut hat-trick lights up Al-Ahli win in Saudi Pro League opener
Al-Ahli's Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino shone with a debut hat-trick to secure a 3-1 home win over Al-Hazm in the opening fixture of the Saudi Pro League season on Friday (Aug 11).
Saudi Pro League: Can Ronaldo out-score Benzema and inspire title glory?
All eyes will be on the big names as the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League kicks-off on Friday. Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Allan Saint-Maximin will be some of the names featuring in the opening match between Al Ahli and Al Hazem, but beyond the star power, the competition offers some interesting storylines to follow over the course of the coming season. Here we look at five of these compelling subplots.
Neymar heading toward exit from Paris Saint-Germain: AP source
GENEVA: Neymar is headed for an exit from Paris Saint-Germain to follow his former teammate Lionel Messi away from the French champion in its turbulent summer.
Barcelona to miss Camp Nou advantage this season as Europe’s largest soccer stadium is overhauled
BARCELONA: Beyond courting and developing some of the world’s top talent, Barcelona have also based their success on a strong home advantage thanks to Europe’s largest soccer stadium.
Dygert puts injuries behind her to win individual time trial world title
GLASGOW: Three years after a horror crash almost ended her career, Chloe Dygert of the US won the women’s individual time trial at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
New trophy unveiled for 2023 King Salman Club Cup
RIYADH: The Union of Arab Football Associations on Thursday unveiled the new trophy that will be presented this weekend to the winners of the 2023 King Salman Club Cup.
$41,000 in prizes up for grabs in race for female jockeys at the Crown Prince Camel Festival
Female jockeys will compete for a total prize pool of SR155,000 ($41,000) in a 2 kilometer race during the fifth Crown Prince Camel Festival at Taif Camel Racing Field this month.