PSG’s Qatari owner says ‘no chance’ Saudi clubs would be given UEFA Champions League spots
LONDON: The chairman of Paris Saint-Germain has said there is “no chance” Saudi clubs would be granted places in the UEFA Champions League.
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International Olympic Committee reveals inclusion of four Saudi members
RIYADH: The International Olympic Committee has officially disclosed the names of individuals appointed to serve on various commissions within the organization.
LeBron James makes young Saudi players starry-eyed during first country visit
RIYADH: Global basketball legend LeBron James, in his first visit to Saudi Arabia, held a clinic this week for starry-eyed young Saudi Arabia players, including emerging stars from the women’s national team.
Taif revs up for Saudi Toyota 2023 Championship finale
RIYADH: The Saudi city of Taif will host the finale of the Saudi Toyota 2023 Hill Climb Championship on Sept. 8-9.
Proud to play: Ronaldo defends decision to join Saudi Pro League
RIYADH: Al-Nassr’s Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo has doubled down on his decision to join the Saudi Pro League, saying he is honored to be part of something that is challenging perceptions about the Kingdom.
India and Pakistan set to resume fierce cricket rivalry
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Demarai Gray joins Al-Ettifaq from Everton on Saudi transfer deadline day
LIVERPOOL: Everton winger Demarai Gray became the latest player to join the exodus to Saudi Arabia after signing for Al-Ettifaq on Thursday on the final day of the country’s transfer window. The Jamaica international moved for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year contract. He follows a slew of stars from Europe’s top leagues who have headed to the lucrative Saudi League in recent months. Marquee names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema have all taken up the riches on offer as Saudi has embarked on a spectacular recruitment drive. The 27-year-old Gray joined Everton from German team Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.
The King and I: Saudi minister shares selfie with US basketball star LeBron James
Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Culture and Gov. of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud on Wednesday posted a selfie group photo on Instagram with US basketball star LeBron James, captioning the shot, “good times.”