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GEA head Turki Al-Asheikh appointed honorary president of Afro-Asian Chess Association

RIYADH: The Afro-Asian Chess Association announced on Monday the appointment of Turki Al-Asheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, as honorary president of the group.

Barcelona will ‘do everything possible’ to sign Messi: Laporta

Juan Laporta, Barcelona’s club president, confirmed on Monday that they will do everything possible to bring back Lionel Messi, their former star, this summer.

Saudi Sports for All Federation launches new exhibition in Kingdom

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind sporting event to the Kingdom that will target residents of all backgrounds and ages.

Styles, Rollins to clash for World Heavyweight Championship in Jeddah

RIYADH: The stage is set for a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Night of Champions in Jeddah. The “Phenomenal” AJ Styles, who recently returned from injury, secured his slot for Saudi Arabia with two victories on Friday Night SmackDown, and will face Seth Rollins on May 27. Styles kicked off the blue brand show by winning a Triple Threat Match over WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Rey Mysterio, then finished the evening with a clean pinfall victory over Bobby Lashley, who previously beat US Champion Austin Theory and Sheamus to advance.

Saudi mixed martial artist Chahlal to compete against French fighter Ploton

Riyadh: Saudi mixed martial artist Nawef Chahlal is set to compete against French fighter Benjamin Ploton on June 1 for the French organization AEF in their upcoming preliminary card. The fight is the only flyweight category for that event.