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Cristiano Ronaldo 'urges Al-Nassr to raid Real Madrid for Arsenal target' as 40-year-old's club eye Saudi title bid
By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 16:32 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 16:32 EDT, 5 July 2025 Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to see Real Madrid forward Rodrygo join him in Riyadh ahead of the 2025-26 season. Ronaldo recently...

Saudi Arabia Out, Russia In For Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev III
Fight fans worldwide await the rubber match between light heavyweight champions Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev with great anticipation. The two superbly matched modern greats are, of course, 1-1, and the deciding fight could prove to be the best...

A Grip on Sports: No fireworks after a Fouth of July baseball game seems almost sacrilegious, which may partly explain why Cal Raleigh supplied a couple of star-spangled home runs
A GRIP ON SPORTS • I realized this morning I broke my routine yesterday. Never delved into TV’s weekend sports. Shame on me. How could I have skipped over the highlight of the summer, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest? ••••••• • Mainly because...

Saudi Crown Charts Tourism Surge Ahead of 2034 Boom
Global tourism is projected to reach 30 billion trips by 2034 and contribute $16 trillion to world GDP, growing 1.5 times faster than the global economy, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest report. Amid this surge, Saudi Arabia is...

Why GTA 5’s Saudi Arabia release signals a bigger worldwide launch for GTA 6
While most in the Grand Theft Auto fanbase are awaiting GTA 6, those in Saudi Arabia are looking forward to the release of GTA 5, which came out originally in 2013 but has been banned in the country since 2018. Nevertheless, it has proven to be a...

The Video Game Industry in Saudi Arabia: Between Entertainment and Political Influence
Under the Federation’s umbrella, numerous competitions and tournaments have been launched, including the Saudi Esports League, the School League, the Saudi University League, the Saudi Fighting Games League, and others. Approximately 30 companies...

Saudi Pro League side ready to challenge Manchester United in chase for €52 million-rated forward - Reports
Al-Qadsiah could lock horns with Manchester United in the race to sign Moise Kean this summer, according to Calciomercato.com. The report adds that Napoli are also interested in the Italian striker. Kean has enjoyed a spectacular resurgence since...

FC Barcelona To Receive This Offer From European Giant For Ter Stegen, Reports SPORT
FC Barcelona is set to receive an offer from a European giant - and that which knocked it out of the ... More Champions League last season - for Marc-Andre ter Stegen according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.Getty Images FC Barcelona is...

MENA Sports Wrap: Palestinian boxer, footballer killed in Gaza
Saudi club Neom announced the high-profile signing of former France striker Alexandre Lacazette, while, Riyadh is also set to host the Italian Super Cup this December, underlining the kingdom's continued football ambitions.But amid the...
£60m Tottenham man now up for sale, champions preparing bid, Saudi in contact
Tottenham are preparing for a crucial first campaign under new manager Thomas Frank, but that doesn't mean everyone will be along for the ride. Related Spurs are closing in on a summer signing. The Spurs squad responsible for clinching the club's...

F1 Qualifying Today: British Grand Prix 2025 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream
Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend, after a race dominated by McLaren last time out at the Red Bull Ring. Lewis Hamilton is looking to extend his record number of pole positions at his home track of...

The Rise of Women's Sports in the Arab World: Progress and Challenges
(MENAFN) Women’s sports are getting bigger in the Arab world. More women are playing and winning, even at the Olympics. It wasn’t easy. It took time, new rules, and brave women who kept trying. This also affected the betting scene, and many fans...
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia assert exclusive rights over Durra gas field
TDT | agencies Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have exclusive rights to the Durra gas field in the Gulf, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Saad Al-Barrak said on Sunday, urging Iran to begin maritime border demarcation if it wishes to...

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez Unification Set for November in Riyadh by Turki Alalshikh
WBA super flyweight champion Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez and WBC champ Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will meet in November for a unification clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Turki Alalshikh announced the Martinez vs. Bam Rodriguez fight today, despite Jesse...

Filipino coaches MasterTheBasics and Dexstar to reinforce Aurora Türkiye in Riyadh
Coming up short in the recently concluded MPL Philippines Season 15, MPL PH team Aurora Gaming are currently preparing for the next season, even announcing the departure of their star roamer Renejay ‘Renejay’ Bacarse as one of their first moves...

£400k-p/w star wants to leave Saudi and Man Utd are considering signing him
Manchester United are on the lookout for high-profile reinforcements this summer and could now have an opportunity to strengthen their forward line, according to reports. Manchester United's revolving door of offensive options Bryan Mbeumo is the...

Where to watch F1 for free: Live stream, TV channel, start time for 2025 British Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1 campaign heads to the Silverstone Circuit in England for the British Grand Prix this weekend. Lewis Hamilton claimed victory at Silverstone last year, edging out Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, who rounded out the podium in...

‘Feel the Stress’—Pochettino on Why the Gold Cup Final is Crucial World Cup Prep for the USMNT
All the U.S. men’s national team might need on Sunday night in the Gold Cup Final can come from another legendary American athlete. “Pressure is a privilege.” The famous phrase comes from one of the greatest tennis players, Billie Jean King, who...

Aunt Fatima: The Saudi horror game inspired by Gulf folklore
The Gulf is rich in folk tales. Some speak of bravery and adventure, while other tell stories of hardship and turmoil. For Saudi YouTuber Abdulla Al Hamad, it was the scary folk tales that drew him when he was looking for inspiration for his...

Saudi Arabia activates its first THAAD company to strengthen its missile defence
Saudi Arabia has finally decided to launch its first company dedicated to the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) missile defence system, as part of an ambitious plan to strengthen its national security. According to the Saudi Press Agency...