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Saudi sports investor Surj goes extra mile for $20m triathlon stake
Sky News
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July 2, 2025
The sports investment arm of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is buying a stake in the body which organises professional triathlons around the world. Sky News has learnt that Surj Sports Investment is in advanced talks about a deal to inject...
Al-Ahli enter talks to sign Lionel Messi
Get French Football News
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July 7, 2025
4Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli have entered talks to sign former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (38), according to a report from L’Équipe. Saudi Arabia attempted to convince Messi to join the Saudi Pro League two years ago,...
"Biggest payday for one match in Saudi" - Triple H could step out of retirement in WWE after 4 years, speculates veteran
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Sometimes it's hard for a WWE Superstar to turn down an offer, especially when it's about a big payday in Saudi Arabia. Several retired icons have been forced to step out of retirement over the years, with Shawn Michaels being the most notable...
F1 Practice Today: British Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream
GPFans
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July 4, 2025
The F1 circus heads to the jewel in the UK's motorsport crown this weekend as Silverstone hosts the 2025 British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has solidified his reputation as king of the legendary circuit following his fairytale win at last year's...
Where to watch Fluminense vs. Al Hilal: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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July 4, 2025
Fluminense and Al-Hilal meet in a surprise quarter-final showdown at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, both fresh off historic upsets that reshaped the tournament bracket. Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16, extending their unbeaten...
Real Madrid icon Casillas headlines Hisense launch in Dubai as 116” UX TV captivates fans
Sport360
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July 3, 2025
“Technology has become an essential part of how fans experience football today,” Casillas told the crowd. “Whether you’re in the stadium or at home, the quality of the viewing experience shapes how you connect with the game. “It’s impressive to...
Saudi Arabia’s great soccer experiment is paying off spectacularly
Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas
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July 2, 2025
MANCHESTER, England -- The great Saudi Arabian soccer experiment is on full show at the Club World Cup. The oil-rich kingdom, which is spending billions of dollars to become a major player in the world's most popular sport, scored a big win on the...
Breakthrough for Saudis, Al-arm bells for City
Free Malaysia Today
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July 3, 2025
Al-Hilal’s stunning win over Manchester City in the Club World Cup is rightly being hailed as a breakthrough for Saudi Arabian and world football. The winner was a 112th-minute nudge from close range, but the shockwaves are reverberating around...
Carlos Sainz’s girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson makes fashion statement with latest beach photoshoot on Instagram
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Carlos Sainz’s girlfriend, Rebecca Donaldson, has once again drawn attention with her fashion sense on social media. The 29-year-old model shared pictures from her beachside photoshoot on her Instagram on Thursday, July 3. The Scottish model and...
Report: SURJ readies Saudi investment into PTO
Sportcal
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July 3, 2025
SURJ Sports Investments, the sports arm of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is reportedly on the verge of buying a stake in the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) body. SURJ, which also has investments in place with the...
Riyadh benefits from the largest @GymNation_ME site, incorporating gym, mind/body, recovery and social areas
Leisure Opportunities
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July 2, 2025
Gymnation launches its largest club to date, in Riyadh Facilities include a mix of gym, mind/body and recovery Twenty more locations are planned for this year in UAE and KSA An ice workout has also been launched in Dubai Middle East operator,...
Forced to Fight in a Shrinking Ring, Shakur Stevenson Sends Turki Alalshikh 3 Word Response
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
A month ago, Turki Alalshikh made it explicit. “From this point on, I don’t want to see any more Tom and Jerry-type boxing matches where one fighter is running around the ring and the other is chasing him.” Having burnt their hands with the...
David Benavidez to Face Anthony Yarde in Riyadh – Callum Smith Out (For Now)
Boxing News 24/7
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July 3, 2025
It was looking as though WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez, AKA “The Mexican Monster,” would fight a British foe next, the only real question was, would his next dance partner be Callum Smith of Liverpool, or Anthony Yarde of London?...
Saudi Arabia's great soccer experiment is paying off at Club World Cup
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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The great Saudi Arabian soccer experiment is on full show at the Club World Cup. The oil-rich kingdom, which is spending billions of dollars to become a major player in the world's most popular sport, scored a big win on the field Monday when Al...
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal stuns Manchester City at Club World Cup
United Press International (UPI)
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Al Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly (C) celebrates his goal with Marcos Leonardo (L) and Ruben Neves during a win over Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, Fla. Photo by Miguel Rodriguez/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- Marcos Leonardo...
"I still wish he was at AEW" – WWE legend reacts to CM Punk's Saudi Arabia controversy
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
CM Punk has been the talk of the wrestling world since appearing at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to Jim Ross, the reaction to The Straight Edge Superstar's apology has been blown out of proportion. In 2019, Punk...
Manchester United weigh up ‘shock’ Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer after Victor Osimhen choice
Irish Independent
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The Red Devils are looking to rebuild under Ruben Amorim after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign in which they finished a lowly 15th in the Premier League and lost in the Europa League final to Tottenham. A recognised centre-forward is thought to...
Saudi Arabia forms Riyadh Company to lead Expo 2030 preparations
EN
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July 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has created Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, a dedicated entity to execute the kingdom’s World Expo 2030 commitment. This move marks a key operational phase in the country’s wider Vision 2030 agenda, as it...
Fury Teases Comeback, Eyes 2026 Return in Saudi Arabia
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Hussain Almaskati TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, is set to make a comeback in 2026, according to Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Fury...
Goldberg vs Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event: WWE Hall of Famer makes interesting note on former world champion's last match
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
A WWE Hall of Famer believes the Goldberg vs. Gunther match at Saturday Night's Main Event won't end the way the two-time Universal Champion wants. This match will be Goldberg's first since Elimination Chamber 2022 when he lost to Roman Reigns in...