24 h. ago Bruno Fernandes' private expectations for Man United after Ruben Amorim update

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is of interest to teams in Saudi Arabia though his focus is on ensuring Champions League football returns to Old Trafford soon

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24 h. ago Huge rock band split after a decade together leaving fans devastated

A HUGE rock band has split after a decade together - and fans are completely gutted over the news. Irish rockers Kodaline, known for their hits such as Brother, All I Want, and Moving On, have announced that they will soon be parting ways. Taking to social media to share the sad news, the band,...

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40 h. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan whitewashes Stephen Maguire as fine form continues in China

Maguire won a meagre 25 points in five frames.

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42 h. ago Gianni Infantino keeping ‘open mind’ about moving World Cups from summer

Fifa president says Europe too hot for July competitionExpansion of Club World Cup also being exploredGianni Infantino has opened the door to further winter World Cups and Club World Cups, saying football needs to “keep an open mind” about moving major tournaments away from the summer.Discussions are under way about the calendar for the period after 2030, which is a particular point of tension given the increased squeeze being applied by expanded competitions. Fifa has set up a working group to examine the issue, and the global governing body has given itself a headache by awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. That tournament will almost certainly be staged in winter, as Qatar 2022 was. Infantino suggested the sport should get used to untying itself from the European summer. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Manchester United set for £10m January boost after Saudi Arabia takeover claims

Man Utd are set to return to Saudi Arabia in January, 18 years after their last visit there, to play a lucrative friendly to recoup revenue lost from their failure to qualify for Europe

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46 h. ago Baffled Man Utd officials deny ‘advanced takeover talks’ after Saudi chief’s claim following Sir Jim Ratcliffe interview

MANCHESTER UNITED have played down claims the club is in advanced talks with a new investor.  Saudi Arabia sports supremo Turki Al-Sheikh announced on Wednesday night that a deal to sell part of the Prem giants is nearing completion. Al-Sheikh, 44, is understood to be involved in trying to arrange a mid-season friendly for the...

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47 h. ago Manchester United stance on takeover after surprise claims over advanced Saudi Arabia deal

Social media was sent into a frenzy when a Saudi Arabian sports supremo made a claim about Man United.

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58 h. ago Victoria Beckham recalls becoming 'good at lying' while hiding crippling eating disorder

The former Spice Girl has revealed how she struggled to hide her eating disorder from her parents after leaving the band

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66 h. ago I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it | Omid Djalili

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of thatAfter 15 years of turning down offers to perform standup comedy in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s human rights record, this time I took the gig. Why?There’s a push for change in Saudi, and signs are discernible. Yet many from the outside would rather comedians in the west stayed away. At a time when freedom of speech is under attack, the backlash against comedians who participated in the Riyadh comedy festival reflects our ongoing struggle to find consensus on this and many issues affecting humanity. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo is football's first billionaire thanks to Man Utd legend's Saudi riches

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to be worth more than a billion pounds after signing a new contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia

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3 d. ago Boss of banking app Revolut joins Britain's billionaire exodus as he leaves London for Dubai after Labour's tax raids on the wealthy

Nikolay Storonsky's departure is embarrassing for Rachel Reeves, who just two weeks ago attended the opening of the Revolut's new London headquarters.

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3 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football's first ever BILLIONAIRE player: £300m tax

Cristiano Ronaldo has been declared football's first billionaire after his staggering net worth was calculated by Bloomberg - factoring in his eye-watering pay and endorsement deals.

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3 d. ago Jordan Henderson rejects ‘cheerleader’ criticism as new England chapter calls

Veteran struggled with Liverpool ‘break-up’ but leadership skills and Brentford form justify his recallWith Jordan Henderson, it is always tempting to focus on the rebound relationship, what he did after his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2023. Because goodness knows, if the move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia seemed like a bad idea, the reality was even worse.Henderson’s reputation was trashed after he was accused of putting financial gain before his support of LGBTQ+ rights. He was booed on England duty by the Wembley crowd. Even after jumping back to Ajax in January 2024, it felt as if the collateral damage continued. Henderson, who is now at Brentford, was overlooked by Gareth Southgate for his Euro 2024 squad, having been involved throughout qualification. It was the beginning of a long international exile. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jordan Henderson details full extent of Liverpool exit heartbreak

Jordan Henderson captained Liverpool to the Premier League title and the Champions League, but left the club two years ago for an ill-fated sojourn to Saudi Arabia, before coming back to England with Brentford, via an 18-month stint with Ajax

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3 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan hailed as ‘Britain’s greatest sportsman’ after rare feat

O’Sullivan is near-universally recognised as the greatest snooker player of all time

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3 d. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan makes century on return at Xi’an Grand Prix

The 49-year-old was last in action at the Saudi Arabia Masters, having then missed the English Open and British Open.

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4 d. ago Luke Humphries 'doesn't care' darts is going to Saudi with no beer 'as long as it pays'

Luke Humphries has backed the PDC’s first darts competition to be held in Saudi Arabia at a teetotal event "as long as it pays as much as snooker and boxing"

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4 d. ago INIU Pocket Rocket P50 Review: The compact (and cute!) power bank I never leave home without

Forget carting around heavy chargers just to keep your tech juiced. Abha Shah has found an easier way

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5 d. ago Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi ArabiaLouis CK has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival in Saudi Arabia after fellow comedians criticised the big names taking part as whitewashing a regime guilty of human rights abuses.Speaking on Real Time With Bill Maher, CK, who is co-headlining the festival with the British comedian Jimmy Carr on Monday night local time, said other comedians had been “really surprised” by the response from audiences in Riyadh so far. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bledisloe Cup live: Australia Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks – Rugby Championship

Updates from the Wallabies v All Blacks in PerthSign up for The Breakdown | Get in touch via emailConditions in Perth are damp. It’s been raining on and off throughout the day so it will be slick under lights. Temperatures are mild and there’s little wind to speak of.“As a South African following while doing a short stint in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, I am salivating ahead of this pivotal match,” emails Craig Sayers. “Indeed, my medulla oblongata has worked overtime this entire Rugby Championship, considering the effect on my heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. Continue reading...

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