Former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has become the latest coach to make the move to Saudi Arabia after he was named manager of Al-Ettifaq.
Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina after they came from behind to secure a shock 2-1 win in their opening World Cup Group C encounter at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
World No 15 Louis Oosthuizen could be the top-ranked player at the first event of a lucrative Saudi Arabia-backed golf tour in June.
African nations Ivory Coast and Egypt sealed their spot in the last eight at the Olympics, while South Africa crashed out with three defeats after a 3-0 loss against Mexico on Wednesday.
Mexico began their Olympic campaign in style with a 4-1 win over France, while South Africa conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Japan in their opening Group A encounters on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi’s agent has revealed that his client has attracted interest from Belgium, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait but remains committed to his contract with the Glamour Boys.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has indicated the Government will not intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United.
Amnesty International has warned the Premier League that it risks becoming a ‘patsy’ if it allows a Saudi takeover of Newcastle United.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s rumoured interest in buying Manchester United is false, according to a denial issued by one of his ministers in Saudi Arabia.