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Turkish clubs call for Super Cup to be moved from Saudi Arabia

Turkish Süper Lig football clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have called for next month’s Super Cup match to be relocated from Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and played on home soil.

Saudi Arabia ‘targets acquisition’ of Madrid, Miami Opens

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks to further enhance its sports investment portfolio by acquiring one of the leading tennis tournaments outside of the four grand slams, either the Madrid Open or Miami Open.

Australia’s withdrawal paves way for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup

Football Australia has opted against bidding for the 2034 edition of the FIFA World Cup, leaving the path clear for…

Saudi Arabia to launch Esports World Cup in 2024

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has today (Monday) announced the launch of the Esports World Cup, which will take place annually in Riyadh from next summer.

FIFA boosts Saudi’s 2034 World Cup hopes with stadium requirement changes

FIFA has relaxed its World Cup bidding rules regarding existing stadiums in a move likely to assist Saudi Arabia’s 2034 hopes.

Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena to host Fury-Usyk

Saudi Arabia has added another major sporting event to its portfolio after it was announced that the newly developed Kingdom Arena in Riyadh will host the heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Saudi Crown Prince waves away ‘sportswashing’ criticism

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has dismissed claims that the Kingdom’s vast investment in sports events and properties represents ‘sportswashing’, stating that he “doesn’t care” about this label so long as it continues to boost GDP.

AFC welcomes ‘groundbreaking’ pact between Saudi, Iranian FAs

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that all matches between national teams and clubs from Saudi Arabia and Iran will take place on a home-and-away basis for the first time since 2016.

CAF Super Cup heads to Saudi Arabia, African Football League plans unveiled

The Confederation of African Football has furthered its ties to Saudi Arabia by announcing that its 2023 Super Cup will be held in the city of Taif at King Fahd Stadium, while plans for the new African Football League competition have been presented.

Next Gen ATP Finals head to Jeddah

Saudi Arabia has added to its sports events portfolio after Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City was announced as the host venue for tennis' Next Gen ATP Finals for the next five years.

St. James’ Park to host Saudi Arabia games

Newcastle United has announced that its St. James’ Park stadium will next month host two international friendly fixtures featuring the Saudi Arabia men’s national football team.

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