Saudi Arabia to host first ‘Olympics Esports Games’ in 2025 IOC signs deal with kingdom to host gaming Olympics over 12-year period amid criticism of Saudi human rights record The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024
Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup Saudi Arabia’s sports minister insists everyone will be welcome at the 2034 World Cup despite the country’s criminalisation of same-sex activity. The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023
Saudi Arabia makes 2034 World Cup promise amid LGBTQ+ fears The Middle East country is all-but certain to host the finals in 11 years’ time. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Why Saudi Arabia is not put off by its F1 critics Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia has weathered a fair few storms, from sportswashing criticisms and concerns over human rights to the safety doubts after the missile attack at the race in 2022. On the eve of the event taking place last weekend, human rights group Reprieve issued a strongly worded… Autosport · Mar 24, 2023
Yasir Al-Rumayyan ally gives PIF hint as he reveals Newcastle owners 'strive for the best' Newcastle United are flying in third place in the Premier League but Saudi sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal has hinted the club's owners were just getting started Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022
Saudi government would back private bids for Manchester United or Liverpool The country’s sports minister talked of the strong interest in English clubs while Saudi Arabia may also place a bid to host the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022
Saudi Arabia would ‘definitely support’ Manchester United takeover bid With the Glazers putting Man United up for sale, Saudi Arabia says it would support a bid from a native private investor. Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022