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The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

PFL vs. Bellator: Champions predictions: Who are we picking in Saudi Arabia superfights?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for PFL vs. Bellator: Champions in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos: PFL vs. Bellator: Champions official weigh-ins

Check out these photos of the fighters on the scale at the official weigh-ins for PFL vs. Bellator: Champions in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Saudi Arabia Emerges As Global Hub For Combat Sports Events

Discover how Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states are transforming into global hubs for combat sports, attracting top fighters and hosting major events.

Top News

Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Pilots Hear Someone Pleading 'Help Me' From Cargo

The incident happened on Saturday when the flight was heading from Istanbul to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

International Business Times UK

The Saudi takeover of European football is about power, not sportswashing

Saudi buying up the Italian and Spanish Super Cups has legitimized the nation’s regime, at home and around the world

The Guardian - US

Big Deal Or Small Beer? Saudi Debates First Store For Booze

The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval?

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia announces new date for inaugural UFC event in Riyadh

The inaugural UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia has a new date "to ensure the best caliber of talent will be available to participate."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zhilei Zhang And Joseph Parker To Clash In Riyadh Co-Feature

Parker fresh off Wilder win, Zhang seeks redemption in heavyweight showdown; Vargas-Ball title fight on undercard

Zenger

Inter win Supercoppa again but will the divisive Saudi trip prove costly?

Inter won expanded event in Riyadh and though it could galvanise their squad, it may have drained them at a key time

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Big-name signings hanging around the departures gate in Riyadh

In today’s Football Daily: Jordan Henderson and getting the wormhole fear

AAP

Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard

Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.

Latin Times

Real Madrid Displays Gravitas and Power, Destroys Barcelona in the 2024 Supercopa

Vinicius' hat-trick propels Real Madrid to a dominant victory in a Súper Clásico match played in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior hat-trick gives Real Madrid Super Cup win over Barcelona

10-man Barca were beaten in Riyadh.

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Dakar 2024, Stage 7: Loeb eats into Sainz's lead, drama for Ekstrom

Loeb made a low-key start to Sunday’s 483km test between Riyadh and Al-Duwadimi, but the nine-time World Rally champion was gradually able to make his way to the front, taking his third stage victory of the year with a margin of 7m06s over Toyota’s Lucas Moraes.

The Guardian - UK

How Houthi anger with Israel is reshaping the Middle East conflict

Attacks on Yemen by the UK and the US have fuelled tensions in a region riven by conflict and violence

International Business Times

Saudi In 'Tight Spot' As US, UK Take On Huthi Rebels

Overnight strikes in Yemen have set off alarm bells in Saudi Arabia, which craves de-escalation in its war-torn neighbour so it can focus on domestic reforms, analysts said.

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona warn LGBTQ+ fans about ‘severe penalties’ in Saudi Arabia

Barça face Osasuna in the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh on Thursday, with the club advising supporters to be ‘respectful and prudent’

International Business Times UK

Anthony Joshua To Face Off Against MMA Star Francis Ngannou In Lucrative Showdown In Riyadh

After narrowly losing to Tyson Fury in his first boxing bout last year, Francis Ngannou will take on heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua next in March.

Al Jazeera

Turkey Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia called off amid Ataturk T-shirt row

Istanbul rival teams Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were scheduled to play in Riyadh on Friday.

Metal Hammer

Metallica release official footage of Master of Puppets performance from Saudi Arabia show

Thrash giants Metallica drop pro-shot video of classic track Master of Puppets from recent show in Riyadh

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