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The Latest Breaking News from Riyadh

Parker Confident In Upsetting Wilder To Derail Mega Fight Plans

Joseph Parker aims to ruin plans for major mega fight by defeating Deontay Wilder in Riyadh showdown.

Zenger

Lionel Messi And Inter Miami To Face Off Against Cristiano Ronaldo As Part Of Preseason Trip in Early 2024

To prepare for Lionel Messi's first full MLS campaign, Inter Miami will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete in the Riyadh Season Cup next month.

International Business Times UK

Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf

Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors.

The Hindu

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Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi! Messi!' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of “Messi

The Independent UK

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi, Messi' as Al-Nassr lose 0-3 to Al-Hilal in Riyadh derby

NEW DELHI: Al-Hilal emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in a heated Riyadh Derby at the King Fahd International Stadium. The match, marked by lively chants of "Messi, Messi, Messi!" from the jubilant Al-Hilal fans, showcased the dominance of the Saudi Pro League team over…

The Times of India

Ronaldo walks off to chants of 'Messi, Messi' as his team loses 3-0 in Riyadh derby

Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia has increased the level of soccer in the country. Despite Al-Nassr's 3-0 loss to Al-Hilal, Ronaldo's presence is still felt; fans cheered him on and parents pointed him out to their kids.

The Hindu

Cristiano Ronaldo Museum Opens In Saudi Arabia

The CR7 Signature Museum was experienced by the player himself before it opened its doors to the public earlier this month.

International Business Times UK

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Busan, Riyadh Or Rome? 2030 World Expo Host To Be Revealed

Organisers will on Tuesday announce the host of the 2030 World Expo, with Rome in Italy, the Saudi capital Riyadh and South Korea's Busan contending to welcome the showpiece event held every five years.

International Business Times

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo visits his own CR7 museum and waxwork in Saudi Arabia

The Portuguese has posed alongside a new wax figure in Riyadh after the opening of a new space showcasing his football story

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in February

The MLS side later denied that it will head to Riyadh as part of its preseason training ahead of the Argentine legend’s first full season in Miami.

Sports Illustrated

Divyakriti Singh Rathore clinches three medals at Saudi Equestrian Federation Cup

JAIPUR: In an excellent display of equestrian excellence, Divyakriti Singh Rathore, the accomplished Indian rider, left an indelible mark at the first-ever International Dressage Championship for the Saudi Equestrian Federation Cup, held recently at the Jump Saudi headquarters in Riyadh.

The Times of India

Fury vs Usyk heavyweight title fight set for February 17 in Saudi Arabia

UK’s Tyson Fury will fight Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh in first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999.

Al Jazeera

Tyson Fury to face Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on February 17

Fury’s WBC belt and the WBA, IBF and WBO titles held by Usyk will be on the line.

The Independent UK

Joshua vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker official for 23 December

The bouts are just two of several heavyweight clashes that will take place in Riyadh on that date

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Evening Standard

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to share card in Riyadh on December 23 as mega-fight edges closer

There will be eight fights on the pre-Christmas card that sets the stage for a number of blockbuster bouts in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Gulf states fend off call from Iran to arm Palestinians at Riyadh summit

Iranian president had travelled to Saudi Arabia to try to force a more interventionist approach to Israel-Hamas war

Radio France Internationale

Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

The Guardian - AU

Israel-Hamas war: UN calls Gaza fighting ‘reprehensible’ – as it happened

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Al Jazeera

Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence

Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.

Radio France Internationale

First ever Saudi-Africa summit welcomes countries shunned by West

Saudi Arabia and African countries were set to sign deals worth some 500 million euros at an economic summit in Riyadh – the first of its kind. The three-day event, which began Friday, hopes to boost political and investment ties, while also addressing regional security threats.

Zenger

Exclusive: Tyson Fury Opens Up About Boxing, Mental Health Struggles And Faith In Riyadh

The heavyweight champion reflects on his journey, rehabilitation, and upcoming Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alison Lee wins by eight in Saudi Arabia with record-setting performance

One week after Alison Lee lost in a playoff on the LPGA, she ran laps around the field in Riyadh.

The Guardian - UK

White noise of Fury’s tight win drowns out concerns over Saudi hosts

Glittering theatrics and an intriguing battle with Francis Ngannou obscured various realities behind the mask in Riyadh

USA Today Sports Media Group

Video: Was Francis Ngannou robbed in Tyson Fury loss? On-site analysis in Saudi Arabia

MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn and The MacLife's Oscar Willis analyzed Francis Ngannou's loss to Tyson Fury in the aftermath ringside in Riyadh.

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Fans Stunned After Tyson Fury’s Split-Decision Win

Tyson Fury improved to 34-0-1 after earning a split-decision win over Francis Ngannou at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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