The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

UFC’s Sergei Pavlovich unfazed by those who ‘turned away’ amidst losing skid

Being on a losing skid has Sergei Pavlovich sensing a sway in support heading into UFC Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2025

Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia

Female players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

Ronaldo meets UFC fighter Magomedov before Saudi Arabia MMA event

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo caught up with UFC fighter Shara Magomedov before Saturday’s huge fight night in Riyadh.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Nassourdine Imavov expects ‘very focused and hungry’ Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250

Nassourdine Imavov doesn't think Israel Adesanya has lost a step heading into UFC Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2025

Michael Bisping predicts Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia

Michael Bisping has taken a good look at the marquee middleweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 250.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2025

Neymar to return to Brazilian club Santos after ending ties with Al-Hilal?

After ending his contract with Saudi Arabia team Al-Hilal, Brazil's iconic striker Neymar is set to return to Santos after a gap of nearly 12 years, as suggested by club president Marcelo Teixeira's social media post on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

‘Shara Bullet’ vows to maintain ‘no takedown’ career at UFC Fight Night 250 vs. Michael Page

Legend has it that rising UFC star Shara Magomedov has never shot for a takedown in his career. He plans to maintain that at UFC Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2025

Neymar And Al-Hilal Agree To Terminate Contract: Club

Brazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent".

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

New Celtic signing Jota on claims Saudi riches have dulled his sporting ambitions

New Celtic signing Jota has addressed suggestions the riches he banked during his time in Saudi Arabia may have dulled his sporting ambitions.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2025

UFC Saudi Arabia loses another fight days prior to event

Saturday's UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia is down to 11 fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2025