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Ferrari F1 driver Sainz on father's Dakar win: He was smarter than everyone

Sainz Sr led nearly the entirety of the 12-stage, two-week marathon in Saudi Arabia to score his fourth career victory in Dakar, cementing his position as one of the greatest rally drivers of all time.

Motorsport

Sport can’t afford to look away from damage done by deals with Saudi Arabia

Allegations against Newcastle chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan could mean potential reputational cost to myriad sports

The Guardian - UK

Snooker: New Saudi Arabia event to feature 20-point golden ball

A 167 break will be possible at the inaugural Riyadh Season World Masters event

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Dakar 2024: Honda returns to victory lane as Brabec triumphs

Although scoring only a single individual stage win during the two-week contest in Saudi Arabia, Brabec took overall honours with an impressive margin of 10m53s as he put Honda back on the victory lane in Dakar.

Motorsport

Dakar 2024: Sainz clinches historic win for Audi, Loeb third

Sainz led almost the entire way in the 46th edition of Dakar in Saudi Arabia, eventually claiming the overall victory by 1hr20m25s over the Overdrive Toyota of Guillaume de Mevius.

Autosport

Dana White calls ‘bullsh*t’ on talk of UFC Saudi Arabia postponement over quality of card

UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion never told Saudi Arabia about a single fight planned for the event in March.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anthony Joshua To Face Francis Ngannou In Saudi Arabia Bout

Joshua seeks to solidify his boxing career against former UFC champion, amid controversy surrounding Saudi's sports investments.

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Beyond the Red Sea: Who are the Houthis up against inside Yemen?

Their attacks on Red Sea ships have brought them global attention. But within Yemen, the Houthis aren’t the force.

Al Jazeera

Biden redesignates Iran-backed Houthi rebels as terrorists, second US ship attacked

Learn about the Biden administration's decision to designate Iran-backed Houthi rebels as terrorists and the implications of this new designation. Find out...

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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

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle chairman faces £58m lawsuit for ‘carrying out’ malicious instructions

Newcastle United’s chairman, Yasir al-Rumayyan, is alleged to have ‘carried out the instructions’ of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman with ‘malicious intent’

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle chairman reportedly slapped with £58m lawsuit: What does this mean for the Magpies?

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has reportedly been handed a multi-million-pound lawsuit stemming from legal allegations, including citing to harm, silence, and ultimately destroy a former Saudi Arabia intelligence chief’s family

FourFourTwo

Jordan Henderson set to complete Ajax move after agreeing Al-Ettifaq exit

Jordan Henderson is set to complete his move to Ajax having reached an agreement to leave Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq

The Guardian - UK

Mancini in spotlight as off-field issues dampen Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup bid

Despite opening win against Oman, head coach’s exclusion of senior players and banning of local media has caused debate

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AFC Asian Cup | Saudi Arabia beats Oman 2-1 with stoppage-time winner

Saudi Arabia's dramatic comeback win against Oman in the Asian Cup, with confusion and chaos surrounding the winning goal.

International Business Times

VAR Confusion As Saudi Arabia Roar Back To Beat Oman At Asian Cup

Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia fought back to defeat Oman 2-1 in the dying seconds at the Asian Cup on Tuesday, but only after some VAR confusion.

AAP

Socceroos on Saudi horizon after dramatic Asian Cup win

Saudi Arabia remain the Socceroos' likely last-eight opponents after a thrilling win over Oman in which Australian officials were at the heart of the drama.

Motorsport

Interview with Cristina Gutierrez: "I see Carlos Sainz as incombustible"

The story of Cristina Gutierrez is as special as it is unique, and in addition to being one of the references in Spanish motorsport, she will become one of the three drivers who will be in the new Dacia project for the Dakar Rally in 2025. The driver from Burgos…

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Former Liverpool star Jordan Henderson 'in talks' over transfer as confirmed by club chief

Ex-Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is reportedly unhappy in Saudi Arabia and looking for an exit route

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal named ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation

NEW DELHI: Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal has been appointed as the ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, marking a significant move by the Gulf kingdom to enhance its presence in the professional tennis circuit.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: UFC Saudi Arabia postponed, possibly until June

The UFC's Saudia Arabia debut will be delayed until later in 2024, according to a report.

The Guardian - UK

Airstrikes against Houthis are not enough, says Yemeni official

Aidarus al-Zoubaidi says government ground forces must supplement air attacks and urges west to help

LiveScience

4,000-year-old wall found around oasis in Saudi Arabia likely defended 'against raids from nomads'

Ancient people in what is now Saudi Arabia built a 9-mile-long wall along the Khaybar Oasis, which still exists today.

The Hindu

Vinícius nets hat trick as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Vinícius Júnior scores hat trick as Real Madrid defeats Barcelona 4-1 in Spanish Super Cup final.

FourFourTwo

Barcelona beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in Supercopa to leave Xavi under pressure

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick as Los Blancos cruised to a big win and a trophy against their fierce rivals in Saudi Arabia on Sunday

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