The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Roberto Mancini walks away from Saudi Arabia after 14 months as coach

Italian leaves by ‘joint agreement’ after seven wins in 18 matches and with the Saudis outside 2026 World Cup qualification spots

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024

Mancini out as Saudi boss before Aussie World Cup clash

Coach Roberto Mancini has been ditched by Saudi Arabia just three weeks before their crucial World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos in Melbourne.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia targeting ownership of ANOTHER Premier League club - with elite duo named for takeover

Two Premier League sides could have new owners in the near future, as Saudi Arabia plan another acquisition

FourFourTwo · Oct 24, 2024

Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

The Premier League will not review Newcastle’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after reports of the crown prince’s close involvement

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Female players urge Fifa to rethink sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant

World football's governing body Fifa came under pressure on Monday to reconsider a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Arabian oil firm Aramaco after it received an open letter from 106 female football players from 24 countries including France, Denmark and the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2024

Top female footballers urge Fifa to end deal with Saudi ‘nightmare sponsor’

Letter to governing body accuses Saudis of using sports to ‘distract from the regime’s brutal human rights reputation’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Amnesty Says Migrant Workers Exploited At Carrefour Saudi Stores

Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Sinner Wins Six Kings Slam Exhibition Over Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner wins Six Kings Slam, Djokovic beats Nadal in exhibition event. Nadal set to retire after Davis Cup. Saudi Arabia's tennis exhibition showcase...

Top News · Oct 20, 2024

More than money: The geopolitics behind Saudi Arabia’s sports strategy

There’s a saying in sports journalism: “The answer to all your questions is money.” But in the case of Saudi Arabia’s massive sports investment programs during the reign of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, money is not the whole story.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2024