The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Football rumours: Door not closed on Joao Palhinha’s Bayern Munich move

Meanwhile, Yannick Carrasco seems likely to ditch Europe after a juicy offer from Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool’s stance on keeping hold of Mohamed Salah will not waver

The club rejected a £150million deal for the 31-year-old from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

Jurgen Klopp gives update on Mohamed Salah Saudi Arabia transfer

Salah is being heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League but starred in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

LGBT+ England fans may shun Jordan Henderson for ‘turning his back’ on them

England boss Gareth Southgate was non-committal when asked if he would ever consider a job in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Jordan Henderson has given Gareth Southgate a Saudi Arabia problem

Henderson’s move from Liverpool to Al-Ettifaq means the England boss has some big decisions to make moving forward

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Brazil’s Bolsonaro questioned about sneaking in diamond jewelry and the sale of two luxury watches

Brazilian federal police are questioning former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to sneak in diamond jewelry reportedly worth $3 million and the sale of two luxury watches that he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Jordan Henderson could be shunned by LGBT+ England fans after Saudi Arabia move

Gareth Southgate does not believe Henderson will be jeered when he next turns out for England.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Saudi man sentenced to death for tweets in harshest verdict yet for online critics

A retired teacher in Saudi Arabia a death sentence for his tweets criticizing the country's leadership to just a handful of followers, according to rights advocates and his family.

WEKU · Aug 31, 2023

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah handed shock England call-up but Raheem Sterling snubbed again

Gareth Southgate has kept faith with Jordan Henderson despite his controversial move to Saudi Arabia, while Levi Colwill is also in for the first time

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Saudi Arabia warmth after Israelis’ emergency landing in Jeddah praised as sign of goodwill

A plane carrying Israelis home from the Seychelles made an emergency stop in Saudi Arabia after an electrical malfunction

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023