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Saudi Arabia invites Syria to attend first Arab League summit since war

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received an invitation to next week's Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, the presidency said Wednesday, the first such invitation since the country's war began.

France 24

Argentina coach gives Lionel Messi green light to take £320m Cristiano Ronaldo step

Lionel Messi's future is a big topic of conversation in the world of football, with reports linking the Argentine with a move to Saudi Arabia as he is expected to leave PSG this summer

Daily Mirror

Syria's Assad receives Saudi invitation to Arab summit

Damascus (AFP) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received an invitation to next week's Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, the presidency said Wednesday, the first since his country's war began over a decade ago.

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Syria's Assad receives Saudi invitation to Arab summit: presidency

Damascus (AFP) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received an invitation to next week's Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, the presidency said Wednesday, the first such invitation since the country's war began in 2011.

AFP

Saudi King invites Syria's Assad to attend Arab League summit -Syrian state media

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz invited Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to attend an Arab League summit in the Gulf country's city of Jeddah, the Syrian state media reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Battles shake Sudan's capital, ceasefire talks reported to make progress

Fighting in Sudan's capital escalated on Wednesday with fierce clashes and air strikes, but rival military factions were reported to be close to a ceasefire agreement in talks in Saudi Arabia.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Syria agree to restore diplomatic ties

Riyadh (AFP) - Syria's President Bashar al-Assad cemented his return to the Arab fold Tuesday when leading Sunni power Saudi Arabia, which long supported Syria's opposition, said its diplomats would resume work in the country.

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Saudi Arabia resumes work of its diplomatic mission in Syria

Saudi Arabia will reopen its diplomatic mission in Syria, the Saudi foreign ministry said on Tuesday, nearly a decade after diplomatic ties were cut and two days after Syria was readmitted into the Arab League.

Reuters

Syria’s homecoming: On Arab League’s decision to readmit Syria

The move to readmit Syria to the Arab League also signals the weakening influence of the United States

The Hindu

From Pele to Beckham -- four superstars who dipped their toe in football's backwaters

Paris (AFP) - Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi's move to spend the final years of his stellar career in Saudi Arabia, according to a source close to the negotiations, will come as a crushing blow to Barcelona fans who dreamed of a return to the club that nurtured him.

AFP

Messi’s Father Rejects Rumors of Completed Saudi Arabia Transfer

The Argentina star’s father, who also acts as his agent, denied that a mega deal was in place with a Saudi Arabian club.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s father responds to reports of Saudi Arabia ‘done deal’ transfer

French media reported that Messi will accept an offer from Saudi club Al Hilal once his contract at PSG expires at the end of the season

The Independent UK

Analysis-Arabs bring Syria's Assad back into fold but want action on drugs trade

Having brought President Bashar al-Assad in from the cold, Arab states want him to rein in Syria's flourishing drugs trade in exchange for even closer ties. But as Damascus makes its own demands, the way ahead appears far from simple.

Reuters

Lionel Messi's dad responds to Saudi 'done deal' rumours with summer transfer promise

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia giants Al-Hilal this summer - but Jorge Messi has shut down those rumours

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France 24

Messi's father refutes rumours of deal to play in Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi has not "signed or agreed" a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season, the Argentine's father said after reports on Tuesday linked the Paris St Germain forward with a move to the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi transfer claims slammed by star’s father after £320m Saudi Arabia rumour

Barcelona still in mix to sign Messi after statement on big-money Saudi switch

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi's next move fuels frenzy of speculation

Lionel Messi’s next stop could mark his return to Barcelona

AFP

'Done deal': Messi set for megabucks Saudi move, says source

Riyadh (AFP) - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a blockbuster deal, a source close to the negotiations in the kingdom told AFP on Tuesday.

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The Hindu

Messi's move to Saudi Arabia a 'done deal': source

Lionel Messi will reportedly play in Saudi Arabia next season as his contract with PSG ends in June

Bangkok Post

Messi's move to Saudi a 'done deal'

RIYADH: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a "huge" deal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday.

AFP

Lionel Messi: The 'greatest' leaves PSG on low note

Paris (AFP) - Lionel Messi's uninspiring two-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain is set to come to an acrimonious end with a move to join long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, just months after his crowning glory at the 2022 World Cup.

Reuters

Sudan capital rocked by air strikes, looting

Residents of Sudan's capital reported heavy air strikes in central Khartoum on Tuesday amid a surge in looting while Saudi Arabia said negotiators were working toward a short-term ceasefire.

AFP

Messi's move to Saudi a 'done deal': source

Riyadh (AFP) - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will play in Saudi Arabia next season under a "huge" deal, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia a 'done deal' as PSG star's exit is ON

The 35-year-old will depart Parc des Princes after two year's in Paris.

Al Jazeera

Sudan fighting in its 25th day: A list of key events

Air raids shake the capital as truce talks stall in Saudi Arabia.

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