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Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?

FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important context.

Euronews

‘It’s come at the wrong time’: how Iran war has floored the Gulf as a sports hub

Conflict has not only hit sporting calendar but laid bare weakness in plans for diversifying economies through sport

The Guardian - UK

Ronaldo remains the face of the Saudi soccer league as the season kicks off

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the face of the Saudi soccer league as the season kicks off

The Independent UK

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Premier League fans in Asia want to feel valued – and not just as a source of revenue

Pre-season trips to Asia may not be new for English clubs, but they remain a huge global engagement opportunity

The Guardian - UK

Formula One: South Africa bids to return F1 to continent – where, when, how

Al Jazeera looks at the bid to bring Formula One back to the African continent for the first time in 32 years.

Al Jazeera

Orban's Soft Power Shines As Hungary Hosts Israeli Match

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year, many home fixtures of Israel's national football team and clubs have been moved to Hungary.

International Business Times

From Boom To Budgeting As Reality Bites For Saudi Football

A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football's biggest names to Saudi Arabia's modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.

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Saudi Arabia's Billion-dollar Football League A Work In Progress

Anyone expecting immediate results from Saudi Arabia's unprecedented splurge on football stars was probably disappointed as the billion-dollar spending created a lopsided season with no international silverware so far.

International Business Times

India drives cricket’s Olympic inclusion, but minnows hope to hitch a ride

Smaller countries hope cricket’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics can be a game changer for the sport.

Al Jazeera

Why has Saudi sovereign fund taken over kingdom’s football clubs?

As more star players arrive, country announces launch of investment and privatisation project in bid to grow sport.

Al Jazeera

‘Sweetest feeling’: Iran’s female ice hockey team defies the odds

The national team are dreaming big and want their unexpected success to inspire other Iranian sportswomen.

Al Jazeera

After years of crisis, can China revive its lofty football goals?

President Xi wants China to become a top Asian footballing power by 2030, but the Chinese game is in the doldrums.

Al Jazeera

India’s WPL aims to be a game-changer for women’s cricket

The newly launched Women’s Premier League is aiming to become the leading competition in women’s cricket.

Al Jazeera

Manchester City case could have impact on Middle East interest in Liverpool

Manchester City have been charged with more than 100 alleged breaches relating to financial rules by the Premier League

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'Historic' Liverpool decision that could impact Qatar interest in FSG deal

Investment from the Middle East could be on the cards for Liverpool as FSG assess options

The Independent UK

China's reopened borders raise hopes for soccer resurgence

After three years of isolation and financial struggles in Chinese soccer, the country is reopening its borders and economy to the outside world

The Guardian - UK

In a divided nation, England’s footballers offer blueprint for politicians to follow

The country lurches from crisis to crisis and culture war to culture war but the England football team have still shown the nation’s better side

Manchester Evening News

Saudi Arabia bid for Manchester United has already been debunked

The Glazers announced last month that they were 'exploring strategic opportunities' for Manchester United, including a possible sale.

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Yasir Al-Rumayyan ally has debunked claim PIF could sell Newcastle United to buy Manchester United

Newcastle United's owners are unlikely to sell the club to purchase Manchester United, despite claims suggesting that switch could happen in light of the Glazers looking to sell

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia owners could 'dispose' of Newcastle to finally complete Man Utd takeover

Newcastle United's owners have been at the helm for a little over a year, but the Glazer family's announcement about the sale of Manchester United has prompted questions

The Guardian - UK

Football’s boos problem: why are we so quick to turn on our own team?

The treatment of England and Gareth Southgate at Molineux was the latest example of a culture so ingrained we heard it even from a crowd of kids

Daily Mirror

The Glazers' reasons for wanting to buy East Bengal and what it could mean for Man Utd

The Glazer family, who have owned Manchester United since 2005, are in talks with cricket legend Sourav Ganguly to take over Indian Super League side East Bengal

ABC News

When Xi Jinping came to power, he had three football dreams for China. Here's why he failed

After billions of dollars and a decade-long project to make football an obsession in China, the men's national team still struggles on the pitch. What went wrong?

Bangkok Post

Fifa heads for record $7bn revenues

DOHA: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is on target to reap record revenues of US$7 billion on the back of this year's Qatar World Cup, president Gianni Infantino said Thursday as experts predicted a long-term financial boom for football.

Al Jazeera

Russia faces sporting fallout over invasion of Ukraine

The consequences of the war are rippling through the sports world, as athletes and fans express solidarity with Ukraine.

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