UK Sport deputy says ‘right decision’ to ditch World Cup bid and host Euro 2028
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UK Sport’s deputy chief insists abandoning a potential joint UK and Ireland bid for the 2030 World Cup in…
Cristiano Ronaldo handed one-match ban by Saudi FA for ‘inciting fans’
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Cristiano Ronaldo will serve a one-game suspension on Thursday after the Saudi Arabian Football Federation disciplined its star player for…
Jordan Henderson was ‘one of our best signings’, says Saudi league vice-chairman
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Jordan Henderson’s short-lived move to Saudi Arabia benefited the country’s league “a great deal”, its vice-chairman has said.…
On this day in 2017: Mark Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi Arabia
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Mark Clattenburg quit his role as a Premier League referee to take a senior position in Saudi Arabia on this…
Many players are discontented – Aymeric Laporte reveals Saudi Arabia struggles
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Former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has revealed dissatisfaction with aspects of life in Saudi Arabia and claimed a number…
Jurgen Klopp defends Jordan Henderson’s career choices after Saudi Arabia exit
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended Jordan Henderson’s right to make his own career choices even if they are…
Football rumours: Saudi Pro League clubs made to wait for Mohamed Salah
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Mohamed Salah remains a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League but they will have…
Cristiano Ronaldo bags brace as Al Nassr beat Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice from the penalty spot as Al Nassr beat Al Ittihad 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League.…
Saudi Arabia sports minister says ‘everyone’s welcome’ at 2034 World Cup
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Saudi Arabia’s sports minister insists everyone will be welcome at the 2034 World Cup despite the country’s criminalisation…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s second-half brace inspires Al Nassr victory over Al-Okhdood
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning 40-yard lob as part of a quick-fire second-half double to help Al Nassr beat Al-Okhdood…
Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia a slap in the face for Jake Daniels
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Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has said it was a slap in the face when Jordan Henderson moved to play in…
No end to pursuit of the world’s best players, Saudi Pro League official says
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The Saudi Pro League will target players “of the highest level” in future transfer windows, its head of recruitment has…