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DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Why has Saudi Arabia become big player in world sport and what does future hold?

The country sees sport as vital to diversifying its economy and encouraging activity among its citizens.

The Independent UK

Former Hearts boss Ian Cathro to work with Real Madrid hero Karim Benzema after mega-money transfer

The Real Madrid legend called time on his trophy-laden spell in the Spanish capital to make a mega money move to Al-Ittihad as he becomes the latest superstar signing in the Middle East.

Edinburgh Live

Karim Benzema signs 3-year deal with Saudi champions Al Ittihad

‘I am excited to experience a new football league,’ Benzema said after signing with the club for an undisclosed fee.

Al Jazeera

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Karim Benzema: Al Ittihad confirm signing of Real Madrid legend on free transfer

Five-time Champions League winner brought glittering spell in Spain to an end last week

Evening Standard

Benzema, Messi, Kanté and the Saudi coin

In today’s Football Daily: Lots of money and Tottenham

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle's owners complete takeover of FOUR clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has taken majority stakes in Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad as the Middle East becomes an increasingly tempting proposition for Europe's leading stars

Daily Mirror

Newcastle owners take majority stakes in four Saudi clubs including Al Nassr

The kingdom says it is privatising its top sports clubs to help the industry grow.

The Independent UK

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Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi Arabia deal

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent after 14 trophy-laden years, with the striker to move to Saudi Arabia.

The New Daily

Karim Benzema set to leave Real Madrid after glittering 14-year spell

Real Madrid has officially announced on Sunday that their star striker, Karim Benzema, will bid farewell to the club as a free agent.

The Times of India

'I am happy here, will continue': Cristiano Ronaldo says he'll stay in Saudi

NEW DELHI: Despite finishing the season empty-handed at Al Nassr, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo said that he is happy in Saudi and pledged to continue in the oil-rich kingdom.

The Times of India

Karim Benzema's Real Madrid exit could impact Arsenal transfer plans amid Vinicius Jr update

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, according to recent reports

Football London

‘Ultimate influencer’ Ronaldo’s mixed season in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo ends his first season in Saudi football empty-handed but his move to Al Nassr had impacts on and off the pitch.

Al Jazeera

Cristiano Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad beat Al Nassr to Saudi league title

Al Nassr were top of the Saudi Pro League when the Portuguese joined in January, but have been beaten to the title by Nuno's side

FourFourTwo

Ronaldo left empty-handed as Al Ittihad win Saudi league

After joining Al Nassr in January, Cristiano Ronaldo will finish his first season in Saudi Arabia without a trophy.

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Cristiano Ronaldo ends Al-Nassr season without a trophy after losing out on league title

The former Manchester United man signed for the Saudi Pro League side in the January transfer window

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo storms off as Al Nassr players involved in full-time confrontation

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure as Al Nassr struggled to break down Al Feiha in the Saudi Pro League

Daily Mirror

Angry Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr dumped out of Saudi Super Cup - 5 talking points

AL ITTIHAD 3-1 AL-NASSR: Cristiano Ronaldo saw his new club comfortably defeated in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup, meaning the superstar's trophy drought will go on

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