HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 | History Defined

Newcastle United owners PIF could change world football entirely with grand transfer plans

Newcastle United's majority owners, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, could soon control one of the most powerful leagues in world football

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Chelsea have just found a solution to their transfer problem that spells trouble for Liverpool

Chelsea have been needing to lighten the load this summer due to their heavy spend across two windows

Liverpool Echo · Jun 19, 2023

Todd Boehly and Saudi Arabia's tactic involving Chelsea stars including N'Golo Kante

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could have some help from Saudi Arabia as he looks to offload some fringe players and allow new manager Mauricio Pochettino to build a squad

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023

Manchester United flop keeps Cristiano Ronaldo out of Saudi Pro League team of year

Ronaldo does not feature in the XI despite scoring 14 goals in 16 appearances for Al-Nassr

Manchester Evening News · Jun 8, 2023

Lionel Messi explains why he's snubbing Barcelona for Inter Miami despite wanting return

Lionel Messi has confirmed his transfer to Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain having also had offers on the table from Barcelona and Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

For Saudi Arabia, rush of star football signings could be its most effective tool

Karim Benzema has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the kingdom and other big-name players will follow in a carefully worked project

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

Arsenal face Ilkay Gundogan transfer twist as Saudi Arabia prepare huge contract offer

Arsenal face competition from clubs in Saudi Arabia for Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan, as the Gulf state embarks on a major recruitment drive this summer.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023

N’Golo Kanté offered salary of up to €100m to join club in Saudi Arabia

N’Golo Kanté is being offered a salary that could reach €100m (£86.2m) a year to join a club in Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

Real Madrid's £233m eight-man summer 2009 transfer window was potentially the greatest

Real Madrid have never been afraid to dig deep into their pockets in the transfer window with a number of Galaticos eras but their spending was taken to the next level during the summer of 2009

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo addresses future in passionate speech after transfer snub comes to light

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is still motivated to perform at the top level having already enjoyed a career lasting two decades as a professional footballer

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023