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Cristiano Ronaldo’s no-show leaves Saudi Pro League facing awkward questions

League’s star said to be unhappy over his club’s transfer dealings and Karim Benzema’s move. Now he could face his first backlash

The Guardian - UK

Karim Benzema Makes Sudden Transfer—And Cristiano Ronaldo Is ‘Furious’ About it

Things have taken an unexpected turn in the cash-rich Saudi Pro League.

Sports Illustrated

Why Cristiano Ronaldo has gone 'on strike' at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr as reason for unhappiness revealed

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was missing from Al-Nassr's clash against Al-Riyadh

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Why has Cristiano Ronaldo gone ‘on strike’ at Al-Nassr?

Ronaldo, who is paid around £500,000 per day, was absent for Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh after taking issue with the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s running of the club

The Independent UK

Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is ‘on Strike’ and What It Means for the Saudi Pro League

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner sat out against Al-Riyadh.

Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo and an argument at Al-Nassr that doesn’t make sense

In today’s Football Daily: Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy

The Guardian - UK

LIV Golf Is Now Paying for Its Failure to Compromise With PGA Tour

A year ago at Torrey Pines there was optimism for unification in golf, Bob Harig writes, but talks stalled and now Brooks Koepka is the first LIV player to come back to the PGA Tour and won’t be the last.

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EA Sale to Saudi Arabia Draws Scrutiny From US Lawmakers

US lawmakers aren't entirely comfortable with the PIF owning America's biggest game publisher.

Operation Sports

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.

AAP

Is It Too Late to Sell Lucid Motors Stock?

Lucid Motors stock fell to a record low and briefly plunged below $10. Is it too late to sell the struggling startup EV stock?

Barchart

'Objectively Bad' Or 'Marginal Gains'? Rating LIV Golf's Winter Transfer Business

LIV has signed seven brand-new players this off-season while making a number of other roster changes - but is the circuit in a stronger of weaker position now?

Golf Monthly

Which Players Have Left LIV Golf Ahead Of The 2026 Season?

10 pros departed the PIF-backed circuit prior to the 2026 campaign - here is who they are and information surrounding the reason for their exit

Golf Monthly

Is This The End For LIV Golf? It's More Complicated Than You Might Think

Losing Brooks Koepka is a huge blow to LIV Golf but the PIF-backed tour looks to be in it for the long run

Golf Monthly

LCID Stock Crashed Last Year, But Will Robotaxis Save the Day for Lucid in 2026?

Lucid Motors, along with its partners Uber and Nuro, unveiled their robotaxi at the CES earlier this week. Could the robotaxi help save the day for LCID, whose share price has been falling after peaking in 2021?

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Newcastle United set for major Saudi investment in 2026: report

Newcastle United’s owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), are set to focus some of their funds on a specific area this year

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy Casts Doubt Over LIV Golf's Long-Term Future

The Masters champion told the Stick to Football podcast he thinks LIV's backers may struggle to keep the league going unless they begin to see a return on investment

Barchart

Electronic Arts Is Going Private. Is It Too Late to Buy EA Stock?

Saudi Arabia's PIF is buying the company for $55 billion, but some analysts are not convinced that the deal will succeed.

Sports Illustrated

Every Premier League Club’s Valuation—Ranked

There are five Premier League clubs valued at more than £3 billion.

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PC Gamer

Electronic Arts shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favor of Saudi-led takeover

The deal is still subject to regulatory approval, but that's a big hurdle cleared.

Operation Sports

EA Shareholders Approve $55bn Buyout Led by Saudi PIF

Back in late September 2025, EA agreed to a $55 leveraged buyout with a Saudi consortium. While there virtually weren’t any doubts that EA and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) would finalize this deal, it’s all about being confirmed today. According to Bloomberg, Shareholders from EA have approved the…

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup stadium plans face delays and cost-cutting

Saudi Arabia’s construction of stadiums for the 2034 World Cup is facing delays owing to a desire from the PIF to scale back costs

Fortune

Jared Kushner suddenly emerges in the Warner brawl between Paramount and Netflix, backed by Saudi billions and fresh off brokering another megadeal

Trump’s son-in-law is emerging as a central conduit for Gulf money moving into American media, and they’re backing the Ellisons and Paramount.

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golf CEO Says the League's Biggest Disappointment is Obvious

In a wide-ranging interview with Sports Illustrated, LIV Golf's CEO Scott O'Neil described the challenges and successes of his first year on the job.

Operation Sports

EA’s $55B Deal Would Leave Saudi Arabia in Near-Total Control, Filing Shows

The PIF will own the lion's share.

The Independent UK

Newcastle aiming to be ‘top club in the world’ by 2030

Newchief executive David Hopkinson is bullish about reaching lofty targets with the Magpies

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