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HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 | History Defined

Kylian Mbappé finds himself caught between Scrooge McDuck money pits

In today’s Football Daily: A year-long sabbatical in Riyadh, big hitters impress at the World Cup, and RIP Trevor Francis

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia To Allow Israeli Delegation At UNESCO Meeting

Landmark agreement signifies potential thaw in relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel

Zenger

Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos

Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the west: don’t count on Riyadh

Editorial: The UK has invited Mohammed bin Salman for an official visit. Relying on the kingdom for energy or regional stability is a grave error

The Guardian - UK

Israel And Saudi Arabia Explore Joint Defense Efforts In ‘Nightmare’ For Iran

Israel and Saudi Arabia seek defense cooperation to counter Iranian threats.

Zenger

Mirabai Chanu to lead five-member India team in World Weightlifting Championships 2023

Tokyo 2020 Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will spearhead a five-member Indian contingent at the World Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in Riyadh from September 4

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg), Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.

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Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in World Weightlifting Championships

GREATER NOIDA: Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September.

The Times of India

Cristiano Ronaldo's side Al-Nassr banned by FIFA from registering new players

Cristiano Ronaldo won't have anymore European superstars joining him in Riyadh for the time being

FourFourTwo

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will fight in Saudi Arabia in October

Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will fight Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury to face Francis Ngannou in boxing megafight

Anticipated crossover bout to take place in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on October 28.

Al Jazeera

Israeli Team Arrives In Saudi Arabia For E-sports Tourney

A team of Israelis arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to participate in a global video game competition

Zenger

Analysis: Fighting recedes, but peace in Yemen remains distant

Despite relative quiet on the front lines and negotiations between the Saudis and the Houthis, peace isn’t a given.

Al Jazeera

After five years of driving, roadblocks remain for Saudi women

RIYADH: It has been five years since Jawhara al-Wabili became one of Saudi Arabia's first women drivers -- a reform she saw as revolutionary, even as some activists dismissed it as window-dressing.

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The Week

Football, F1, golf, boxing: are the Saudis taking over?

Cristiano Ronaldo was first to go, lured to Riyadh club Al Nassr last December by an offer that doubled his salary, said Jack Johnson on TalkSport. Then in early June came news that current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema will join him in the Saudi Pro League next season and…

The Guardian - US

Saudi leader trying to avoid ‘pariah’ status with LIV-PGA merger, says campaigner

Mohammed bin Salman said to look to repair his reputation after 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul

The Guardian - UK

What’s behind Saudi Arabia’s answer to Glastonbury? The power of popwashing

At events such as Riyadh’s Soundstorm festival, pop music is the new frontier in reputation-laundering for repressive regimes, says former Guardian music editor Michael Hann

The Guardian - UK

Soft power: Saudi Arabia flexes muscles with launch of new Gulf airline Riyadh Air

Move comes amid resurgent demand for air travel after end of Covid lockdowns

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Bangkok Post

Thai-Saudi ties' wider strategic impact

The invitation from the Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Abdulaziz-Falih, to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai to visit Saudi Arabia came just a few hours after the provisional results of the May 14 election were made known. With equal speed, the Thai side responded positively and gathered…

Daily Mirror

Ruben Neves: Why Wolves star gave up Barcelona and Champions League dreams for Saudi transfer

Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Ruben Neves is set to leave the Premier League club and move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in a £47million transfer, joining Portugal international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh

Al Jazeera

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties

It’s the first visit by a Saudi official to Iran in more than seven years, in a rapprochement deal brokered by China.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Crown Prince MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, as Paris seeks increased support from the oil-rich kingdom for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

Los Angeles Times

Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic. The two countries have a love-hate relationship.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia signs $5.6bn EV deal as it eyes closer China ties

Riyadh leads the Arab region in boosting trade ties with Beijing as it looks to diversify its economy away from oil.

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.

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