United Arab Emirates vs. Saudi Arabia - October 14, 2024

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The contest between Al-Nassr and Neftchi Fargona kicked off later than scheduled after an alert in Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/jdbE6LXkZ3

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TNA Wrestling parted ways with Max Caster after he referenced bombs hitting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which has been the target of terrorist attacks. https://t.co/eXWYtsroNa

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Cristiano Ronaldo powers Al Nassr to victory, but the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot still seems far away https://t.co/P6xeufcLG1

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How many goals does Cristiano Ronaldo need to reach 1,000? Updated tally after Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match vs Diriyah https://t.co/C8RmyJLNsP

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Confirmed lineups for Al Nassr vs Diriyah in 2026-27 Saudi Pro League Matchday 8 https://t.co/nazdZ1Nkki

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www.theguardian.com•2mo

Saudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loomAs Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career-goals, league plans to lift standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubs

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UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFAEuropean heads to review Infantino's failed plan claiming 'no option should be off the table'

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Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so manyGerman coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fans

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UEFA to Boycott World CupConcacaf joins European nations in rejecting FIFA's proposal

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Football transfer rumours: Jack Grealish to make Saudi switch to Al-Hilal?Rayan to Liverpool? | Curtis Jones and John Stones to Inter Milan? | Allan to Aston Villa? | Liam Delap to Everton?

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UEFA Must Show Backbone 😤Reports on FIFA's move to sell World Cup stakes is too big to ignore 📲 (Guardian)

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Top World Cup Flops 😬Ronaldo leads our team of most disappointing players 📲

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Official World Cup Best XI 💎Cubarsí surprisingly left out of FIFA Team of Tournament 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊Who are the risers and fallers in our final standings? 📲

02:09

That Was World Cup 2026 ✨

104 games. 48 nations. One champion

World Cup Story So Far 🥹

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The Beautiful Game on the world's biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered forever.

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World Cup Closing PerformersLooking ahead to how MetLife sees out tournament 📲

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World Cup Closing CeremonyAll details including start time, live stream and rumors 📲

10:24

🌟 The Champions Chat 🌟

Stars of the World Cup reflect on a wild tournament 🎥

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Updated World Cup Rankings 📊Argentina and Spain in the final, but who comes out on top? 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

02:00

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

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World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

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Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮Picking how Germany, Brazil and Netherlands will all fare 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊Can anybody beat France? Listing the heavyweights 📲

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World Cup Predictions 🔮Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

01:23

That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

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World Cup Knockout Stage OddsLooking ahead to next stage 📲

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World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 16 🍿Dembélé hat trick, Tatum at Norway, Cape Verde advances. Highlights 📲

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Cape Verde continue fairytale World Cup debut after Saudi Arabia draw books last-32 spotCape Verde will face Argentina in the last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia put them in the knockout stage on their World Cup debut

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Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Will Cape Verde continue their underdog run into the knockouts or will Saudi Arabia stand in their way? Join Beau Dure

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Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

02:19

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

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Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

www.theguardian.com•4mo

Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal fire Spain to emphatic win against Saudi ArabiaAn Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal completed the scoring in Spain’s comprehensive 4-0 World Cup Group H win against Saudi Arabia

Spain ROLLING in ATL 😤

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A dream start from Mikel Oyarzabal and Spain! 🇪🇸 2 goals and 1 assist already!

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www.theguardian.com•4mo

Spain v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute updates: Spain were held by minnows Cape Verde in their opener; will Saudi Arabia cause further problems? Join John Brewin to find out

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World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

01:55

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE 😍

48 nations. 104 games. It's World Cup time 🎥

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Fifa urged to drop Saudi oil giant Aramco as activists target World CupFifa has defended its Aramco sponsorship, saying revenues are reinvested back into football at all levels

01:59

Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

World Cup Fans Try USA Food 🍔

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World Cup fans trying American food for the first time!

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 5 ⚡Every team that played today earned a point. Tap for the highlights 📲

www.theguardian.com•4mo

Araújo to the rescue as Uruguay deny Saudi Arabia another World Cup shockMaximiliano Araújo scored a late equaliser in Miami as Uruguay battled back for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia on the Board First 🔥

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SAUDI ARABIA FINDS ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇸🇦 Al Amri's first international goal!

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Uruguay Back Level Late 😤

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URUGUAY SCORES ITS FIRST GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP! 🇺🇾 Maxi Araújo equalizer!

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www.theguardian.com•4mo

Saudi Arabia v Uruguay: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Marcelo Bielsa’s team get their campaign started in Miami. Join Rob Smyth for the latest news and action

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B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩Mbappé. Lamine. Kane. Ranking the best stars at tournament 📲

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World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮Every game at the World Cup predicted by B/R staff 📲

Group Strength 💪

Football Meets Data

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📈 Strongest groups: Group I 🇫🇷🇳🇴🇸🇳🇮🇶 Group F 🇳🇱🇯🇵🇸🇪🇹🇳 📉 Weakest groups: Group B 🇨🇭🇨🇦🇧🇦🇶🇦 Group G 🇧🇪🇪🇬🇮🇷🇳🇿 *average market-adjusted Elo ratings of all 4 teams

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World Cup Format, Explained 📝48 nations competing...here's how it'll all work 📲

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World Cup Power Rankings 📊France or Spain the teams to beat? 📲

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World Cup Predictions 🔮B/R panel picks best players, biggest flops and more 📲

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Print Your World Cup Bracket 🖨️Track your predictions with this tournament sheet 📲

01:50

World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

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World Cup TV Schedule 📺Check where to catch all group games 📲

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World Cup Group Picks

04:28

⭐️ NEW CHAMPIONS EPISODE ⭐️

Messi plans dinner for World Cup hopefuls CR7 and Mbappé 🎥

04:29

⭐️ The Champions: Episode 2 ⭐️

Ronaldo gatecrashes Messi's World Cup-winners meal 🎥

04:57

🌟 Champions Episode 3 🌟

World Cup contenders vs. pretenders as stars decide who belongs at the table 🎥

05:14

🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

The mansion is sinking. Can next generation save the day? 🎥

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World Cup Match Predictions 🔮Calling each and every group game 📲

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Who Wins Each Group? 🧐Predicting teams that will rule World Cup group stage 📲

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FIFA Rankings for World Cup TeamsHow each side stacks up in official list 📲

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World Cup Schedule 🗓️It's finally here! Info on every game, starting with Thursday's opener 📲

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World Cup Groups Preview 🔎Latest odds and TV schedules for incoming tournament 📲

www.goal.com•4mo

Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?Breaking down nominees for tournament's top player trophy 📲 (Goal)

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Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨Listing 100 moments that go down in history 📲 (Goal)

www.theguardian.com•4mo

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2026 team guideA pre-tournament change of manager has complicated planning but, with the pressure off to an extent, Saudi talent has a chance to prove itself

01:15

One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

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STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥Ronaldo. LeBron. Celeb cameos. Six-minute trailer has it all 🎥

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Breaking NewsFIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

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World Cup Uniform Combos 👕Every team's kit choices for the group stage 📲

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World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩Who is in the running for this tournament's big individual prize?

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Fans' Top 15 Players Ever 🐐Messi? R9? Zidane? B/R readers name their GOATs from men's game 📲

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Messi Stars in Shakira Vid 🤩World Cup stars kick off tournament anthem 🎥

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Messi Stars in WILD Ad 🤩Bad Bunny, Chalamet, Zidane, Beckham. Lamine. Adidas' star-studded World Cup trailer lands 🎥

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Infantino Defends WC Ticket Prices 💸FIFA president compares pricing to CFB games, talks 'market rates' (Guardian)

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Howe admits 'a lot is riding' on Newcastle v Brighton after meeting with Saudi ownersEddie Howe has emerged from a meeting with Newcastle's Saudi owners confident he retains their support but admitted 'a lot is riding' on Saturday's visit of Brighton

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What, Howe and why: big questions Saudi owners may ask under-fire Newcastle manager | Louise TaylorA run of five straight defeats could inspire awkward queries at talks this week, including why £124m of attacking talent has been underused

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$2.3M World Cup Final Tix 🤯FIFA's resale site lists four seats for over $9M combined (AP)

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World Cup Train Fare Hike 😬NJ Transit confirms fans have to pay $150 to get to MetLife Stadium for games

www.theguardian.com•6mo

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup loomsCrocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino to their respective roles as national team coaches

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$11K World Cup Ticket 😭FIFA really charging up to $10,990 to be at the final (BBC)

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World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆 48 qualified nations locked in for this summer's tournament 📸

www.theguardian.com•7mo

Saudi clubs ready to vie for Mohamed Salah's signature as frenzy of speculation beginsDespite a recent focus on youth, the big SPL clubs will have the Middle East's biggest star in their sights, bringing a possible link-up with Mané and Ronaldo

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Adidas World Cup Kits Land 🤩Fresh threads for Messi and tasty Curaçao, Japan and Mexico looks. Check huge drop 📸

www.theguardian.com•7mo

Saudi clubs have a new strategy: buy up France's best young footballersLigue 1 clubs such as Monaco, Rennes, Nantes and Reims need the money - and Saudi Pro clubs are willing buyers

01:14

💯 Days Until the World Cup

We are at the final countdown 🎥

www.theguardian.com•8mo

Cristiano Ronaldo warned by Saudi Pro League amid transfer spending disputeCristiano Ronaldo has been told by the Saudi Pro League "no individual determines decisions beyond their club" amid a dispute on transfer spending

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Newcastle's Saudi vision is shrouded in bleak suspicion and unfulfilled promises | Jonathan LiewVivid dreamscape sold to fans in 2021 is yet to materialise amid layers upon layers of economics and geopolitics

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Cristiano Ronaldo's no-show leaves Saudi Pro League facing awkward questionsLeague's star said to be unhappy over his club's transfer dealings and Karim Benzema's move. Now he could face his first backlash

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Football transfer rumours: Bruno Fernandes to consider Saudi move ... again?Nottingham Forest to up bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta? | Jørgen Strand Larsen to replace him at Palace? | Tim Iroegbunam to Lazio?

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Football transfer rumours: Palmer to Manchester United? Vinícius Jr set for Saudi move?Micky van de Ven to Liverpool? Douglas Luiz to Chelsea? | Joël Piroe to Crystal Palace?

www.theguardian.com•10mo

Enticing Salah would be a coup for Saudi league searching for an identityThe Egypt forward could change the face of a league so far mostly reliant on ageing stars and alter the perception of football in the Arab world

www.theguardian.com•10mo

Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup stadium plans face delays and cost-cuttingSaudi Arabia's construction of stadiums for the 2034 World Cup is facing delays owing to a desire from the PIF to scale back costs

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FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑Participating nations vying for $655M in prizes for men's tournament 📲

www.theguardian.com•10mo

Brendan Rodgers faces lofty demands on well-trodden path to Saudi ArabiaThe latest Liverpool alumnus to join Saudi Pro League will not have to worry about a lack of funds at the Aramco-backed Al-Qadsiah

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Brendan Rodgers in talks to take over at Saudi Pro League club Al-QadsiahBrendan Rodgers has been in talks over a managerial return at Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah

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Paul Pogba invests in Saudi Arabian camel racing team and aims to 'elevate the sport'The Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba has invested in the world's first professional camel racing team

www.theguardian.com•11mo

Why Saudi money hasn't transformed Newcastle into title contendersEddie Howe's team have the richest owners in the world. But they are still to mount a title challenge since the Public Investment Fund came knocking

www.theguardian.com•12mo

Dazn targets rights for Champions League in latest football move involving Saudi ArabiaDazn is preparing to bid for global broadcasting rights for Champions League games from 2027 that are valued at about £1.76bn

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Latest World Cup Qualifiers 🎟️✅ England, Ivory Coast, Senegal 🔜 CR7's Portugal, Spain? 📲 Full details on who's in/out

www.theguardian.com•1y

How did Qatar and Saudi Arabia get home advantage and more rest than rivals in World Cup qualifiers?The Oman coach, Carlos Queiroz, is among those who are questioning the AFC's decision for the upcoming games

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Isak debacle shows Newcastle remain stuck outside elite despite Saudi windfall | Jonathan WilsonBewilderment at letting a prolific forward join a Premier League rival has bolstered the sense of the club as a diminished entity

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US money comes to Saudi Pro League as Ronaldo commits for two more yearsAmerican investment has recently arrived and the 'big five' clubs will battle for the title in an increasingly powerful league

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Liverpool grant Darwin Núñez go-ahead for move to Saudi Arabia's Al-HilalLiverpool have given Darwin Núñez permission to negotiate a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal close to finalising a fee

www.theguardian.com•1y

Howe's dilemma as Newcastle's Saudi owners can't ignore case to sell IsakLiverpool's record bid for striker and their offer for Howe target Hugo Ekitike cast major doubts over manager's plans for new season

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Cristiano Ronaldo's £492m Saudi deal: two cynical regimes form a strategic alliance | Jonathan LiewIn the social media age, football is a fraction of the Portuguese Übermensch's appeal and he is untroubled by his paymasters' morals

www.theguardian.com•1y

Chris Richards fires USA over Saudi Arabia into Gold Cup quarter-finalsDefender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday night

USMNT Finally Opens Scoring 💪

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GOOOAAAL FOR THE @USMNT! 🇺🇸 Chris Richards scores off the set piece! 👏

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Socceroos secure World Cup place with come-from-behind win over Saudi ArabiaThe Socceroos secured their qualification for the 2026 World Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah where, crucially, they avoided heavy defeat

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Unions from 36 countries protest over treatment of migrant workers in Saudi ArabiaTrade unions from 36 countries have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organisation as development begins to scale up before the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

www.theguardian.com•1y

Bruno Fernandes reveals he rejected Saudi Arabia move to 'stay at the highest level'Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, has confirmed he has turned down a money-spinning move to Al-Hilal after speaking to Ruben Amorim

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Amorim says Fernandes 'wants to stay' at Manchester United amid Saudi linksRuben Amorim believes Bruno Fernandes will stay at Manchester United this summer amid suggestions the player could be set for a lucrative switch to the Saudi Pro League

www.theguardian.com•1y

Fifa breaching own human rights rules over Saudi Arabian World Cup, lawyers sayA former Fifa adviser is party to an official complaint saying the governing body must ensure the 2034 host nation corrects its failings

www.theguardian.com•1y

Why is Saudi Arabia at the Gold Cup? It's the latest in the Kingdom's soft power campaign | Karim ZidanThe Middle Easterners come Stateside this summer for a regional tournament appearance enabled by sportswashing

www.theguardian.com•1y

Saudi domination of Asian Champions League a concern after Al-Ahli triumphRiyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino starred in tournament but unbalanced format reflects political power in continent

www.theguardian.com•1y

Billions behind the badge: Neom joins Saudi Arabia's football revolutionBacked by same force as Newcastle, Neom's promotion signals era of spending in futuristic city that is yet to exist

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Ange Postecoglou's shadow looms large as Yokohama seek to defy odds in Saudi Arabia | John DuerdenYokohama F.Marinos again put their faith in an Australian coach ahead of an Asian Champions League quarter-final with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr

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'Tainted victory': Newcastle's Saudi influence still divisive after successConcerns about the club's ownership remain strong despite the euphoria of ending a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy

liverpooloffside.sbnation.com•1y

Liverpool Internationals: Teammates Face Off, Endo Qualifies, Injury ScaresA lot happened in LFC-related international action today.

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First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi ArabiaMuhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034

rokerreport.sbnation.com•1y

Ex-Sunderland boss on relationship with Sir Gareth Southgate - and how he nearly took SAFC jobSpeaking to Haway The Podcast, former Sunderland boss Malcolm Crosby spoke about his close relationship with Sir Gareth Southgate - and how his flirtation with a return to Wearside cost him his job at Boro.

www.theguardian.com•1y

Dougie Freedman leaves Crystal Palace role for move to Saudi Arabia second tierPalace stalwart is poised to be sporting director at Al-Diriyah, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

www.skysports.com•1y

Bournemouth confident of signing Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher in summer transfer window - Paper TalkPlus: Liverpools Luis Diaz could leave at the end of the season amid interest from Barcelona; Manchester United have drawn up a four-man shortlist as they look to strengthen in attacking areas; Arsenals Bukayo Saka is eyeing a comeback in time to face Real Madrid

www.theguardian.com•1y

Saudi ambassador tells World Cup fans: 'You can have fun without alcohol'Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UK warned football fans not to expect to drink alcohol at the 2034 World Cup

www.footyheadlines.com•1y

First Time Ever: 3 Adidas 24-25 Champions League Balls ReleasedUpdate: The 24-25 UEFA Champions League is the first season of the new format.

www.theguardian.com•1y

Saudi Pro League shifts away from megastar signings to focus on youthCompeting with European clubs for top prospects is partly a business decision, partly an attempt to change perceptions