Saudi Arabia vs. Iraq - January 09, 2023

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What's Buzzing

World Soccer Talk

Folarin Balogun reportedly could join Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League as reasons for rejecting Everton surface https://t.co/RlKd6pvtom

World Soccer Talk

Cristiano Ronaldo may have been right all along as new rival Ollie Watkins delivers Saudi Pro League verdict after bold Premier League comparison https://t.co/8AMlPTuV9A

FourFourTwo

12h

The Premier League transfer deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, and more https://t.co/HEhekb46Io

Kyle Bonn

12h

As expected, Monaco are now looking to try and work out a deal for Balogun with either a Turkish or Saudi club. Wayyyy less than ideal for Balogun now. Still a chance he stays, depending on his willingness to leave and the club's sense of urgency. #USMNT

Mark Ogden

12h

Monaco still looking to offload Balogun after USA forward walks out on Everton deal https://t.co/P868rLb8xy

Ian Doyle

12h

📝 Only in the crazy, tiresome world of the transfer window can a team have the biggest net spend in the Premier League, come within a few million pounds of shattering their record outlay and still stand accused of lacking ambition. That, though, is the scenario that now faces

www.theguardian.com•3w

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

Bleacher Report•1mo

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

www.theguardian.com•1mo

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

Bleacher Report•1mo

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

www.theguardian.com•1mo

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?

www.theguardian.com•1mo

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

Bleacher Report•1mo

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

onefootball.com•1mo

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

Bleacher Report•1mo

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

World Cup Story So Far 🥹

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

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 📲

🌟 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 📲

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Belgium v Senegal: World Cup last 32 – liveMinute-by-minute updates: Will Belgium or Senegal make it through this battle in Seattle? Join Rob Smyth to find out

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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 📲

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Brazil v Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil take on a dangerous Japan side in Houston. Join Tim de Lisle for updates

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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 📲

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 📲

www.theguardian.com•2mo

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

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Egypt v Iran: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Team Melli are looking for their first win while Egypt hope to stay top of Group G. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

www.theguardian.com•2mo

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

www.skysports.com•2mo

World Cup 2026: Senegal 5-0 Iraq - Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye score as Lions of Teranga move closer to knockout stagesSenegal gave themselves the best chance of finishing as one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams as they thumped five past 10-man Iraq.

ANOTHER Gueye Hammer for 4-0

FOX Soccer

2mo

@FOXSoccer

INVITATION TO SCORE AND THAT MAN ACCEPTED 🇸🇳 Pape Gueye bags his brace!

Brilliant Senegal Curler 💫

FOX Soccer

2mo

@FOXSoccer

PAPE GUEYE WITH A STUNNER 🇸🇳 Moments after subbing on he scores a golazo to put Senegal up three!

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speedSome, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movement

www.theguardian.com•2mo

World Cup becomes cult of the individual but ignores team complexity | Jonathan LiewThe irony of the superstar-heavy narrative is the way it embellishes rather than diminishes the importance of the collective

www.theguardian.com•2mo

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

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

France Books Spot in Round of 32 🪈Mbappé with two goals to keep Les Bleus rolling at World Cup

www.theguardian.com•2mo

‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 12 ⚡Messi. Mbappé. Haaland. Monday was next level. ALL the action 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

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

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Messi in a class of his own and rain stops play in Philadelphia – World Cup DailyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alexander Abnos and Mark Langdon as Lionel Messi becomes the all-time top goalscorer at World Cups, while there’s a huge storm delay in France 3-0 Iraq

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Jordan v Algeria: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: Both teams are seeking their first win of the tournament at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Join Martin Pegan for updates

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

Mbappe shines as France defy two-hour weather delay to dispatch IraqReal Madrid gunman keeps pace with Lionel Messi in race to top World Cup scoring charts

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for IraqKylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

www.skysports.com•2mo

World Cup 2026: France 3-0 Iraq - Kylian Mbappe double sends France into last 32 after weather-hit winFrance booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe's ruthless double inspired a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a contest interrupted by a two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia.

Dembélé 1st World Cup Goal 🤩

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

3RD FIFA WORLD CUP. FIRST FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL. Ousmane Dembélé gets his moment on the biggest stage in the world 🇫🇷

Mbappé Pounces on Iraq Blunder 🫠

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

A MASSIVE mistake at the back for Iraq and Mbappé capitalizes 🇫🇷 France lead 2-0!

Mbappé BANGER for 1-0 France 🇫🇷

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

Kylian Mbappé's 15th career FIFA World Cup goal was a work of art 🎨

Bleacher Report•2mo

World Cup Weather Report 🌧️Heat hasn't been much of an issue but rain could be 📲

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France XI vs Iraq: Starting lineup and confirmed team newsKylian Mbappe in sight of World Cup scoring record after brace against Senegal

www.skysports.com•2mo

Live Commentary - France vs Iraq | 22.06.2026FIFA World Cup match France vs Iraq 22.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

www.theguardian.com•2mo

France v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – liveWill France secure the win they require to qualify for the knockout stages? Join Tim de Lisle to find out

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France vs Iraq: World Cup 2026 - LIVELes Bleus out to continue perfect start

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France vs Iraq: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds and h2hLes Bleus look to book place in round of 32 after opening win over Senegal

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France XI vs Iraq: Predicted lineup and confirmed team newsKylian Mbappe in sight of World Cup scoring record after brace against Senegal

www.theguardian.com•2mo

Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les BleusFrance’s Kylian Mbappé said Lionel Messi is the ‘best of the best’ while sitting on the fence regarding his opinion on World Cup hydration breaks

www.theguardian.com•2mo

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 😤

FOX Sports

2mo

@FOXSports

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

www.theguardian.com•2mo

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

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France XI vs Iraq: Confirmed team news and predicted lineupLes Bleus continue World Cup campaign after rollercoaster opener

www.standard.co.uk•2mo

France vs Iraq: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2hLes Bleus look to book place in round of 32 as they face Group I minnows

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE 😍

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

www.theguardian.com•3mo

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

Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

World Cup Fans Try USA Food 🍔

Bill Mitchell

3mo

@mitchellvii

World Cup fans trying American food for the first time!

Bleacher Report•3mo

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 6 ⚡Messi absolutely STUNNING in win. Tap for every goal 📲

www.theguardian.com•3mo

Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debutErling Haaland scored Norway’s first two goals as they won 4-1 in Group I, despite Aymen Hussein equalising with Iraq’s second World Cup goal ever

www.skysports.com•3mo

World Cup 2026: Iraq 1-4 Norway - Erling Haaland scores twice on tournament debut as Stale Solbakken's side make winning startErling Haaland starred on his World Cup debut, scoring twice to help Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.

HAALAND SCORES AT WORLD CUP 🔥

FOX Sports

3mo

@FOXSports

ERLING HAALAND FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL! 🇳🇴 Norway’s first goal of the tournament had to come from him.

www.skysports.com•3mo

Live Commentary - Iraq vs Norway | 16.06.2026FIFA World Cup match Iraq vs Norway 16.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

www.theguardian.com•3mo

Iraq v Norway: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: How will Erling Haaland fare on his World Cup debut? Join Beau Dure for the latest news from Foxborough

www.standard.co.uk•3mo

How to watch Iraq vs Norway: TV channel and live stream for World Cup todayErling Haaland and Martin Odegaard set to grace global stage for first time

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

www.theguardian.com•3mo

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 🔥

FOX Soccer

3mo

@FOXSoccer

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

Uruguay Back Level Late 😤

FOX Soccer

3mo

@FOXSoccer

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

www.theguardian.com•3mo

‘The best goalscorer in the world’: Erling Haaland primed for World Cup debutErling Haaland has been back to make an impact at the World Cup as Norway take on Iraq in their opening game

www.theguardian.com•3mo

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

www.skysports.com•3mo

Zidane Iqbal interview: Iraq's former Man Utd midfielder on World Cup dreams, Cristiano Ronaldo and much moreIn this exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Iraq midfielder Zidane Iqbal discusses what it means to help the country qualify for their first World Cup in 40 years, his memories of Manchester United and how he is hoping to upset the odds at this summers tournament

www.theguardian.com•3mo

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’The Australian ‘football nut’ has had to contend with the US-Iran war, 50C heat and playoffs to get the country to their first World Cup in 40 years, he tells Sid Lowe

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Group Strength 💪

Football Meets Data

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@fmeetsdata

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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? 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

www.theguardian.com•3mo

Don't have time to watch 72 World Cup group games? Here are 10 not to missWatching 108 hours of football is not for everyone but there are some crackers in the group stage, including Scotland v Brazil, Netherlands v Japan and France v Senegal

World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

Group of Death Picks ☠️Tricky fixtures for World Cup favorites 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

World Cup Group Picks

⭐️ NEW CHAMPIONS EPISODE ⭐️

Messi plans dinner for World Cup hopefuls CR7 and Mbappé 🎥

⭐️ The Champions: Episode 2 ⭐️

Ronaldo gatecrashes Messi's World Cup-winners meal 🎥

🌟 Champions Episode 3 🌟

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

🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

Group of Death Predictions ☠️France have task to top Senegal and Norway 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

www.goal.com•3mo

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

www.goal.com•3mo

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

www.theguardian.com•3mo

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

One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

www.bbc.com•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•3mo

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

Bleacher Report•4mo

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

Bleacher Report•4mo

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

www.theguardian.com•4mo

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

www.theguardian.com•4mo

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

Bleacher Report•4mo

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

www.cbsnews.com•5mo

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

www.theguardian.com•5mo

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

Bleacher Report•5mo

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

Bleacher Report•5mo

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

www.theguardian.com•5mo

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

www.espn.com•6mo

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

www.theguardian.com•6mo

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

💯 Days Until the World Cup

We are at the final countdown 🎥

www.theguardian.com•7mo

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

www.theguardian.com•7mo

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

www.theguardian.com•7mo

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

www.theguardian.com•7mo

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?

www.theguardian.com•7mo

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•8mo

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•9mo

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

Bleacher Report•9mo

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

www.theguardian.com•9mo

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

www.theguardian.com•9mo

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

www.theguardian.com•9mo

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•10mo

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•11mo

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

Bleacher Report•11mo

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

www.theguardian.com•11mo

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

www.theguardian.com•11mo

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

www.theguardian.com•1y

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

www.theguardian.com•1y

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

www.theguardian.com•1y

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