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Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Vast crowds of robed pilgrims made solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years began in the heat of the Saudi summer.

Bangkok Post

Ruben Neves reality emerges for Liverpool after shocking conclusion to transfer

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are not messing around - they will become a pain for Liverpool and other Premier League clubs in the coming years

Liverpool Echo

Eid ul Adha 2023 dates after moonsighting in UK, Morocco, Saudi Arabia

Eid ul-Adha means the 'Festival of Sacrifice'

Liverpool Echo

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Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Enormous crowds of worshippers thronged Islam’s holiest city on Friday for the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years, with more than two million expected to brave the scorching Saudi Arabian heat.

Bangkok Post

$500 billion Saudi Arabian project named as possible Jumbo-Visma sponsor

'We are currently in serious talks with several international parties' says team manager Richard Plugge

Cycling News

Arsenal: Thomas Partey attracting interest from Juventus and Saudi Arabia ahead of midfield revamp

Gunners plotting major revamp with Granit Xhaka also in advanced talks to leave

Evening Standard

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou to be offered fight with boxer Derek Chisora

Ngannou wants to secure a big payday in boxing and the former UFC champion could face Chisora on an illustrious heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia

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Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku fighting to seal Inter Milan return amid Azpilicueta and Chalobah interest

The Belgian striker does not want to join Saudi Arabia exodus and is willing to halve his salary to secure San Siro switch

Evening Standard

Football transfer rumours: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah off to Saudi Arabia?

Romelu Lukaku to cross the Milan divide? | James Ward-Prowse heading to Fulham? | José Mourinho to rescue Donny van de Beek?

The Guardian - UK

Bernardo Silva's staggering £75m-a-year offer to quit Man City for Saudi Arabia

Teams from the Saudi Pro League have been making big moves in the summer transfer window, and wantaway City star Bernardo Silva is the latest target for a marquee deal

Daily Mirror

Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for some

Global inflation over the past year has hiked prices for Islam's Hajj pilgrimage dramatically

The Independent UK

Thomas Partey 'reaches agreement' over Arsenal exit as Mikel Arteta steps up midfield rebuild

Thomas Partey has reportedly turned down offers from Saudi Arabian clubs in favour of moving to Juventus, who have agreed personal terms ahead of a possible transfer

Daily Mirror

Main suspect in Khashoggi killing reappears in public as MBS visits Paris

One of the main suspects in the 2018 assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has emerged from the shadows as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) visits Paris in an effort to rebrand his image in the West. Several videos circulating on social media have shown Saoud al-Qahtani, MBS's former…

France 24

Todd Boehly 'gave assurances' to Premier League over Saudi involvement at Chelsea

Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Ruben Neves will all play in the Saudi Pro League next season after saying goodbye to European football - with more stars set to follow

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Technology remains at the heart of the hajj

The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers…

The Independent UK

Q&A: Saudi Arabia’s growing influence, transfer deals and Premier League impact

N’Golo Kante and Ruben Neves are set to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and move to the Middle East country.

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Premier League players linked with Saudi Arabia: Every transfer that could happen this summer

A whole host of Premier League players have been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia this transfer window, with the Saudi Pro League looking to disrupt the market

Daily Mirror

Xander Schauffele hits out at LIV Golf and PGA Tour after merger issues arise

Xander Schauffele addressed the newly announced alliance between the PGA Tour, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and LIV Golf, calling for 'transparency'

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Saudi Arabia eye move into cycling after PIF's football bombshell and golf merger

NEOM City, a $500bn investment led by PIF as part of Saudi’s Vision 2030 project, is exploring the possibility of taking over the naming rights for the Jumbo-Visma team next year

Liverpool Echo

Gary Neville demands 'instant embargo' on Chelsea transfers to Saudi Arabia as Premier League stance emerges

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is one of many players to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Premier League stance on Saudi transfers as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher demand action

The Premier League is seeing its players tempted by the millions on offer in Saudi Arabia but there will be no embargo placed on moves to the Middle East despite mounting concerns

Manchester Evening News

Jamie Carragher admits Saudi transfer worry amid Bernardo Silva exit from Man City reports

Carragher believes the Manchester City star's potential move to Saudi Arabia would be a landmark moment.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia money has turned transfers into ‘chaos’ – will it last?

The ambition and wealth of the Saudi Pro League has disrupted the transfer market and created a window like no other – is it a sign of things to come?

The Independent UK

Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change

Saudi Arabia has ambitous plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites

Daily Mirror

Adam Scott makes "emotional" admission after being "left in dark" over LIV Golf merger

Adam Scott is the latest star to admit he was unaware of the PGA Tour's plans to join forces with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and rivals LIV Golf

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