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Messi is heading to the US as Saudi Arabia kicks off bidding war with MLS for aging soccer stars

The announcements on consecutive days that the storied Real Madrid and France soccer star Karim Benzema is joining the Saudi Pro League and that Lionel Messi, thought by many to be soccer’s GOAT, intends to play in the United States’ Major League Soccer may mark the beginning of a new…

The Conversation

Rory McIlroy a strong anti-Saudi voice that now feels like 'sacrificial lamb' amid LIV Golf merger

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour's collaboration with Saudi Arabia's wealth fund makes him feel like a sacrificial lamb

The Independent UK

'We have concerns with the human rights' - Micheal Martin steps into Saudi golf controversy

Tánaiste said he has concerns over Saudi Arabia regime's further involvement in golf after PGA-LIV merger

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9/11 families horrified by PGA-LIV Golf

PGA boss did a massive flip-flop after coopting 9/11 families to condemn Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf

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Saudi-PGA golf deal a stunning turnaround for once-shunned Crown Prince Mohammed

After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture

The Independent UK

First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything

The sportswashing scheme took another step forward with the LIV Golf-PGA merger but Saudi Arabia has bigger plans, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

PGA Tour Should Be 'Ashamed' As Saudi Merger Leaves 9/11 Families Feeling 'Betrayed'

9/11 Families United says the PGA Tour should be ashamed at their 'hypocrisy and greed' at partnering up with Saudi Arabia

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Lionel Messi confirms he will spurn Barcelona and Saudis for Inter Miami in MLS

Lionel Messi has confirmed his next, and possibly final, club in his wildly successful football career with the news that he will join Inter Miami of MLS

The Guardian - US

Rory McIlroy feels like ‘sacrificial lamb’ as he shares thoughts on PGA Tour deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

"I knew there had been discussions going on in the background."

USA Today Sports Media Group

BBC: Messi poised to play in US

Lionel Messi will snub a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia and move to the Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in the US as a free agent after parting ways with the French champions Paris St Germain, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Apple proved vital in convincing Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami: report

The Argentine had the option of Barcelona and Saudi Arabia, too, but ultimately decided on the MLS

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Rory McIlroy praised as Piers Morgan weighs in on PGA-LIV Golf merger

The PGA Tour had been embroiled in a bitter legal dispute with LIV Golf after the Saudi Arabia-backed tour lured its players with huge contracts

Irish Mirror

Human rights and regional security top the agenda as Blinken visits Saudi Arabia

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held "open, candid" talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah this Wednesday, covering bilateral issues between Riyadh and Washington, as well as international relations ranging from Iran, China and the crisis in Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

PGA Tour-LIV shock merger: winners and losers from golf’s unification

It was an announcement that shocked the world of golf. After a bitter civil war, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series revealed yesterday that a “landmark agreement” had been reached to “unify the game of golf” on a “global basis”.

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Football London

N'Golo Kante exit sees Chelsea repeat fatal Mason Mount transfer mistake

N'Golo Kante had been set to agree a new contract at Chelsea but it appears his time at Stamford Bridge could now be coming to a close amid a huge offer from Saudi Arabia

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United confirm new sponsorship deal after 'incredible partnership' struck up

Newcastle United have extended their deal with noon.com after a full season

The Week

Has Saudi Arabia lost control of oil prices?

Saudi Arabia has risked divisions within Opec, inflaming tensions with the US and reigniting inflation in Europe, all in a bid to boost flagging oil prices.

The Independent UK

Why has Saudi Arabia become big player in world sport and what does future hold?

The country sees sport as vital to diversifying its economy and encouraging activity among its citizens.

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The Guardian - UK

For Saudi Arabia, rush of star football signings could be its most effective tool

Karim Benzema has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in the kingdom and other big-name players will follow in a carefully worked project

Daily Mirror

PGA Tour 'should be ashamed' over LIV deal as 9/11 families group slam secret merger

The PGA Tour's decision to agree to a controversial merger with LIV Golf, which is owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has sparked an almighty backlash

Evening Standard

Arsenal face Ilkay Gundogan transfer twist as Saudi Arabia prepare huge contract offer

Arsenal face competition from clubs in Saudi Arabia for Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan, as the Gulf state embarks on a major recruitment drive this summer.

The Guardian - UK

Football transfer rumours: Son Heung-min and Wilfried Zaha to Saudi Arabia?

Maguire and Guéhi to Spurs? | Manchester United in for Ramos? | Postecoglou to go back for Furuhashi?

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo told he is "light years" behind Lionel Messi in scathing comparison

Cristiano Ronaldo could be reunited with long-term rival Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia while the Al-Nassr forward has been told the Argentine is far better than him

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after rejecting Saudi Arabia move

Lionel Messi is set to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami after rejecting Saudi Arabia's advances.

The Hindu

Karim Benzema becomes the Saudi league's latest star after signing with Al-Ittihad

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema left Real Madrid after 14 years to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad and is set to face Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in January

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