The World Trade Organisation has issued a damning indictment of Saudi Arabia’s role in facilitating the transmission of pirate television broadcasts which could have grave implications for the Saudis’ prospective £300million takeover of Newcastle.
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DCMS commitee MP seeks evidence session into theft of sports rights
An MP has called for a parliamentary evidence session into the theft of sports rights by a pirate network with alleged links to Saudi Arabia, at a time when the country’s sovereign wealth fund is seeking to buy Premier League side Newcastle.
Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle could be completed within a fortnight
The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle could be completed within the next fortnight.
Culture Secretary suggests Government won’t intervene in proposed Toon takeover
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has indicated the Government will not intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle.
Major sports events held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will again be the venue for a showpiece sport event as Jeddah plays host to the Spanish Super Cup.
Glazers have no plans to sell any stake in Manchester United
There is currently no stake available to buy in Manchester United amid reported interest from Saudi Arabia, Press Association Sport understands.
Gabriel Jesus scores as Brazil beat Saudi Arabia
Gabriel Jesus and Alex Sandro scored late on in each half as Brazil won 2-0 against Saudi Arabia in a friendly international.
Egypt coach Cuper believes Salah will play on
Egypt coach Hector Cuper has dismissed suggestions that Mohamed Salah is set to quit international…
Tabarez hails ‘crucial’ Suarez after Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to advance
Oscar Tabarez hailed the importance of match-winner Luis Suarez after the striker fired Uruguay into…
Luis Suarez sends Uruguay through with goal on his 100th appearance
Luis Suarez marked his 100th cap with the winner as Uruguay qualified for the World…
Uruguay coach defends Luis Suarez by saying superstars are not ‘robots’
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has put a supportive arm around Luis Suarez and told the…
Saudi Arabia safe after plane drama
Saudi Arabia’s official team plane was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday after…
Football Beyond the Veil – Saudi Arabian Women’s Silent Revolution
Our editor Anushree Nande talks to Sarah Algashgari, a female football fan in Saudi Arabia.…
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov gets presidential approval for dream start
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov took a phone call during his post-match press conference and then…
Rampant Russia blitz Saudi Arabia to give the World Cup hosts a dream start
Hosts Russia opened their World Cup campaign and with a 5-0 thrashing of a woeful…
Russia ‘on the right track’ but Cherchesov keeping level head after 5-0 triumph
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov believes the hosts are on the right track after their 5-0…
Stanislav Cherchesov embraces pressure as Russia prepare to kick-start World Cup
Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov insists he is comfortable with the level of scrutiny being directed…
Fyodor Smolov hopes World Cup leaves legacy for future Russian generations
Russia striker Fyodor Smolov believes hosting the World Cup will provide an important legacy for…
Low defends Gundogan after boos during Saudi Arabia friendly
Head coach Joachim Low has called for an end to the heckling of Manchester City…
Germany head to Russia after victory over Saudi Arabia
Germany completed their preparations for the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia…