Saudi Arabia and sport

Saudi Pro League Seeks a New Chapter Beyond Ageing Superstars, but Marquee Names Still Dominate

August 12, 2026August 14, 2026grace

Although Mohamed Salah will not feature when the new Saudi Pro League campaign begins on Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo could still command much of the attention as the competition moves beyond its reliance on ageing superstars. The 41-year-old needs another 24 goals to reach 1,000 in his career. Having struck 102 times in 107 league appearances […]

FIFA’s Deal of the Century: How the Kushners and Trump Sit at the Heart of a Complex Web

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Football supporters and Uefa officials are not the only people opposing Gianni Infantino’s proposal to transfer a 20% share of the World Cup to a privately financed commercial venture. The Fifa president is also facing scrutiny from the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in Washington, including its senior Democratic member, Jamie Raskin. The concern is […]