European and world football were rocked on Thursday by the tragic death of Diogo Jota, striker for Liverpool, in a car crash in the Castilla y León region of northwestern Spain.
Al Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, will face Manchester City in the Club World Cup. A match between teams with Arab influence and internationally renowned players.
In a major judicial scandal, the trial investigating Maradona’s 2020 death is annulled; a new tribunal will restart the proceedings from scratch.
Al-Ittihad claims its tenth league title in Saudi Arabia; Benzema, absent due to injury, remains the team’s top scorer.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has invested $4.58B in LIV Golf, yet the league still seeks to make a significant impact on the global sports economy.
Neom SC is reshaping football in Saudi Arabia with a desert stadium, signings like Lacazette and Benrahma, and an ambitious urban project.
The WTA introduces paid maternity leave for professional players, a historic step made possible by funding from Saudi Arabia, sparking both praise and criticism.
