Türkiye and Spain have led calls for Israel to be treated like Russia in 2022, and expelled from UEFA, FIFA and Olympic competitions, but most sporting boycotts have not changed states' behaviour
Saudi Arabia continues to boost its global prestige while diversifying its economy and showcasing its rich national heritage through its love for the game
Investing in sports is not only part of Saudi Arabia's overall diversification strategy, but it also helps boost related sectors like hospitality and tourism
The Kingdom already has already had success with sports investments, helping Newcastle United to the Champions League. Now it is bringing that approach home to the Saudi Pro football league.
“Sandow is home and it will remain here for a very long time, Thank you to all of my fans around the world, I made it because of your love and support,”
This is what Big Ramy wrote on his…
In French it says; “Mieuxvautarrivertardque jamais”, or "it is better to arrive late than never", and this is exactly what applies to the brilliant French international player Karim Benzema…
Military strategists have long warned that war should be waged only if those waging it know what they want to achieve. Herein lies a problem: Washington's war aims in Iran are incoherent.
Tehran isn't likely to easily fold if/when Trump attacks. This means that the longer a military confrontation drags out, the more untenable Washington's position becomes.
The conflict has forced Russia to scale back its global footprint and NATO to boost its defence spending. Meanwhile, China and Middle powers have emerged as key beneficiaries.
Natural resources like solar, wind, and water are set to provide 36% of global electricity production this year. Even for sceptics like Donald Trump, the trends are unmistakable.
Some point to his possible links to Mossad through his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, whose father was a known Israeli spy, and assert that he blackmailed powerful figures to exert influence
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