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It was a simple penalty converted into the bottom corner, one with little fanfare, as Al-Taawoun were playing their second, and last, game behind closed doors as a result of a disciplinary ban.

The Qiddiya Investment Company said The National Golf Club, Qiddiya City, will open on Friday, Oct. 30. The announcement also confirmed the appointment of Golf Saudi as operator under a five-year management agreement.

Kuwaiti investors are expanding their interests in English lower-league football, with a group agreeing to take control of Slough Town. Development Holding Company (DH) said in a statement it had agreed to acquire a stake in A23 Football Group Limited, the…

A Saudi-backed sports technology company is using AI to identify potential football superstars overlooked by conventional scouting networks. Discovering the next Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, offers clubs a precious competitive…

For the thousands of footballers plying their trade in Gaza the league table remains frozen after Ittihad Shujaiya’s 3-1 win over Hilal Gaza on Oct. 2, 2023.

Andrej Kuprejev owes his children a debt of gratitude for the success of his business. Today, his Dubai-based martial arts and holistic education network GMNSM is bringing a unique approach to children’s sports in the region by prioritizing character…

The Saudi Ministry of Sports issued on Monday regulations governing ticket sales and resale for sports competitions and events in Saudi Arabia, aimed at protecting consumers' rights, curbing unauthorized practices, and strengthening compliance and oversight.

Al-Riyadh secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League, breaking a losing streak against them that dated back to 2015. With goals from Teddy Okou and Bernard Mensah, Al-Riyadh rose to 11th in the league, while Al-Taawoun remained winless.

Al-Ittihad secured a valuable home victory against a resilient Diriyah side on Friday, a day when all of the Saudi Pro League’s top five were in action.

Saudi football clubs face pressure to find new funding as the kingdom shifts ownership towards private investors, while high wages and limited broadcasting income make profits harder to achieve.