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Omar Marmoush has signed for Manchester City. Photo: Manchester City
Marmoush signs for Premier League champions Manchester City

Egypt forward joins for an initial €70 million to become club's third signing of the week

FootballJanuary 23, 2025
Andy Lewis
Tyson Fury, left, claims he has retired from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. PA
Has Fury really announced his retirement or will he fight Joshua?

Former champion says he has hung up his gloves after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time

Combat SportsJanuary 14, 2025
Andy Lewis
Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusivePacquiao on his love for UAE, Hall of Fame and comeback plans

Filipino legend to open a boxing academy in Dubai and aims to fight for welterweight title this year

Combat SportsJanuary 13, 2025
Andy Lewis
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Anthony Joshua arrives prior to the RING Magazine Awards at Old Royal Naval College on January 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
Joshua v Fury and Canelo v Crawford on Saudi boxing wishlist for 2025

Huge fights in the pipeline as Riyadh Season continues to drive sport forwards

Combat SportsJanuary 12, 2025
Andy Lewis
Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City. Reuters
Saudi Pro League clubs linked as Walker looks to leave Man City

Defender seeking a transfer away from the UK, says manager Pep Guardiola

FootballJanuary 12, 2025
Andy Lewis
AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao, left, and Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi. Photo: EPA
Inzaghi and Conceicao pay tribute to Eriksson ahead of Super Cup derby

Opposing managers were Scudetto-winning teammates at Lazio under late Swedish coach

FootballJanuary 06, 2025
Andy Lewis
Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA
Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

Riyadh Season now the home of the biggest fights in the sport

Combat SportsDecember 24, 2024
Andy Lewis
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (R) and Britain's Tyson Fury (L) embrace in the ring after their heavyweight world championship rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on December 22, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
Usyk v Fury 2: Joshua, Klitschko and Lewis react to Riyadh rematch

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn calls for a Fury v Joshua heavyweight showdown in 2025

Combat SportsDecember 22, 2024
Andy Lewis
Oleksandr Usyk, right, lands a lead left jab on Tyson Fury at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Reuters
Usyk cements his all-time great status with second victory over Fury

Ukrainian claims unanimous points verdict at Kingdom Arena to retain three versions of the heavyweight title

Combat SportsDecember 22, 2024
Andy Lewis
Britain's Tyson Fury, right, and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk face off. AFP
Fury v Usyk 2: Boxing experts give their predictions ahead of rematch

Former fighters, trainers and pundits have their say on Saturday's heavyweight title bout

Combat SportsDecember 20, 2024
Andy Lewis
Boxing - Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 19, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk in action against Tyson Fury Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Fury v Usyk 2: AI-powered judge to be trialled in rematch

'Ground-breaking experiment' will not affect result but is a first in professional boxing

Combat SportsDecember 18, 2024
Andy Lewis
Neymar has made just seven appearances for Al Hilal since his big-money move in August 2023. Reuters
Neymar targets strong Club World Cup in bid to salvage troubled Al Hilal spell

Brazil forward eager to prove his worth as he nears return from latest injury

FootballDecember 16, 2024
Andy Lewis
British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Oleksandr Usyk (R) of Ukraine pose after attending a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2024. The bout between Usyk and Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship takes place on 18 May in Riyadh. EPA / ALI HAIDER
Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

Unified heavyweight title on the line in high stakes rematch in Riyadh

Combat SportsDecember 16, 2024
Andy Lewis
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed the decision to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup. Reuters
Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to deliver 'best World Cup ever' in 2034

Kingdom confirmed as host nation for global finals at Fifa congress on Wednesday

FootballDecember 12, 2024
Andy Lewis
The 2022 World Cup was held in Qatar over the winter, a concept Fifa says it is open to when the 2034 World Cup is held in Saudi Arabia. AP
Fifa Congress: Saudi Arabia to be named 2034 World Cup hosts

As the sole bidder, the kingdom will be confirmed as the second Middle East country to host the global finals when football's governing body meets in Zurich

FootballDecember 11, 2024
Andy Lewis
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