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Australia, Qatar to feature at 2020 Copa América
Australia and Qatar are set to compete at next year’s edition of the Copa América national team football tournament following invites from the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Serie A chief executive breaks silence over beoutQ, says league will take legal action against pirate broadcaster
Luigi Di Siervo, the chief executive of Lega Serie A, the organising body of Italy's top football division, has issued a statement speaking out against Saudi Arabia-based pirate broadcaster beoutQ
Radrizzani not looking to sell Leeds stake amid Qatari interest
Andrea Radrizzani intends to retain his controlling stake in Leeds United, according to club sources, amid rumours that Qatari Sports Investments is in talks over a full takeover
Second official under formal investigation in French corruption investigation
A French judicial investigation into allegations of corruption around Qatar’s bid to host the 2017 and 2019 IAAF World Championships, has led to a second person being put under formal investigation.
BeIN executive charged in World Athletics Championships probe
Yousef Al-Obaidly, director general of Qatar-based beIN Media Group, has been issued with preliminary charges of corruption amid a probe into the bidding process for the World Athletics Championships
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with long-term deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Abu Dhabi for the first time since 2014 after a five-year hosting rights deal was announced today (Monday)
Annual fixtures and eclectic one-offs help Dubai diversify from oil to tourism
Dubai’s reputation as an ever-changing metropolis that refuses to stand still contrasts with a carefully-crafted sports events strategy that has demonstrated remarkable consistency stretching back years.
RFEF in talks to take Supercopa to Saudi Arabia – report
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is considering taking the annual Supercopa de España club competition to Saudi Arabia, according to Marca.
Saudi Arabia seals Dakar Rally deal
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has today (Monday) confirmed that the Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from 2020
Dakar Rally set for Saudi move
The Dakar Rally is poised to move to another new territory after Saudi Arabia struck a long-term deal to host the motorsport showpiece, according to multiple reports
Infantino continuing to push for 48-team World Cup in 2022
Fifa President Gianni Infantino addressed the media following the Fifa Council meeting in Miami on Friday
Fifa touts benefits of expanded 2022 World Cup in leaked feasibility report
Fifa has outlined a list of 10 stadia in five countries that could be utilised to help stage an expanded 2022 World Cup, with world football’s governing body stating the move would be worth an additional $…
Fifa considering Kuwait and Oman as 2022 co-hosts of expanded competition
Fifa appears poised to press forward with the idea of a 2022 World Cup with 48 teams
Qatar investing in sports sector ahead of 2022 Fifa World Cup
Qatar is hoping to lure about $20bn (€18bn) in investment for sports sector ahead of the 2022 World Cup, according to a Reuters report.
European Tour raising prize money in bid to attract more top pros
In a bid to attract more of the world’s top players, The European Tour will offer the most prize money ever in golf history in a single tournament later this year at the season-ending DP World Championships i…
Qatar and Fifa announce joint venture to oversee delivery of 2022 World Cup
Fifa and Qatar have announced the formation of a joint venture that will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the 2022 World Cup
BeIN CEO urges Serie A CEO to reconsider Saudi match
BeIN Media Group has called on Italy's top-tier football division Serie A to reconsider its decision to stage the Italian Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, accusing the country of backing the piracy of…
High five for Cristiano Ronaldo in Dubai!
CR7 wins best player at Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai
Special career award for Brazil legend Ronaldo