What might happen if a Premier League star noted as an LGBTQIA+ advocate elected to remain true to his values playing for his new club in Saudi Arabia? Therein lies the opportunity.
The kingdom’s new government-sanctioned sporting target is the beautiful game – and Cristiano Ronaldo’s mega-deal with Al Nassr was just the start.
Australia’s group at the Asian Cup has been revealed – and the terrors that await in the next phase of the tournament could be keeping coach Graham Arnold up at night.
World Cup winner Lionel Messi could be on an AFC Champions League collision course with A-League clubs should he join old rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Media reports have claimed the Portugal star could be earning up to $200 million a year from the deal.
Saudi Arabia,who were competing in their sixth World Cup,had never previously won an opening game as Argentinian legend Lionel Messi suffered a setback in his quest to bring home the only trophy that has eluded him.
The Argentine maestro’s path to the one glaring hole on his CV begins in Qatar. Join us for live coverage with the match against Saudi Arabia kicking off at 9pm.
In a country beset by war,and divided by rebels and by a Saudi-backed government “The joy was for all,even those who are fighting each other”.
The Socceroos are back on home turf for the first time in more than two years and can take a giant step towards a fifth-straight World Cup berth against the red-hot Saudis.
The Socceroos’ opponents on Thursday night have their tails up,and for good reason – the Arab kingdom’s imprint on world football has arguably never been greater.
Martin Boyle is set to be available for Thursday night’s must-win World Cup qualifier,while Jamie Maclaren says the Saudi Arabia clash is the biggest of his international career.