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Gulf's decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by Mideast war
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» NICOSIA - Around 80,000 fans were hoping to see Lionel Messi take on Lamine Yamal in Doha, while thousands more were gearing up for the F1 grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, but the war in the Middle East had other plans.
Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis ponder move
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star’s future at the Premier League champions with Saudi clubs intent on making a move for the striker in the winter transfer window.
Michael Jordan appalled by 'load management'
Reuters, Published on 29/10/2025
» Michael Jordan offered his unflinching thoughts on National Basketball Association (NBA) players taking games off for "load management" in his latest appearance on National Broadcasting Company's (NBC) coverage of the league Tuesday night.
From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» LONDON - When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football’s second tier.
Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday’s broken dream
Online Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Dejphon Chansiri has come under increasing scrutiny due to the recent decline of Sheffield Wednesday. Whether it’s been stadium safety issues, questionable management decisions or financial problems, these issues have prompted the Thai businessman to announce his intention to sell the English football team for £100 million.
Jubilant PSG parade Champions League trophy in Paris
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» PARIS - Tens of thousands of football fans packed the Champs-Elysees on Sunday to cheer the Paris Saint-Germain players and staff as they paraded the Champions League trophy in the French capital before a major celebration at their home stadium.
Man U test loyalty of ‘numbed’ Chinese fans
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» HONG KONG - Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: “We’ve been numbed by performances over the past few seasons.”
Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» PARIS - Paris has everything — stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French capital lacks one essential element of a modern metropolis: it has no football rivalry.
'Not good enough' and 'overpaid': Ratcliffe slams Man Utd flops
AFP, Published on 11/03/2025
» LONDON - Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has blasted some of his troubled club's stars as "not good enough" and "probably overpaid".