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fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Who are the Al Hilal players knocked out City and have eyes on the Club World Cup?

Al Hilal defeated Manchester City 4-3 in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, highlighting Saudi Arabia's growing football prominence.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why are Saudi Arabia playing in the Concacaf Gold Cup?

Saudi Arabia will participate in the 2025 and 2027 Gold Cups, broadening the tournament's inclusion of international teams.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Authoritarian-friendly Fifa fest shows why next year's World Cup must be boycotted | Byline Heba Gowayed and Nicholas Occhiuto

International sporting events are used by authoritarian regimes for sportswashing and branding.
The Trump administration is creating an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding international sporting events.
FIFA events are being repurposed to reinforce negative political narratives and authority.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

PSG's Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson

PSG's Champions League victory represents a triumph for youth and strategic vision over mere celebrity in football.
fromVG247
2 months ago

Geoguessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup following mass protest from map creators and community alike

Geoguessr withdraws from Esports World Cup due to protests against human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.
FC Barcelona
fromDefector
3 months ago

Desire Doue Is The Coolest Of The Cool | Defector

PSG's current team, while associated with sportswashing, features appealing playstyle and talent.
Manager Luis Enrique's philosophy enhances player expression, making PSG an exciting team to watch.
#esports
fromVG247
4 months ago
SF politics

Top Street Fighter 6 competitor ChrisCCH declines qualification spot for Saudi-owned Esports World Cup due to "the nature in which the event is funded and managed"

fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

fromVG247
4 months ago
SF politics

Top Street Fighter 6 competitor ChrisCCH declines qualification spot for Saudi-owned Esports World Cup due to "the nature in which the event is funded and managed"

fromVG247
5 months ago
Video games

Saudi-owned SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will, shockingly, take a spot at Saudi-owned Esports World Cup this year

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Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

History for Newcastle as they Burn bright at Wembley Football Weekly

Newcastle claimed the Carabao Cup, their first major trophy since 1955, outperforming Liverpool.
Dan Burn was a standout player, scoring and lifting the trophy.
Discussing ownership and sportswashing remains an important, yet tricky topic.
The Premier League race continues to heat up with surprising results.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over pond life' abuse of female athletes

Sebastian Coe aims to protect female athletes from online abuse and will push for urgent collaboration with tech leaders if elected IOC president.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Paid maternity leave in tennis courtesy of Saudi Arabia DW 03/07/2025

Women tennis players can now take paid maternity leave for 12 months, a historic milestone funded by Saudi Arabia.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

The DRC urges major football clubs to terminate sponsorships with Visit Rwanda amid a humanitarian crisis linked to Rwandan actions in the region.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza's Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos

The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia aims to promote women's tennis in a complex social and political environment.
fromVG247
11 months ago

"If you're going to expect to be involved in the culture, you need to become part of the culture" Evo general manager speaks on growing Saudi presence in the FGC

The increase in attention on fighting games this year, highlighted by record-breaking events like Evo 2024, signals a growing mainstream acceptance and interest in the genre.
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