Saudi Arabia

'Sportswashing, plain and simple': Human rights watchdog Amnesty slams Saudi consortium bid for EPL side Newcastle United
A proposed consortium takeover of Newcastle United by a group controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been criticized by Amnesty, who claim that the move is aimed at 'sportswashing' the country's human rights record.
Jan 27, 2020 17:46
Saudis ‘in talks to buy Newcastle United’ as crown prince eyes Premier League entry
The sovereign wealth fund controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in talks to buy Premier League club Newcastle United, according to reports.
Jan 25, 2020 13:48
‘We have a HUGE site offer’: Anthony Joshua wants to fight winner of Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia this year
Anthony Joshua hopes to persuade the winner of the Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder fight to drop any rematch clause and meet him this year in Saudi Arabia, where promoter Eddie Hearn has claimed a huge offer is on the table.
Jan 23, 2020 17:05