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Sports analyst questions timing of club ownership transfer to PIF

Sports analyst questions timing of club ownership transfer to PIF

Saudi sports analyst Saud Al-Sarami discusses the strategic timing behind transferring four major football clubs to the Public Investment Fund.

Saudi First Division League kicks off Friday with three key matches

Saudi First Division League kicks off Friday with three key matches

Tough draws in King’s Cup round of 16: Al-Nassr face Al-Kholood, Al-Hilal meet Al-Hazem

Tough draws in King’s Cup round of 16: Al-Nassr face Al-Kholood, Al-Hilal meet Al-Hazem

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez: net worth revealed after wedding

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez: net worth revealed after wedding

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF consider no-confidence vote against Infantino

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF consider no-confidence vote against Infantino

Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's death in Inter Miami draw

Lionel Messi scores first goal since father's death in Inter Miami draw

Saudi youth handball team faces Qatar in Asian championship opener

Saudi youth handball team faces Qatar in Asian championship opener

Barcelona defeat Egypt’s Al Ahly to claim Joan Gamper Trophy

Barcelona defeat Egypt’s Al Ahly to claim Joan Gamper Trophy

AlUla defeat Al-Fateh 3-0 to reach King’s Cup round of 16

AlUla defeat Al-Fateh 3-0 to reach King’s Cup round of 16

Al-Kholood coach hails players after reaching King’s Cup last 16

Al-Kholood coach hails players after reaching King’s Cup last 16

Al-Kholood thrash Jeddah 5-0 to reach King’s Cup last 16

Al-Kholood thrash Jeddah 5-0 to reach King’s Cup last 16

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli clarify board status after sports ministry decisions

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli clarify board status after sports ministry decisions

Saudi Pro League second round kicks off Thursday

Saudi Pro League second round kicks off Thursday

Al-Taawoun advance to King’s Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Damac

Al-Taawoun advance to King’s Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Damac

Algerian striker Adel Boulbina passes medical ahead of Al-Driya move

Algerian striker Adel Boulbina passes medical ahead of Al-Driya move

Spanish reports reveal Rodri's chronic injury and playing time limit

Spanish reports reveal Rodri's chronic injury and playing time limit

Saudi youth handball team to face Qatar in Asian championship opener

Saudi youth handball team to face Qatar in Asian championship opener

Al-Qadsiah signs Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City

Al-Qadsiah signs Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from Manchester City

Darwin Nunez chooses Al-Durayhiyah over Turkish move: Romano

Darwin Nunez chooses Al-Durayhiyah over Turkish move: Romano

Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he will boycott training over Barcelona move

Julian Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he will boycott training over Barcelona move

Sergio Busquets begins coaching career with Barcelona Atletic

Sergio Busquets begins coaching career with Barcelona Atletic

Mourinho blames Rodri's hesitation for failed Real Madrid move

Mourinho blames Rodri's hesitation for failed Real Madrid move

Monaco and Paul Pogba part ways by mutual consent after one season

Monaco and Paul Pogba part ways by mutual consent after one season