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The Lionel Messi tug-of-war: How Gulf oil states are fighting over football’s greatest player

Messi will leave PSG in the summer but finds himself at the heart of a geopolitical rivalry

The Independent UK

Sudan: the longer the conflict lasts, the higher the risk of a regional war

The 2019 Sudan uprisings that ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir and installed a military-civilian transitional government gave hope that the northern African country could finally transition to democratic rule. The country has been ruled by the military for most of its independence since 1956.

The Conversation

NHS doctors stuck in Saudi Arabia after fleeing Sudan fighting

Glasgow registrars unsure if UK will grant visas for immediate family members who also escaped Khartoum

The Guardian - UK

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PSG start preparations for life without Messi

Paris Saint-Germain's squad continued their preparations on Thursday for a crunch game on Sunday at relegation-threatened Troyes amid off-field turmoil involving the future of star striker Lionel Messi.

Radio France Internationale

Final Fantasy 16 banned in Saudi Arabia due to reported refusal to make content changes

It's not clear what changes Saudi Arabia demanded

GamesRadar

Lionel Messi transfer latest: $600m offer, Barcelona and Chelsea links as PSG decision made

Chelsea transfer news as Lionel Messi prepares to leave PSG with Barcelona and Chelsea linked with a move for the Argentina World Cup winner with a Saudi Arabian side also keen

Football London

IMF: Gov. Strategy Helped the Saudi Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that government-led reforms and private investment growth in new sectors would help support non-oil economic growth in Saudi Arabia to be less dependent on oil. The Saudi economy grew 8.7 percent last year, while the real GDP during the fourth quarter of 2022 increased…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Riyadh Intensifies Contacts to Stop Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Arabia has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to mitigate the situation in Sudan, in addition to helping in evacuating thousands of nationals from over 100 countries via the Port Sudan. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in phone conversations on Wednesday with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bukhari: Riyadh Calls for Swift Election of President in Lebanon

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari emphasized the Kingdom’s stance on the swift election of a president, who will be “capable of meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people.” Following talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday, Bukhari said: “We reject the ongoing presidential vacuum that threatens the stability…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lionel Messi gave Qatar what it wanted - just not how PSG hoped

If the World Cup winner chooses Saudi Arabia for his next move, Karl Matchett argues that the Argentine star will have left an underwhelming legacy in Paris

The Independent UK

Aboul Gheit Anticipates Significant Outcome for Upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit anticipated that the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19, will make a significant impact on the overall Arab situation. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Aboul Gheit announced that Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab, Islamic States Condemn Storming of Saudi Cultural Attaché in Sudan

Gulf, Arab and Islamic states condemned the storming of the Saudi Cultural Attaché building in Khartoum, stressing the need to respect international and diplomatic agreements that guarantee the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions. On Tuesday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that its cultural attaché office in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Sincerely worried’: PSG fans protest over Messi saga, disappointing form

Hundreds of fans gathered at PSG on Wednesday to protest over the club’s current form and the Messi saga, as the Argentinian superstar’s future at PSG was plunged into doubt following his suspension, after he travelled to Saudi Arabia without the club’s permission.

France 24

Football rumours: Could Saudi Arabia or the US be next for Lionel Messi?

The World Cup winner is reportedly set to leave PSG this summer.

The Independent UK

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Jeddah Meeting Issues 16 Recommendations, Sudan Calls for Non-Interference

Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and discussed the developments in Sudan. The meeting, attended by permanent delegates, issued 16 recommendations stressing the need to maintain Sudan's security and stability, respect its unity, sovereignty, and territorial…

The Independent UK

AP Source: Lionel Messi set to leave PSG at end of season

Lionel Messi is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season after two years with the French soccer team a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

What next for Lionel Messi? Political and sporting influences set to collide

Messi will leave PSG in the summer but finds himself at the heart of a geopolitical rivalry

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi to Leave PSG at End of Season, per Report

The news comes one day after the French club reportedly suspended the Argentine star for an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia’s rehabilitation: following the money

Editorial: Sports stars and business people are embracing the kingdom again, but human rights abuses continue four years after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

The Times of India

Lionel Messi in talks for $400 million Saudi deal: Report

Saudi Arabia is preparing to offer football star Lionel Messi a $400 million annual contract to play with the Saudi Pro League this summer, the Telegraph reported.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo makes his feelings on Al-Nassr crystal clear amid talks of summer exit

Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially seek an exit from Saudi club Al-Nassr just meer months after arriving and has now dropped a major clue on his thoughts about his current employers

The Guardian - UK

Naheed Ahmed obituary

Other lives: Hospital doctor who worked in Swansea, London and Saudi Arabia before returning to the UK as a medical assessor

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi reportedly set to leave PSG this summer

Messi has been suspended over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest amid Real Madrid claims and Al-Nassr 'problems'

Ronaldo only arrived in Saudi Arabia in December

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi falls into Cristiano Ronaldo trap as PSG left with no choice over suspension

Lionel Messi has been hit with a two-week suspension by Paris Saint-Germain for an authorised trip to Saudi Arabia when he was expected to be in training by the French club - the Argentine superstar can have no complaints

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