Sports

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal makes record $332 million bid for soccer star Mbappe

Mbappe’s current club Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that the formal offer for its player took place.

Saudi Arabia

Morocco chases history at FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia

The Moroccan women’s team is the first team from the Arab world to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their success follows a historic run by the Moroccan men’s team at last year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Morocco

Manchester United takeover ‘paused’ amid Qatari frustration: reports

The club's owners the Glazer family reported they want around 6 billion pounds ($7.72 billion) for the soccer club, but the two bids value Manchester United at around 5 billion pounds.

Qatar

Breaking | Last Updated: July 15, 2023, 12:44 pm

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur falls short at Wimbledon final, loses to Vondrousova

Jabeur, who has a massive following across North Africa and the Middle East, is still seeking her first Grand Slam win after falling short at Wimebledon for the second year in a row.

North Africa

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur stuns Sabalenka, advances to Wimbledon's final

Jabeur is the only Arab and African professional tennis player to make it to a Wimbledon final.

By Al-Monitor Staff

Saudi Public Investment Fund reports $11 billion loss for 2022

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reports its assets have risen from $676 billion to about $778 billion in 2022 in a rare gesture of transparency for the Gulf.

Saudi Arabia

Congress grills PGA Tour on relationship with Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf

US Senator Richard Blumenthal, who led the hearing on the deal between the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the US golf circuit, told Al-Monitor that many questions remain unanswered.

Legacy: Gulf

Qatar Investment Authority buys 5% of NBA's Washington Wizards owner

It is the first investment by a sovereign wealth fund in a US sport and the latest move by a Gulf state to increase its influence in sports.

Qatar

Saudi Arabia to launch new sports investment group: report

The Financial Times report follows the merger between the Saudi-funded LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, but challenges remain as the kingdom eyes investment in golf, tennis and possibly American football.

Legacy: Gulf

Analysis

After Saudi golf merger, will Qatar’s entry into NBA change US sports?

The Qatari Investment Authority’s bid to purchase stakes in Washington’s professional basketball and hockey teams could boost Qatar’s image and influence in the United States and coincides with similar moves by Saudi Arabia.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Qatari royal could be overpaying by $3.16B for Manchester United

The sale has reportedly been delayed because of disagreements between the six siblings of the Glazer family, the current owners of the British soccer club.

Qatar

Bayern Munich, Qatar Airways end sponsorship deal after fan pressure

Fans of the German soccer champions have long-criticized the deal over concerns of Qatar's alleged human rights violations.

Qatar