السعودية تستثمر 6 مليارات دولار في الرياضة بين 2021 و2024، بهدف تعزيز صورتها الدولية وتنويع اقتصادها بعيداً عن النفط، مع استضافة كأس العالم 2034. يثير النقاد مخاوف من "تبييض السمعة" عبر الرياضة، بينما يرى محامون أن الاستضافة يجب أن تكون فرصة لإنهاء الانتهاكات.
السعودية تستثمر 6 مليارات دولار في الرياضة بين 2021 و2024، بهدف تعزيز صورتها الدولية وتنويع اقتصادها بعيداً عن النفط، مع استضافة كأس العالم 2034.
FIFA's World Cup 2026 will feature a massive cultural program, including concerts in host cities and an unprecedented halftime show at the final with global music icons like Madonna and Shakira. The initiative aims to expand FIFA's audience beyond football fans.
Europe's long-held dominance in hosting major global sporting events is waning, with economic factors driving a shift towards North America and the Gulf region. The US, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and Los Angeles the 2028 Olympics, while Saudi Arabia prepares for the 2034 World Cup, signaling a significant redistribution of sporting power.
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev stated that global sports are incomplete without Russian and Belarusian athletes. He announced that the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) now allows Russian fighters to compete with their national flag and anthem.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s (HKJC) revenue in 2025 outstripped global sporting giants including the English Premier League (EPL) and Formula 1, according to a new report. In a year when the world’s biggest sporting organisations generated a record US$174 billion collectively, HKJC’s US$6.4 billion (HK$50 billion) ranked third globally behind the NFL’s US$14.9 billion and the NBA’s US$8.1 billion. The top 10 rights holders, including the EPL in fourth on US$5.3 billion and F1 in seventh on US$3.9...
Saudi Arabia’s decision to end funding for LIV Golf after 2026 has sparked wider scrutiny of its global sports spending. However, TKO Group executives insist Saudi backing for UFC, WWE and boxing remains secure, with planned events in the Middle East continuing. The move reflects a possible strategic shift within the Public Investment Fund amid rising costs and changing priorities.
Entain wants no operators unlicensed in UK as sponsorsTwo clubs did not advertise such companies this seasonThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been urged to stop Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorship from gambling companies unlicensed in the UK in the latest public consultation over its licensing regime.Entain, the global sports betting company that owns Ladbrokes and Coral, has submitted a response to the IFR asking for a clarification of its guidance that would prevent clubs from doing commercial deals with operators unlicensed in the UK. Continue reading...
President Vladimir Putin accused international sports officials of corruption and political bias for imposing sanctions on Russian athletes over the Ukraine conflict while ignoring other armed conflicts worldwide. At a Kremlin awards ceremony for boxing competitors, Putin criticized what he called selective sanctions and expressed hope that new IOC leadership would overcome this shameful legacy.
The Russian leader highlighted a significant contribution of the national boxers to Russia's strong positions
