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      Andy Lewis

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      Omar Marmoush has signed for Manchester City. Photo: Manchester City
      Play01:46
      Marmoush signs for Premier League champions Manchester City

      Egypt forward joins for an initial €70 million to become club's third signing of the week

      FootballJanuary 23, 2025
      Tyson Fury, left, claims he has retired from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. PA
      Has Fury really announced his retirement or will he fight Joshua?

      Former champion says he has hung up his gloves after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time

      Combat SportsJanuary 14, 2025
      Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play03:40
      ExclusivePacquiao on his love for UAE, Hall of Fame and comeback plans

      Filipino legend to open a boxing academy in Dubai and aims to fight for welterweight title this year

      Combat SportsJanuary 13, 2025
      LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Anthony Joshua arrives prior to the RING Magazine Awards at Old Royal Naval College on January 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
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      Joshua v Fury and Canelo v Crawford on Saudi boxing wishlist for 2025

      Huge fights in the pipeline as Riyadh Season continues to drive sport forwards

      Combat SportsJanuary 12, 2025
      Kyle Walker has asked to leave Man City. Reuters
      Saudi Pro League clubs linked as Walker looks to leave Man City

      Defender seeking a transfer away from the UK, says manager Pep Guardiola

      FootballJanuary 12, 2025
      AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao, left, and Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi. Photo: EPA
      Inzaghi and Conceicao pay tribute to Eriksson ahead of Super Cup derby

      Opposing managers were Scudetto-winning teammates at Lazio under late Swedish coach

      FootballJanuary 06, 2025
      Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA
      Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

      Riyadh Season now the home of the biggest fights in the sport

      Combat SportsDecember 24, 2024
      Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (R) and Britain's Tyson Fury (L) embrace in the ring after their heavyweight world championship rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on December 22, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
      Camera14
      Usyk v Fury 2: Joshua, Klitschko and Lewis react to Riyadh rematch

      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn calls for a Fury v Joshua heavyweight showdown in 2025

      Combat SportsDecember 22, 2024
      Oleksandr Usyk, right, lands a lead left jab on Tyson Fury at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Reuters
      Camera14
      Usyk cements his all-time great status with second victory over Fury

      Ukrainian claims unanimous points verdict at Kingdom Arena to retain three versions of the heavyweight title

      Combat SportsDecember 22, 2024
      Britain's Tyson Fury, right, and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk face off. AFP
      Fury v Usyk 2: Boxing experts give their predictions ahead of rematch

      Former fighters, trainers and pundits have their say on Saturday's heavyweight title bout

      Combat SportsDecember 20, 2024
      Boxing - Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 19, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk in action against Tyson Fury Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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      Fury v Usyk 2: AI-powered judge to be trialled in rematch

      'Ground-breaking experiment' will not affect result but is a first in professional boxing

      Combat SportsDecember 18, 2024
      Neymar has made just seven appearances for Al Hilal since his big-money move in August 2023. Reuters
      Neymar targets strong Club World Cup in bid to salvage troubled Al Hilal spell

      Brazil forward eager to prove his worth as he nears return from latest injury

      FootballDecember 16, 2024
      British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Oleksandr Usyk (R) of Ukraine pose after attending a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2024. The bout between Usyk and Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship takes place on 18 May in Riyadh. EPA / ALI HAIDER
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      Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

      Unified heavyweight title on the line in high stakes rematch in Riyadh

      Combat SportsDecember 16, 2024
      Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo has welcomed the decision to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup. Reuters
      Play01:15
      Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to deliver 'best World Cup ever' in 2034

      Kingdom confirmed as host nation for global finals at Fifa congress on Wednesday

      FootballDecember 12, 2024
      The 2022 World Cup was held in Qatar over the winter, a concept Fifa says it is open to when the 2034 World Cup is held in Saudi Arabia. AP
      Fifa Congress: Saudi Arabia to be named 2034 World Cup hosts

      As the sole bidder, the kingdom will be confirmed as the second Middle East country to host the global finals when football's governing body meets in Zurich

      FootballDecember 11, 2024
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