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Andy Lewis

Deputy Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi

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Joseph Parker, left, will now face late replacement Martin Bakole, right, in Riyadh this Saturday. Getty Images
Parker puts his Riyadh revival on the line against bogeyman Bakole

New Zealander faces challenge of Congolese contender after Daniel Dubois' late withdrawal

Combat SportsFebruary 22, 2025
Dmitry Bivol, left, and Artur Beterbiev during their open workouts in Riyadh this week. Getty Images
Beterbiev v Bivol 2: Full card, start time and how to watch

Russian rivals set for undisputed light-heavyweight title rematch in Riyadh

Combat SportsFebruary 20, 2025
Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Newcastle. Reuters
Marmoush promises more goals after hat-trick in City's thrashing of Newcastle

Egyptian forward opens his Premier League account in style ahead of trip to Real Madrid

FootballFebruary 16, 2025
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Fayah - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 7, 2025 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS / Stringer
Cristiano Ronaldo was world's highest paid athlete in 2024

Al Nassr striker tops list as Saudi influence grows but no women make the top 100

SportFebruary 13, 2025
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the gold medal in the women's welterweight division in Paris. Reuters
Algerian boxer Khelif hits back at 'false and offensive' accusations

Paris 2024 gold medallist responds after organisation announced legal action against the IOC

SportFebruary 12, 2025
Harry Kane of Bayern greets supporters after winning the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and SV Werder Bremen in Munich, Germany, 07 February 2025. EPA/RONALD WITTEK CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.
Kane: Bayern relishing test of global opposition at Club World Cup

Five Mena region sides among 32 teams set to compete in US-hosted tournament this summer

FootballFebruary 11, 2025
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has agreed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Getty Images
Canelo Alvarez: Mexican boxing legend signs with Riyadh Season

Super-middleweight champion ditches plans for Jake Paul bout to finally agree terms to box in the kingdom

Combat SportsFebruary 07, 2025
Jhon Duran, left, joined Al Nassr on deadline day in Saudi Arabia. Picture: Al Nassr.
Duran, Galeno and all the major January transfers in the Saudi Pro League

Colombian striker joins Al Nassr for $80 million in biggest deal of busy winter window

FootballFebruary 01, 2025
Elena Rybakina with her trophy after the 2024 women’s final of Mubadala Abu Dhabi open held at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Players, tickets and all you need to know

Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina and Emma Raducanu among stars set to compete in WTA 500 tournament at Zayed Sports City

TennisFebruary 01, 2025
Neymar cost Al Hilal around $245 million in transfer fee and wages but played only seven times. AFP
Neymar: The astonishing numbers behind failed Al Hilal transfer

Brazil star's stint in the Saudi Pro League cost champions $35 million per appearance

FootballJanuary 28, 2025
Neymar has left Al Hilal after 18 months in which he appeared in only seven matches. Getty Images
Neymar set for Santos as Al Hilal contract is terminated

Brazil star made just seven appearances for Saudi club after injury-plagued spell in the kingdom

FootballJanuary 28, 2025
Omar Marmoush has signed for Manchester City. Photo: Manchester City
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
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)
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
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