FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.…

Ambani: Wedding party resumes for son of Asia’s richest man

Lavish wedding celebrations for the son of Asia’s richest man resumed Saturday with a star-studded guest list including Hollywood celebrities, global business leaders and two former British prime ministers. Billionaire…

Vinicius welcomes jail sentence for racially abusive fans

Vinicius Junior welcomed the eight-month prison sentences handed down on Monday to three Valencia fans for racially abusing him during a La Liga match last year. “This first criminal conviction…

Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal

Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Aramco and world football governing body FIFA on Thursday announced a major sponsorship agreement until the end of 2027. The deal is the latest high-profile…