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Saudi Arabia's PIF Completes Its Takeover of the Big Four Clubs: A Watershed Moment in the Privatization of Saudi Football
Saudi Arabia's PIF Completes Its Takeover of the Big Four Clubs: A Watershed Moment in the Privatization of Saudi Football By: Dr. Talal Othman | Sports Media Researcher Saudi Arabia's flagship club privatization project has entered its decisive phase. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Sport announced the start of transferring ownership of the shares held by the nonprofit foundations which represent 25% of the capital of Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr's club companie to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with the dissolution of those foundations' boards of directors, after completing the required regulatory procedures. With this step, the Saudi sovereign fund moves close to full 100% ownership of the four clubs, in an unprecedented reshaping of the ownership map of Saudi football. From Partnership to Full Acquisition This transformation traces back to June 2023, when the state launched the "Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization...
Celtic and Bodø/Glimt Take a Big Step Toward the Champions League League Phase After First-Leg Wins
Celtic and Bodø/Glimt Take a Big Step Toward the Champions League League Phase After First-Leg Wins By: Dr. Talal Othman | thegccsport.com | August 20, 2026 Scotland's Celtic and Norway's Bodø/Glimt took a major step toward securing their places in the new 36-club league phase of the UEFA Champions League, after both sides claimed...
Atletico Madrid Open La Liga Campaign with Hard-Fought Win Over Malaga
Atletico Madrid Open La Liga Campaign with Hard-Fought Win Over Malaga Atletico Madrid began their season in the Spanish La Liga with a hard-fought victory over newly-promoted visitors Malaga, winning 2-0 on Wednesday evening at the Metropolitano Stadium, in a match that exposed clear attacking struggles for the home side before they finally settled the result in its closing stages....
When Al Ahly Dared to Provoke the Camp Nou — And Its Prodigal Son Struck First
When Al Ahly Dared to Provoke the Camp Nou — And Its Prodigal Son Struck First By Dr. Talal Othman Sports Media Specialist Barcelona, 19 August 2026 There are nights when football, with a mischievous hand, writes its own ironies. Hamza Abdelkarim stood before the net that had once celebrated his every goal, now wearing the red and blue of Barcelona, and buried the...
Five Stars Set to Steal the Spotlight in the Premier League
Five Stars Set to Steal the Spotlight in the Premier League By: Dr. Talal Othman Sports Media & Journalism Specialist – GCC Sport As the whistle blows on a new Premier League season on Friday, all eyes turn to a cluster of blockbuster summer signings that have redrawn the balance of power among England's top clubs. This transfer window didn't just break records...
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Harry Kane completes the double on his 100th game for England. Impressive numbers
Harry Kane: Most iconic England moments ahead of 100th cap Harry Kane reaches 100th cap for England during clash with Finland at Wembley Former Tottenham Hotspur star made...
The six English clubs showcase their financial capabilities in the Champions League
English clubs have been shining in this season’s UEFA Champions League, backed by their impressive financial power, as six English teams occupy top positions halfway through the group stage...
World Cup 2026… A Tournament That Generated Profits and Left Storms
World Cup 2026… A Tournament That Generated Profits and Left Storms Analytical Report by Dr. Talal Othman US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni...
4 talking points as Liverpool overcome Southampton in five-goal thriller
Liverpool came from behind to defeat Southampton in an entertaining 3-2 win Mohamed Salah's brace prevented a major upset Russell Martin's Saints carved Liverpool open at times...
Zamalek crowned Egyptian Premier League champions 2026
Zamalek crowned Egyptian Premier League champions 2026… And his star striker Any Dabbagh is writing history for the White...
Auxerre officially returns to League 1
On Saturday, the Auxerre team returned to the League of Ligues 1 after beating Paris FC 2-0 in the 36 round of the League II League "League 2
JASMINE PAOLINI: “I NEVER DREAMED OF FINDING MYSELF THERE”
JASMINE PAOLINI: “I NEVER DREAMED OF FINDING MYSELF THERE” After her clear victory against Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals, Jasmine Paolini looks back on her qualification for the...
Alcaraz battled two opponents in 2024 US Open loss: 'I was fighting with myself'
Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka knocked out: 2024 US Open Day 4 in review Carlos Alcaraz gave full credit to Botic van De Zandschulp Thursday night at the US Open, after the...
Sabalenka outlasts local hero Zheng to win Wuhan Open for third time
Aryna Sabalenka (26) on Sunday became the first player to win the Wuhan Open three times by defeating local hero Zheng Qinwen (22) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in the final. The top seed, who also triumphed...
Simona Halep: Two-time grand slam champion cleared for tennis return as four-year doping ban reduced
Former tennis world No. 1 Simona Halep has been cleared to return to the sport after having a backdated four-year ban reduced to nine months, the Court of...
Germany Announcing Squad Today (May 21, 2026)
The German Football Association (DFB) is revealing the 26-man squad one player at a time throughout Thursday via emotional announcement videos on Instagram. The official announcement was delayed...
Argentina Advances to the Round of 16 by the Skin of Their Teeth… Messi Saves the Title Holders from Cape Verde’s Trap
By Dr. Talal Osman Argentina Advances to the Round of 16 by the Skin of Their Teeth… Messi Saves the Title Holders from Cape Verde’s Trap The Argentina national...
Angry Lionel Messi argues with referee as Paraguay shocks Argentina in World Cup qualifiers
