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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...
Football competitions
Trump steals the spotlight at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony
Report By talal osman Trump will meet with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada after the World Cup draw Trump said the award «a wonderful tribute to you...
North London Derby
About 48 hours until the North London Derby Will Tottenham do it and deprive Arsenal of the lead? Or will Arsenal continue its strong season in the Premier League?
Al‑Wahda FC won the UAE League Cup after overcoming Al‑Ain 4–2 on penalties
Report by Dr. Talal Osman Al‑Wahda lift UAE League Cup after defeating Al‑Ain 4–2 on penalties following goalless final Al‑Wahda FC...
Bayern turn attentions to Real Madrid quarter
The Champions League round of 16 second leg against Atalanta was more a test of character for Bayern. Having won the first leg 6-1 in Bergamo , they had to regroup and refocus for the return...
An Mbappé goal earns three points at Getafe
Real Madrid beat Getafe at the Coliseum on their return from the international break and regained top spot in the LaLiga table. The winner came in the 79th minute from ...
Liverpool beat Milan 3-1
Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for the Reds Christian Pulisic had given Milan the lead after just three minutes Liverpool bounced back from defeat at...
SWIATEK VS JEANJEAN: THINGS WE LEARNED
The reigning champion will face fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka in the second round. World No.1 Iga Swiatek opened her title defence with a trademark...
Here's the code the Boston Celtics finally cracked to raise banner
THE GOOD NEWS for those who don't quite know how to contextualize these Boston Celtics after a dominant-by-any-measure championship season: They will return more or less intact...
Sinner blocked out 'very, very tough' off-court turmoil to win Shanghai Masters
World number one Jannik Sinner (23) said he did his best to roll with the punches and prevent his ongoing doping controversy from affecting his performances after he beat Novak...
Belgium goalkeeper Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will miss Euro 2024 following a knee ligament injury despite a potential return for Real Madrid. Courtois, 31, has missed the entire season and needed...
Austria 0-1 France: Player ratings as own goal hands Les Bleus winning Euro 2024 start
Maximilian Wober's own goal gifted France victory over Austria on Monday night Kylian Mbappe's cross was diverted by the defender into his own net Les Bleus join Netherlands on three...
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...
Luiz Araujo leads Flamengo to a 2-0 win over Esperance at Club World Cup
Argentina player ratings: 8/10 Messi leads win vs. Canada
Lionel Messi confirms decision on playing in 2024 Olympic Games
