Kingdom to host FIFA Club World Cup in December, Asian Cup in 2027; sports a major component of crown prince's Vision 2030 reform agenda

Al Nassr to face local club in 1st game since countries mended ties; Israeli diplomat quips she hopes star won't be arrested 'in light of Iranian habit of kidnapping foreigners'

World's biggest oil producer is building tourism, entertainment, and sports sectors, before global consumption of commodity expected peak in 2040

Oil-rich nation's clubs have made big-buck purchases of international stars, but critics see 'sportswashing' of shoddy human rights record

Portuguese player set to earn 200 million euros to play for Al Nassr, helping lift cache of Saudi soccer and breathing new life into slumping forward after Manchester United blowup

'I can't wait to discover a new league in a different country,' Portuguese player says after acrimonious exit from Manchester United

Turkish president's odd assertion does not appear to have any basis in fact; in fact, Qatar tournament saw widespread backing for Palestinians

Kingdom has been accused of 'sportswashing'; Zara boss also interested in buying United from US-Jewish Glazer family; unsourced report claims Apple also wants the team

American-Jewish owners say they're ready to hear offers for the club after 17 years hours after team announced termination of star player's contract by mutual agreement