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Canelo Arrives in Riyadh Ahead of WBC Title Fight Against Christian Mbilli | SPA RIYADH, October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez has arrived in Riyadh ahead of his October 31 fight against Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title. The Mexican boxer will challenge the French-Cameroonian champion at The Venue on Saturday, headlining “Mexico vs. The World” as part of the seventh Riyadh Season. Álvarez is seeking to regain the world title, whi

Soccer Football - Ballon d'Or - London Palladium, London, Britain - October 26, 2026 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Monday, becoming the first English player to receive the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich forward scored 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions as the club won th

Soccer Football - Ballon d'Or - London Palladium, London, Britain - October 26, 2026 London City Lionesses' Alexia Putellas celebrates after winning the women's Ballon d'Or award Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Child October 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas received the Women’s Ballon d’Or on Monday after winning the treble with Barcelona in the 2025–26 season. Putellas moved to Women’s Super League club London City Lionesses in July, follo

Riyadh Racing Season Opens October 16 with Record SAR236.3 Million in Prize Money RIYADH, October 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 2026–2027 Riyadh Racing Season opens on October 16 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with total prize money of SAR236.3 million, the largest purse in the season’s history. The programme runs for 24 weeks through April 17, 2027, with racing on Fridays and Saturdays. It includes 50 race meetings, 569 races and 52 major racing cups. Thoroughbreds ac

Riyadh Season Postpones Six Kings Slam to December 27–30 RIYADH, October 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Season has postponed the third edition of the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament to December 27–30, 2026. The event had been scheduled for October 21, 22 and 24. Riyadh Season said the decision followed an assessment of organizational and logistical challenges and their potential impact on the audience experience. Preparations are continuing for the rescheduled date

Archie Owen Takes First Formula 4 Win at Jeddah Season Opener | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Welsh driver Archie Owen claimed the first Formula 4 victory of his career at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, winning the opening race of the 2026 Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship in only his second appearance in the category. Owen, racing for 7.23 Racing, led the field home ahead of Britain’s Harrison Mackie of iCONNA, who finished 4.232 seconds behind. Austria

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Set for Khaleeji 27 Semi-Final in Jeddah JEDDAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will meet Qatar on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah for a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup final, with both sides reaching the semi-finals without defeat, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The hosts arrive with the tournament’s strongest group-stage record after winning all three of their Group A matches. Saudi Arabia edged Kuwait 1-0 before beatin

Saudi Arabia Tops Khaleeji 27 Group, Sets Up Semi-Final Against Qatar | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia advanced to the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup after finishing top of Group A with a perfect nine-point record, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The group stage of Khaleeji 27 concluded after 12 matches, with Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar securing places in the last four. Saudi Arabia defeated Kuwait 1-0, Oman 3-