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Lionel Messi available for loan – with Saudi Arabia ready to reignite rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo endured a decade-long rivalry in Spain - and could be set to compete against each other in the Middle East

The most brutal managerial sackings: Text messages, half-time dismissals, kids' birthday parties and more
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
Managerial sackings can often be described as "mutual agreement" nowadays - they're anything but mutual in the case of these ten unlucky bosses

Newcastle United's long-serving physio on the 'volcano' that was the takeover and Eddie Howe's Keegan-like arrival
By Matthew Ketchell published
He worked for 38 years at the club and served 32 different managers, but Eddie Howe's arrival and the takeover were unique moments

'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation
By Adam Clery published
OPINION The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position

Jordan Henderson's Saudi interview smacked of a player with a bruised ego
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson analyses Jordan Henderson's Saudi comments and believes the former Liverpool midfielder has missed the point

Cristiano Ronaldo claims his role as 'pioneer' for Saudi Pro League has helped attract star names
By Ryan Dabbs published
High-profile players have moved to Saudi Arabia this summer, which Cristiano Ronaldo is taking credit for

Former Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez insists players never discussed human rights issues at the time of the club's Saudi takeover
By Matthew Ketchell published
Newcastle United were taken over in October 2021 by a consortium that was backed 80% by the Saudi PIF

'Money has never been a motivation': Jordan Henderson hits back at claims he only moved to Saudi Arabia for cash
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jordan Henderson left Liverpool for Al-Ettifaq in July, and has now clarified his reasoning behind the decision
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