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Banner calling for release of activist in UAE flown over Etihad Stadium

A banner calling on Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour and the club’s fans to help free a human rights activist was flown over the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. A plane carrying the banner ‘UAE: Free Ahmed Mansoor’ circled over the ground early on ...

25 Nov 2023 at 15:04

Sport

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe vows to take siege mentality into Champions League

Eddie Howe has vowed to adopt a siege mentality once again as Newcastle prepare for a first Champions League campaign in 20 years. The Magpies have dragged themselves from the thick of a Premier League relegation fight when the club’s new owners ...

27 May 2023 at 09:00

Sport

Cameron Norrie accused of being part of sportswashing over Diriyah Tennis Cup

Cameron Norrie has been accused of making himself part of “the latest jamboree of Saudi sportwashing” by agreeing to play in the Diriyah Tennis Cup. That is the view of Amnesty International UK on the British number one’s participation in next ...

09 Nov 2022 at 17:42

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Protests in Dublin and Belfast urge Joe Biden to support Gaza ceasefire

Protests have been held in Dublin and Belfast urging US President Joe Biden to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. The Amnesty International demonstrations took place to coincide with Irish premier Leo Varadkar’s meeting with Mr ...

15 Mar 2024 at 11:19

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Shaun Murphy: Fans should give Saudi Arabia event with golden ball a chance

Former world champion Shaun Murphy has backed the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s first ever invitational snooker event and the introduction of a new golden ball which could increase the maximum break to 167. The inaugural Riyadh Season ...

19 Jan 2024 at 12:34

Sport

Let Me Entertain You: Robbie Williams plays World Cup gig for England squad

Robbie Williams has kept the England squad entertained as they gear up for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with France. The Port Vale fan sang songs for Gareth Southgate’s players and chatted with them at their Al Wakra base in ...

08 Dec 2022 at 22:19

Sport

Tyson Fury urged to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ‘disturbing’ human rights record

Tyson Fury has been urged to use his platform to highlight Saudi Arabia’s “disturbing” human rights record after he claimed the Middle East country will host all the big sporting events within the next decade. Fury will fight in ...

08 Sept 2023 at 17:39

Steven Gerrard named new boss of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq

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Steven Gerrard named new boss of Saudi Arabia side Al-Ettifaq

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the latest big name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a two-year contract to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old has returned to management after being sacked ...

03 Jul 2023 at 18:53

Sport

Premier League told Qatar links to Spurs investment should be a ‘wake up call’

The Premier League has been told to urgently tighten up its ownership rules amid talk Qatar Sports Investments are interested in purchasing a minority stake in Tottenham. Human rights group Amnesty International insist this ...

12 Jan 2023 at 16:48

Sport

Human rights issues a ‘glaring omission’ in White Paper – Amnesty International

The Government is guilty of a “glaring omission” for failing to mention human rights issues in its new football White Paper, according to Amnesty International. The document published on Thursday promised a new independent ...

24 Feb 2023 at 14:39

Phil Mickelson refuses to confirm or deny PGA ban for involvement in LIV Golf

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Phil Mickelson breaks silence on controversial involvement in LIV Golf series

Phil Mickelson has refused to confirm or deny if he has been banned or suspended by the PGA Tour for his involvement in the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. Mickelson has not competed since ...

08 Jun 2022 at 17:27

Sport

Anthony Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk in rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for August 20 with Saudi Arabia the chosen venue for the world heavyweight title fight. The British boxer will be attempting to win back the WBA, ...

19 Jun 2022 at 21:01

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