sportswashing

sportswashing

Voices

The case for a sports boycott of Israel over its war on Gaza

From protesting racism and the Vietnam war to boycotting apartheid South Africa and Russia, sports have always been a platform for change, writes Samar Saeed.

Samar Saeed
20 March, 2024
Perspectives

We forced PUMA to end Israel ties. Here is what we learned

Lewis Backon

Lewis Backon

27 December, 2023
Sports
Live Story

Saudi PIF buys stake in MMA's Professional Fighters League

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 August, 2023
Sports
Live Story

Robbie Keane 'sportswashing' concerns after Israel move: MP

The New Arab Staff
29 June, 2023
Saudi golf
Perspectives

Sportswashing Premium+: How Saudi Arabia bought Golf itself

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Anthony Harwood

23 June, 2023
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Podcast

Finding the Rough on the Gulf Course

Hugo Goodridge
16 June, 2023
Sports
Live Story

Four of Forbes' '10 Highest-Paid Athletes' have Saudi links

The New Arab Staff
03 May, 2023
Saudis snuggle up to Thailand in rigged relationship
Society
Live Story

Saudi Arabia snuggles up to Thailand in rigged relationship

Austin

Austin Bodetti

02 February, 2023
Economy
Live Story

Ronaldo purchase part of Saudi economy grand plans, says FM

The New Arab Staff
17 January, 2023
Sports
Live Story

Deal for Saudi fund to buy WWE 'agreed to in principle'

The New Arab Staff
11 January, 2023
Sports
Live Story

Newcastle United to play in 'sportswashing' Saudi Arabia

The New Arab Staff
21 October, 2022
Sports
Live Story

Saudi oil giant Aramco to sponsor cricket's world body

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 October, 2022
Sports
Live Story

Saudi minister eyes Olympics, rejects 'sportswashing' claims

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 August, 2022
Sports
Live Story

Anthony Joshua 'unaware of sportswashing' of Saudi bout

The New Arab Staff
23 June, 2022
Opinion - Saudi Golf League
Perspectives

For greedy golfers, cash over human rights in Saudi league

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Anthony Harwood

18 May, 2022
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Sports
Live Story

Saudi could host Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua rematch

The New Arab Staff
29 March, 2022
Perspectives

A Bogey League: Saudi is driving a wedge in the golf world

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Anthony Harwood

22 February, 2022
Newcastle United
Sports
Live Story

Newcastle chief says Saudi Arabia trip a 'football decision'

The New Arab Staff
22 January, 2022
Perspectives

Why Saudi Arabia's Newcastle takeover has been a disaster

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Anthony Harwood

22 January, 2022
Sports
Live Story

Andy Murray shuns lucrative Saudi exhibition matches: agent

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 January, 2022
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MENA
Live Story

Saudi Arabia expected to host 'undisputed heavyweight boxing fight'

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2021