The growing influence of wealthy investors and states in football is intensifying a debate over who owns the game and whether its fans are increasingly being priced out, speakers at a Doha Debates town hall in Toronto said.
AC Milan has opened its first retail corner outside Italy at SIRO One Za’abeel, giving fans across the region a dedicated space to discover the Club through football, fashion and performance.
Qatar-based Estithmar Holding said one of its key units has secured a SAR829 million ($221 million) mechanical package for the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya City, a flagship Saudi giga-project and a designated venue for FIFA World Cup 2034. The scope of work includes building management system and HVAC services.
UAE developer Damac Properties has announced the launch of the sixth and final tower of Chelsea Residences by Damac - the world’s first football-branded residences located in Dubai Maritime City - following the exceptional sell-out performance of the first five towers.
Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades.
Saudi authorities have announced significant growth in the sports infrastructure across the Qassim region over the last few years, supported by public-sector projects and private investment. The number of sports facilities has risen to 270, including 19 football fields in Buraidah.
Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and BEYOND Developments presented an exclusive event in the presence of Marco Verratti, one of the French club’s most decorated midfielders, to celebrate a landmark partnership rooted in culture, design, and a shared ambition to connect people across the world.
