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Manchester United in talks to grant exclusivity to Qatari Sheikh for $6B+ sale – sources

LONDON: English football club Manchester United is negotiating granting exclusivity to the consortium led by Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani in talks to sell itself for more than $6 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. While a deal remains uncertain, the development represents a major milestone in the efforts of Sheikh Jassim — the son of Qatar’s former prime minister who is one of the richest men in the Gulf state — to take over the iconic sports brand.

Saudi start-up wins Visa award for digital finance

RIYADH: A Riyadh start-up has won top prize in a Visa-sponsored competition that seeks to improve digital shopping. Amwal Tech, which was set up last year, came top in the Saudi heat of the Visa Everywhere Initiative, taking a SR150,000 ($40,000) prize for its all-in-one encrypted transaction and identity app that processes payments quickly and safely. Lamaa, a Saudi financial tech firm, was runner-up with prize money of SR100,000, and also won a separate “social impact award” with a SR50,000 prize. Monak, a “digital lifestyle” company, came third and won SR50,000.

Arab Futsal Championship Semi-Finals: Libya vs Morocco, Kuwait vs Algeria

JEDDAH: Libya, Morocco, Kuwait and Algeria are through to the semi-finals of the 2023 Arab Futsal Cup after an exciting day of competition in Saudi Arabia. In first of the quarter-finals, all of which were played on Tuesday at the Ministry of Sports Hall in Jeddah, Libya defeated Lebanon 5-2. Libya’s goals were scored by Mohammed Saeed, who grabbed two, Ziad Aziz, Izz Al-Din Al-Marimi and Ahmed Al-Agnaf. Lebanon’s consolations came from Issa Mahrez and Majd Hamoush. Libya’s Suhaib Al-Ghoul was named player of the match. 

“Nations League Final Four: Key Points to Prove”

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands: Aiming to follow in the footsteps of Portugal and France, four of Europe’s strongest sides this week battle to win the third edition of the UEFA Nations League. Hosts the Netherlands face Croatia in Rotterdam on Wednesday in the first semifinal, while Spain and Italy clash in Enschede on Thursday, ahead of Sunday’s final. None of the “final four” have won a trophy in over a decade, except for Italy — although the Euro 2020 champions have plenty to prove themselves after failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

Manchester City crowned European football royalty in Istanbul

ISTANBUL: In the presence of the UAE leadership, Manchester City joined footballing royalty as they became the kings of Europe. Finally, they had their Champions League — the trophy craved by their Abu Dhabi owners, manager Pep Guardiola, players and fans. A tense 1-0 win over Inter Milan in Istanbul confirmed their status as Europe’s elite club for the first time — and sealed a famous Treble, having already won the Premier League and FA Cup this season.

West Ham and Fiorentina Seek to End European Trophy Drought in Europa Conference League Final

PRAGUE: West Ham and Fiorentina haven’t won a European trophy for more than 50 years. The drought will end for one of them when they play out the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday in Prague. “This will be the biggest match that the club has had in so long, so it’s going to be an honor to be part of and hopefully we can create some history on the night for the fans to cheer about,” said West Ham captain Declan Rice, who is widely expected to leave the club after the season.

Saudi female fencers finish U-15 and over-15 season

JEDDAH: The Saudi Fencing Federation concluded its 2022/2023 season on Friday with the Kingdom’s Fencing Championship (Diamond Round) for U-15 and over-15 women. Ahmed Al-Sabban, the president of the federation, and Lubna Al-Omair, member of the board of directors, crowned the winners of the championship in which 170 players from 17 clubs participated at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.

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