2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia finally gave some public backing to FIFA president Gianni Infantino one month into a soccer crisis provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan.
Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.
The proposed 6 billion Dragon Ball theme park near Paris lacks approval from Japanese rights holders, despite backing from Macron and Saudi Arabia. Critics raise concerns over human rights and licensing issues.
Ollie Watkins is poised to travel to Saudi Arabia this week to clinch his £50million move to Al Hilal - paving the way for Nicolas Jackson to join Aston Villa.