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☆ Ronaldo's Saudi switch another symbol of Chinese decline
  + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Michael Church | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
The Portuguese striker's Saudi Arabia switch following the cancellation of his Manchester United contract has highlighted a shift within Asian football that started before the COVID-19 pandemic and which continues to have a significant impact. With money pouring into clubs often owned by debt-fuelled property developers, the Chinese Super League (CSL) had been enticing an increasing number of leading players and coaches to the country since early last decade. The downturn in Chinese football has spared few. Two-time Asian champions Guangzhou FC, once Chinese football's dominant force, went into decline after their owners, developers China Evergrande, were forced to limit funding after the government restricted borrowing. With attention now squarely focused on the oil-funded riches on offer in a newly assertive Saudi Arabia, Chinese football's lustre has all but disappeared.
☆ Italy welcomes home looted ancient artworks from the U.S.
  + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
[1/6] Some of the antiquities worth an estimated $19 million are seen after being returned to Italy by New York City, in Rome, Italy, January 23 2023. REUTERS/Remo CasilliROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Italy on Monday celebrated the return of 60 looted archaeological artefacts worth more than $20 million, many of which had been on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art before their illicit origin was discovered. The items, which U.S. authorities handed over to Italian counterparts in September, include "The Marble Head of Athena," worth an estimated $3 million, and a fresco stolen from Herculaneum, an ancient Roman city near Pompeii. Italy has long had a problem with the looting and smuggling of its artistic and archaeological heritage, but the Carabinieri insist they are becoming more effective in tracking down and recovering stolen art. Reporting by Cristiano Corvino, writing by Alvise Armellini, editing by Keith WeirOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Messi and Ronaldo Stage a Zany Finale in Riyadh
  + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Lionel Messi, left, and Cristiano Ronaldo took the pitch together for what appears to be the last time on Thursday. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo played out for over a decade in the cathedrals of European soccer. They clashed at the Bernabeu in Madrid, Camp Nou in Barcelona, the Olimpico in Rome, and Old Trafford in Manchester. The stakes were Champions League trophies and Spanish league titles. When Messi and Ronaldo took the pitch together for what appears to be the last time, it was inside King Fahd Stadium, a tired relic on the edge of Riyadh.
☆ Messi, Ronaldo start in Riyadh friendly
  + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
[1/2] Soccer Football - Friendly - Saudi Pro League XI v Paris St Germain - King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia - January 19, 2023 Fans hold up shirts with Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo's and Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi's name on inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Ahmed YosriRIYADH, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will face off once again after the long-time rivals were named in the starting line-ups for the Riyadh Season Team and Paris St Germain respectively on Thursday, ahead of an exhibition match at the King Fahd Stadium. Al Nassr's Ronaldo will captain the Riyadh Season Team - a combined Saudi Pro League XI featuring players from Al Nassr and Al Hilal in Riyadh. The PSG starting line-up also includes France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Neymar, as well as Ronaldo's former Real Madrid team mates Sergio Ramos and Keylor Navas. Reporting by Aadi Nair in Nashik, India Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller
  + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Both teams kept their foot on the gas in the second half, but Ekitike's 78th-minute strike eventually made the difference on the night. Played through on goal by Neymar, Messi was able to poke the ball past goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais, who he last faced in Saudi Arabia's shock World Cup win over Argentina in November. Despite going behind early, the Riyadh Season Team - a combined Saudi Pro League XI featuring players from Al Nassr and Al Hilal - had numerous chances. Ronaldo was an ever-present threat and won a penalty when goalkeeper Keylor Navas clattered into him. It was Mbappe's last contribution, as he was taken off shortly after, along with team mates Messi and Neymar, as well as Ronaldo.
☆ The Saudi Exhibition Game That Turned Into Messi and Ronaldo’s Final Showdown
  + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Back when Paris Saint-Germain agreed to play a midseason exhibition in Saudi Arabia in early 2022, the event was expected to be a lucrative and forgettable friendly match, little more than a glorified photo op. When the match had to be delayed by a year due to Covid-19, the affair became mostly an inconvenience. Then Cristiano Ronaldo intervened.
☆ Ronaldo v Messi: the last dance in Saudi Arabia or a fresh start?
  + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Messi's Paris St Germain take on a combined Al Hilal-Al Nassr team in an exhibition match, giving Ronaldo and Messi a chance to rekindle their old 'El Clasico' rivalry when they played for Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, had recently indicated that the door was open for moves by Saudi clubs to try and sign both of soccer's biggest stars. Messi and Ronaldo won every Ballon d'Or award from 2008-2017 until Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric broke their hegemony and the Argentine has since won two more to lead 7-5 over his Portuguese rival in the race to be the world's best player. Should the Argentine move to Saudi Arabia, Thursday's encounter between the sport's two biggest stars of the modern era could signal the dawn of a new age in Asian football. Reporting by Shady Amir; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Why Egypt is asking its people to eat chicken feet
  + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +17 min
Abu Dhabi CNN —Egypt’s economic situation is so dire that the government is asking people to eat chicken feet. In Egypt, chicken feet are seen as the cheapest of meat items, considered by most as animal waste rather than food. After the recommendation to switch to chicken feet, the price of one kilogram of the product reportedly doubled to 20 Egyptian pounds ($0.67). But those firms don’t operate like private companies, enjoying special privileges without disclosing their financial data to the public. Experts have questioned why international creditors had not leveraged their loans to drive Egypt’s military out of the economy.
☆ Qualcomm CEO: We'll need to double total semiconductor manufacturing in the next decade
  + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailQualcomm CEO: We'll need to double total semiconductor manufacturing in the next decadeQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how Amon's navigated the trying time for semiconductor companies, Qualcomm diversifying its supply chains, and more.
☆ Ronaldo-Messi rivalry set for new chapter in Riyadh
  + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Manasi Pathak | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
The highly anticipated showdown, which will take place at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, reportedly had more than two million online ticket requests. The bidding for a VIP "Beyond Imagination" ticket to the match has already topped 10 million riyals ($2.66 million) in an auction that is set to end later on Tuesday. While Thursday's friendly will be Ronaldo's first in Saudi Arabia, the 37-year-old's first competitive appearance will come in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday when Al Nassr host Al Ettifaq. French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Monday that PSG will earn just over 10 million euros for the game. ($1 = 3.7556 riyals)($1 = 0.9247 euros)Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Qualcomm says its move beyond smartphones is working. We're waiting to see the results
  + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +4 min
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said Tuesday the chipmaker's move beyond smartphones is working — but we want to see the Club holding's upcoming earnings report before we rethink our cautious approach. In a similar way, Qualcomm also is expanding its presence in the automotive industry as cars become more technologically advanced. Amon also downplayed the company's reliance on Apple, which has been working to replace Qualcomm's chips with its own 5G modem chip . The Club has generally adopted a cautious approach to Qualcomm in recent months, particularly after that November earnings print with weak guidance. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.
☆ Ronaldo to make Saudi debut in friendly against PSG
  + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
[1/2] Soccer Football - Al Nassr unveil new signing Cristiano Ronaldo - Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - January 3, 2023 New Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo during training REUTERS/Ahmed YosriJan 16 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in Saudi Arabia for the first time since joining Al Nassr after he was named as captain of Riyadh ST XI for an exhibition match against Lionel Messi's Paris St Germain, officials announced on Monday. The 37-year-old Portuguese will lead the team made up of players from Saudi sides Al Hilal and Al Nassr against Messi's PSG in what will be the latest chapter of the celebrated global soccer rivalry. The highly anticipated showdown, which reportedly had more than 2 million online ticket requests, will take place in Riyadh on Thursday. Ronaldo missed the first two domestic games for Al Nassr after being suspended by England's Football Association for knocking a phone out of a fan's hand in April. Ronaldo is set to make his first competitive appearance in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday when Al Nassr host Al Ettifaq.
☆ Rashford fires Man United into title race, Liverpool lose again
  + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Peter Hall | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
England forward Rashford completed the turnaround eight minutes from time to score for the seventh successive match in all competitions, the first United player to do so since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008. City were furious the goal was awarded after a VAR review, with Rashford initially flagged offside before letting Fernandes take the shot ahead of him. We'll celebrate a big win but from tomorrow our focus has to be on the next game." Brighton picked up their first home league victory against Liverpool since January 1961 as they climbed above their opponents into seventh. The same players played outstanding football matches before but if things aren't properly organised then it can look like that.
☆ Resurgent Man United seek revenge against City in weekend of derbies
  + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Richard Martin | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Arsenal lead the standings on 44 points after 17 games, five ahead of second-placed City. United are fourth on 35 points while Tottenham, who have played one game more, are fifth on 33. Since being thrashed 6-3 by City on Oct. 2, United have won 15 out of 18 matches in all competitions while losing only once, while they are on a run of eight consecutive victories. Their resurgence has been led by in-form striker Marcus Rashford, who has scored seven goals in his last six matches, and midfielder Casemiro. It’s the team around the team," Ten Hag told radio station Talksport this week.
☆ Ronaldo not in Al Nassr's squad for Al Tai game
  + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Al Nassr's squad for Friday's Saudi Professional League match against Al Tai, amid media reports that the Portugal forward was going to make his debut despite having a two-match suspension. The 37-year-old will miss his first two domestic games for the Saudi Arabian club after being suspended by England's Football Association (FA) for knocking a phone out of a fan's hand after Manchester United's defeat at Everton in April. According to FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), any sanction of up to four matches that has been issued to a player by their former association must be "enforced by the new association." The game against Al Tai was originally scheduled for Thursday but was postponed by 24 hours due to heavy rain and weather conditions impacting the stadium's electricity. Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Saudi Arabia's new love for soccer could cause ripple effects across the sports world
  + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +8 min
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo poses for a photo with the jersey after signing with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr Football Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 30, 2022. Al Nassr Football Club / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesSoccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi club Al-Nassr, and the kingdom's growing investments in the sport, could have ripple effects across Europe and the U.S., experts have told CNBC. The former Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus star earlier this week contended that the "unique contract" was befitting of his status as a "unique player." The Financial Times reported in October that the Saudi PIF had committed more than $2 billion to sponsorship deals over the first eight months of 2022, most of which was directed toward domestic soccer competitions. The Saudi PIF's takeover of Newcastle United was met with criticism across the soccer world — deemed an effort to launder the country's reputation against the backdrop of a poor human rights record.
☆ Sony's new "Afeela" electric vehicle with Honda to use Qualcomm tech, companies say
  + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Sony and Honda's electric vehicle joint venture will work closely with U.S. firm Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) on the new "Afeela" cars, the chief executive of Sony Honda Mobility, Yasuhide Mizuno, told the CES 2023 technology trade show in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, who also appeared at the CES presentation, said the car would use Qualcomm's "Snapdragon" digital chassis. The venture between Sony Group Corp (6758.T) and Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) aims to deliver its first electric vehicles by early 2026 in North America. Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka; Writing by David Dolan Editing by Chang-Ran KimOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ We are all in on the auto business, says Qualcomm CEO Christiano Amon
  + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWe are all in on the auto business, says Qualcomm CEO Cristiano AmonQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins 'TechCheck' to discuss why his company is going all in the auto business — at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the chipmaker announced a processor chip for the car called Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC.
☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon
  + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano AmonQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon joins ‘TechCheck’ to discuss why his company is going all-in on the auto business — at CES 2023, the mobile chipmaker announced a processor chip for the car called Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC.
☆ Sony, Honda roll out prototype of 'Afeela' EV that will use Qualcomm tech
  + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Jan 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Sony (6758.T) on Wednesday unveiled a prototype of the new "Afeela" electric vehicles it will build together with Honda (7267.T), using digital chassis from hardware maker Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O). The Afeela, which sported rounded corners and a sleek black roof, will use more than 40 sensors, Yashuhide Mizuno, the chief executive of Sony Honda Mobility, told the trade show. It will also use the "Unreal Engine" 3-D creation tool from Epic Games, the maker of the "Fortnite" series of games. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, who also appeared at the CES presentation, said the car would use Qualcomm's "Snapdragon" digital chassis. The venture between Sony Group Corp and Honda Motor Co Ltd aims to deliver its first electric vehicles by early 2026 in North America.
☆ Al Nassr coach Garcia hails 'extraordinary' Ronaldo signing
  + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo was a big step forward for Saudi Arabian football after the Portuguese forward arrived in Riyadh ahead of his official unveiling on Tuesday. Ronaldo, who was a free agent following his acrimonious split with Manchester United in November, joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($213.30 million). "The signing of a player the size of Cristiano Ronaldo is extraordinary and contributes to the development of Saudi football," said Garcia, who previously managed Lille, AS Roma, Olympique Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais. The first goal is to work so he can adapt to our team, to enjoy playing for Al Nassr, and to entertain the fans." Ronaldo will be unveiled at Al Nassr's home ground Mrsool Park, where 25,000 fans are expected to turn up.
☆ Ronaldo embracing new challenge at Al Nassr after winning everything in Europe
  + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
RIYADH, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said his "work is done" in Europe, adding that he is relishing new challenges both on and off the pitch after being unveiled as a player of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Tuesday. "I won everything, I played in the most important clubs in Europe and now it's a new challenge in Asia." "I'm grateful to Al Nassr, for giving me this opportunity to develop football for the younger generation, for the women as well. Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia said the signing of Ronaldo was a huge step for the Saudi Arabian league. I want him to enjoy playing with Al Nassr and winning with Al Nassr, just that."
☆ Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Saudi Club Al Nassr
  + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Joshua Robinson | Jonathan Clegg | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest soccer players of his generation, effectively ended his career at the game’s top level in Europe on Friday by joining Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia for what is believed to be the richest sports contract of all time. The club made the announcement on social media on Friday evening, five weeks removed from Ronaldo’s acrimonious exit from Manchester United and three weeks after he was benched by the Portuguese national team at the World Cup.
☆ Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr until 2025
  + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a contract until 2025, the club announced in a tweet on Friday. "I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. Al Nassr Club's vision is very inspiring," the club quoted Ronaldo as saying. "This is more than history in the making. Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Enas Alashray; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Cristiano Ronaldo signs with Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr for reported record-breaking salary
  + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Natasha Turak | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is joining Saudi Arabian club team Al Nassr in a deal that will see him play until June 2025. "History in the making," Al Nassr FC wrote in a Twitter post on its official English-language account. The Saudi club quoted Ronaldo as saying he is "eager to experience a new football league in a different country." The Al Nassr contract will reportedly see Ronaldo taking home more than $1 million per week. Al Nassr, founded in Riyadh in 1955, is one Saudi Arabia's oldest soccer clubs and has won nine Saudi Premier League titles.
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