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LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger: here’s everything you need to know

CNN  —  It came out of nowhere. Tuesday’s announcement that golf’s bitter rivals would join forces took everyone by surprise…

Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid

CNN  —  French striker Karim Benzema has signed with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad on an initial three-year deal, the club…

PGA Tour announces shock reconciliation with Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf

CNN  —  The US-based PGA Tour is set to partner with the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf, ending a feud that…

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘happy’ in Saudi Arabia, wants other players to join him

Cristiano Ronaldo concedes he did not expect to finish the season empty-handed at Al Nassr but the Portuguese forward says…

Lionel Messi: What next for arguably the greatest player in history?

CNN  —  After helping Paris Saint-Germain win its 11th Ligue 1 title at the weekend, Lionel Messi has some thinking…

Lionel Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and teammates following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia

CNN  —  Lionel Messi apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates on Friday after taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi…

Lionel Messi suspended by Paris Saint-Germain following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia

CNN  —  Paris Saint-Germain has suspended Lionel Messi for two weeks after the Argentinian’s unauthorized trip away from the team…

Turkish police investigating after Italian volleyball player dies in hotel fall

CNN  —  The death of an 18-year-old Italian volleyball player who fell from the 6th floor window of a hotel…