Saudi Arabia is trying to transform itself into a global destination with the help of its huge oil funds – xavierarnau/E+ Sir Rocco Forte is planning a trip to Saudi Arabia next year to scout hotel locations. The tycoon, whose £1.2 billion group includes Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair and the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, is … Read more
Driver of the year Impossible to ignore, ruthless, virtually flawless and intimidatingly fast, Max Verstappen was in a class of its own. The records he achieved on his way to a third title speak for themselves. Nineteen wins from 22 races, 21 podium finishes, a streak of ten consecutive victories and becoming the first driver … Read more
In March, Gianni Infantino was re-elected unopposed as FIFA president to serve until 2027, after taking over from Sepp Blatter in 2016. “Those who love me, there are many of you, and the few who hate me, I love you all,” he said. said at the FIFA Congress after confirmation that he would continue in … Read more
England are among the favorites to win the European Championship – Getty Images/Rob Newell With the qualifying groups for Euro 2024 now complete, Telegraph Sport ranks the 21 teams that secured a place in the final from worst to best. Three more countries will be added through the play-offs. 21) Romania They finished unbeaten and … Read more
Bianca Cook is determined to win in Paris – PA/Simon Marper It was one of the most arresting images of the Tokyo Olympics, at least from a Great Britain perspective: Bianca Cook – or Walkden, as she was then – bawling her eyes out in the Makuhari Messe Hall after a shock first-round defeat in … Read more