In episode 13 of All Roads Lead to Saudi, Ryan Babel shares insights from his career at Ajax, Liverpool and the Netherlands National Team. He discusses his career highs and lows, including his transfer to Liverpool, playing under Rafa Benitez and alongside Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, Jamie Carragher and Fernando Torres. Watch now for exclusive insights into Ryan Babel’s football journey and his thoughts on the future of the sport in KSA! This episode is sponsored by Almajdiah investment: Offici...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 13
In this exclusive interview, we dive deep with three-division world champion boxer Shakur Stevenson. Shakur, who is expected to fight in Riyadh on the opening day of Riyadh Season, opens up about his journey to boxing greatness, preparing physically and mentally before a fight, and potential bouts against Tank Davis and Devin Haney. He also shares his views on Saudi boxing and developing elite fighters from the Kingdom, the role of mentors like Andre Ward and Floyd Mayweather, and more personal ...
Aug 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 12
In this insightful episode, we sit down with the British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to discuss key aspects of UK-Saudi relations, focusing on investment, infrastructure, and trade opportunities. The conversation covers foreign direct investment into KSA, the work of the Saudi-UK Business and Strategic Partnerships Councils, and promising sectors for future trade. We also explore the significance of the pending Free Trade Agreement with the GCC and the role of education in strength...
Aug 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 11
Join us for Episode 10 of the "All Roads Lead to Saudi" podcast for an exclusive interview with Prince Khaled bin Abdulaziz. In Prince Khaled's first ever podcast, he discusses his role at Al Shabab, the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo and the future of the Saudi Pro League. He also shares his thoughts on Vision 2030, the exciting progress made by the Ministry of Sport, and memorable encounters with icons like Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi and David Beckham. Don’t miss this extraordinary episode pack...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 10
"In this episode of ""All Roads Lead to Saudi,"" we sit down with Jafar AlMousa, a renowned Saudi sports content creator and e-gaming enthusiast. The conversation kicks off with Jafar's insights on the NBA Finals, comparing legends like Kobe, Jordan, and LeBron. Jafar also shares his inspiring content creation journey, discussing the significant support from the government and the impact of big events in Saudi Arabia on the creative industry. The episode also covers the growing and lucrative wor...
Jul 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, hosts Mutah Beale and Shamas Khan speak with professional boxer Badou Jack and entrepreneur and former MMA fighter Tam Khan for an insightful discussion on their careers, beliefs and the Middle East being the new Europe. Badou Jack has been a world champion in three different weight classes and fought his last 2 fights in Jeddah (Rage on the Red Sea) and Diriyah (The Truth). He next intends to fight for a world title at a 4th weight class in Saudi Arabia. Tam Khan is a pioneer o...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 8
In episode 7 of the ARLS podcast we have a very special guest in Ade Oladipo, whose interview with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is one of the most watched in YouTube history with 45 million views! Rising from the challenges of homelessness and foster care, Ade has reached the pinnacle of sports broadcasting. He’s a prominent figure on platforms like Amazon Prime, DAZN, and talkSPORT, bringing thrilling coverage of boxing and football. Ade also shares his experiences covering six significant ev...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 7
In episode 6 of the ARLS podcast we have a very special guest in Fabrizio Romano, the biggest football journalist in the world with over 60m followers on social media. Fabrizio shares the journey from his early career to becoming football's most trusted transfer journalist, the explosion of his social media accounts and how he developed his famous catchphrase "Here we go!". We also discuss the Saudi League's growing clout, its influence on the global stage and the transfers shaping its future. F...
May 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, we delve into Ivan Rakitic's transition to Saudi football, alongside reflections on his distinguished career. Rakitic opens up about adapting to the Saudi league, revisiting his formative years at Basel, Schalke, and his pivotal roles at Sevilla and Barcelona. He offers insights into playing alongside icons like Messi, Neymar, and Suarez, sharing the nuances of team dynamics, tactical wisdom, and the intensity of playing for Barcelona. Rakitic discusses his experiences with Al S...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of “All Roads Lead to Saudi” we explore the remarkable journey of Ali Abdelaziz, from his roots in Cairo to becoming the biggest manager in the UFC, representing stars like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makachev, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo. As a co-founder of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Abdelaziz discusses its growth, underscored by an investment of $100m from the Public Investment Fund. Ali shares his insights on raising a religious family, the dominance of Muslim fi...
May 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of "All Roads Lead to Saudi" we’re joined by leading European football journalist, Premier League commentator & talkSport Saudi League Correspondent Ben Jacobs. Ben discusses the ambitious plans of the Roshn Saudi League to spend 80bn SAR in the coming years to compete with the English Premier League, as well as the possibility of up to 20 star players joining in the summer window, including Salah, De Bruyne, Mbappe, Thiago, Son, Osimhen & Joe Gomez. We also discuss up to...
May 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 3
In today's episode, we delve into an engaging interview with Jarrell Miller, a prominent boxing superstar in the heavyweight division. Miller showcased his talents on the ‘Day of Reckoning’ event that was held in Riyadh, KSA in December 2023. During his time here he embraced Islam, adding a new dimension to his already intriguing persona. In this episode, Miller discusses his first impression of Saudi Arabia, the Quran bringing him to tears and converting to Islam, his relationships with 50 Cent...
May 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 2
Today’s episode is an amazing interview with one of the biggest superstars in #boxing - #Deontay Wilder. Also known as ‘The Bronze Bomber’, he will be fighting on Saturday 23rd December in #Riyadh on the biggest event in boxing history ‘Day of Reckoning’. The fight is part of a brilliant event organized by the General Entertainment Authority as part of Riyadh Season. Follow us on: X : https://twitter.com/MicsPod Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/micspod Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Mi...
May 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1
