This Week's Biggest Sports News! UAE's Epic Comeback, Messi's Potential Saudi Move & Egypt's World Cup Glory.

Yo, Smashi Sports Fam! 🌟⚽🏀🎾 We’re back with the freshest news, and trust me, you’re gonna want to stay tuned! First up, Harry Maguire’s turning down a jaw-dropping £500k a week from Saudi Arabia—he’s asking for guarantees from Manchester United before making any moves. 💥 Meanwhile, Norway’s making big waves with their decision to donate profits from their upcoming match with Israel to Gaza relief—talk about playing with purpose. 🙌 The UAE National Team just pulled off a legendary remontada against Oman, and the vibes in the region are electric! 🇦🇪🔥 And hold up, could Messi be on his way to Saudi Arabia soon? If his Miami deal doesn’t get renewed, that’s a huge possibility. 🐐⚡️ Last but not least, Egypt’s national team is locked and loaded for the 2026 World Cup! 🎉 Let’s dive into all the action, fam!

Maguire set to reject £500k a week Saudi offers seeking guarantees from Manchester United

• Harry Maguire is reportedly prepared to reject a £500k-a-week offer from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq, demanding a new contract and assurances over his future at Manchester United.

• With his current deal expiring next summer, the England defender is weighing his options. He wants clarity on his role before committing, prioritizing his place in the England squad over a lucrative move abroad.

• Despite challenges at Manchester United, Maguire’s resilience has earned him praise, especially with key cup victories in 2023 and 2024. At 32, this decision could define his career's final chapter.

Norway's Football Association To Donate Profits From 'Israel' Match To Gaza Relief

• The Norwegian Football Association (Nff) Defended Donating Profits From Saturday's Group I Qualifier Against 'israel' To Médecins Sans Frontieres For Gaza Relief, Despite Backlash From Israeli Officials, According To Roya News.

• Nff President Lise Klaveness Defended The Initiative Emphasizing The Importance Of Maintaining Dialogue And Compassion During Conflict.

• She Noted That She Regularly Meets With Her Counterparts Before Matches, Stating That "The More Difficult It Gets, The More Important It Is That We Meet, Even If It's Difficult."

• Norway Has Been Vocal Against The Genocide In Gaza, With Its $2 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Divesting From 11 Israeli Companies, Cutting Ties With Asset Managers Linked To Israel, And Reviewing Additional Related Investments.

The UAE National Team Defeat Oman With A Fierce Remontada

• The UAE National Team Earned A Dramatic And Valuable 2-1 Victory Over Hosts Oman In The Fourth Round Of Group A Matches Of The Asian Qualifiers For The 2026 World Cup.

• The UAE will Face Qatar In Doha On October 14, Needing Only A Draw Or A Win To Qualify For The World Cup For The Second Time In Their History After 1990.

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Messi Could Join Saudi Arabia In The Coming Days If His Miami Deal Isn't Renewed

• Messi's Inter Miami Contract Ends In 100 Days And Reports Say He Won't Renew. His Next Step Could Be Barcelona For Retirement Or Saudi Arabia

Egypt National Team Qualifies For The 2026 World Cup

• Mohamed Salah Leads Egypt To Qualify For The World Cup For The Fourth Time. Egypt Previously Qualified For The Tournament In 1934 And 1990 In Italy, And In 2018 In Russia

• Players From The Egyptian National Team Were Over The Moon And Celebrating Their Official Qualification To The 2026 FIFA World Cup. You Can See How Much It Means To The Players To Take Egypt To Their 3rd Ever World Cup.

• The Celebrations Did Not Stop There, As Salah And The Rest Of The Players Were Fully Immersed In The Hotel Room In Moroccan Culture, Where The Match Was Taking Place, Dancing And Singing In Traditional Style.

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⚽🏀 Sharable Bits & Highlights !

• Cristiano Ronaldo started his speech at the Globe Prestige Awards with the words “Salam Alaikum”

• Yassine Bounou had an incredible FIFA Club World Cup, which helped him rank fifth in the 2025 Yashin Trophy.

• Saudi Arabia scored this amazing goal against Indonesia in their World Cup qualifying match.

• Norway fans arrived in style ahead of their match against Israel, showing support for Palestine.

• Salah was done with opposition players getting in the way, so he took matters into his own hands

• The talent in Egypt is everywhere. Just take a look at these kids scoring an incredible bicycle kick on a normal school day.

• Riyad Mahrez takes Algeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This will be the last World Cup of the Algerian legend’s career.

• Mo Salah returns to Egypt and receives a hero’s welcome, after taking Egypt to the World Cup.

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