Struggling Wolves sign Cunha from Atletico on loan

Atletico Madrid's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their first goal against Elche in a LaLiga match in this May 22, 2022 photo. Cunha has agreed a loan deal with English Premier League side Wolves. (Reuters/File)
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Updated 26 December 2022
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Struggling Wolves sign Cunha from Atletico on loan

  • Cunha will join Wolves from Jan. 1 subject to work permit approval with a permanent deal — reportedly worth a club-record £43million (€48.5 million) – an option

MADRID: Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha on Sunday agreed a loan deal with rock-bottom English Premier League side Wolves, the Spanish club announced.

The 23-year-old Brazilian moved to Spain from Hertha Berlin in Germany in 2021 for a fee of €26 million but struggled to make any significant impact with the Madrid club.

He scored seven goals last season but hasn’t found the net in 17 appearances in the current campaign.

“From Atletico Madrid we wish Matheus Cunha the best of success,” said the Spanish club.

Cunha will join Wolves from Jan. 1 subject to work permit approval with a permanent deal — reportedly worth a club-record £43million (€48.5 million) – an option.

“Matheus Cunha will become Julen Lopetegui’s first signing as Wolves head coach, joining on loan from 1st January, subject to work permit,” said a Wolves statement.

“The Brazilian international flew to the UK and completed his medical earlier in the week, finalizing a loan move which will automatically become a permanent deal until 2027, should certain clauses be triggered.”

Cunha helped Brazil win gold at the Tokyo Olympics last summer and has since won eight senior caps, but missed out on the squad for the World Cup in Qatar.


Roshn Group announced as title partner of LIV Golf Riyadh

Updated 06 January 2026
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Roshn Group announced as title partner of LIV Golf Riyadh

  • LIV Golf’s season opener returns to the capital from Feb. 4-7 with entertainment over 4 nights under the lights

RIYADH: Roshn Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading real-estate developer, has been announced as the title partner of LIV Golf’s Riyadh event for 2026.

Roshn Group LIV Golf Riyadh will open the league’s 2026 season from Feb. 4-7 at Riyadh Golf Club, as it did last year. The event will again stage the world’s largest professional night-golf tournament.

The event will have some of the game’s leading players, live entertainment, and a range of premium hospitality and fan experiences across four nights of competition.

In 2025, fans were treated to drone light shows, live concerts from award-winning artists, and a Fan Village featuring rides, games, food trucks and family-friendly activities.

As a part of the group’s global partnership across all LIV Golf events, the two brands also launched the “Roshn Rising Stars” program, which will introduce 100 young people to the sport.

Chad Biggs, LIV Golf’s executive vice president and head of global partnerships, said: “Last season’s event under the lights in Riyadh delivered an event unlike anything else in the sports world.

“With ROSHN Group as the title partner this year, we’re excited to collectively build on that momentum in 2026 with an expanded four-day tournament, more entertainment, and enhanced  fan experience.

Fans can expect a world-class field headlined by reigning LIV Golf Individual Champion Jon Rahm and last season’s Team Champions Legion XIII, alongside defending LIV Golf Riyadh 2025 winner Adrian Meronk of Cleeks Golf Club.

They will be joined by some of the sport’s biggest names, including Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), Phil Mickelson (HyFlyers GC), Cam Smith (Ripper GC), Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC), and Joaquin Niemann (Torque GC).

The 2026 field will feature 13 major champions with a combined 23 major championship titles.

Fans can secure their four-day and single-day grounds passes as well as hospitality packages at LIVGolf.com.