Saudi Arabia spends big on football stars as wealth fund bankrolls major clubs | DW Business

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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has taken over four top teams in the Saudi Pro League and it is spending huge cash to attract top talent like Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar. What impact is Saudi Arabia’s massive sportswashing program having on football and the Saudi economy?

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