From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

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[ANALYSIS] From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticised over its human rights record, is attempting to burnish its image and attract foreign interest as it diversifies its economy away from oil.- Winter sports -

Five years later, the capital Riyadh will put on the 2034 Asian Games, an Olympic-style multi-sports event. Hosting an Olympics is the kingdom's"ultimate goal", Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal told AFP in August.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, which will host the 2027 Asian Cup and hopes to hold the women's edition in 2026, has held talks with Egypt and Greece about a joint World Cup bid, according to officials.Saudi money has created a schism in the golf world with the heavily funded LIV Tour, which has lured some top players with record-breaking prize money and eye-watering signing-on fees.

 

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