That is why it is possible for fans to overlook the Saudi Arabia element in this. It was uncomfortable seeing Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi's Public Investment Fund, celebrating as if he had scored the winner himself, but this was about far more than him and Saudi.
That is why it is possible for fans to overlook the Saudi Arabia element in this. It was uncomfortable seeing Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi's Public Investment Fund, celebrating as if he had scored the winner himself, but this was about far more than him and Saudi.
You just sports washed the sports washers
Well played…..or not…..
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/17/newcastles-carabao-cup-win-part-feelgood-story-part-pr-triumph-for-dictator-state-ambition?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other