Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
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Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has officially ended its financial backing of LIV Golf, leaving the league's future uncertain.
The withdrawal of Saudi funding raises questions about the future of LIV Golf and its players.
LIV Golf seeks new investors after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdraws its financial support.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund has confirmed it will stop funding LIV Golf after the end of the 2026 season.
LIV Golf appoints a new chairman and seeks new funding sources after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdraws support.
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