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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

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.

May 1, 2026 at 07:49 AM Original source
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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
BBC Newsvia rss

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 confirms it will no longer fund LIV Golf as future of league hangs in the balance
ABC Newsvia ai

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has officially ended its financial backing of LIV Golf, leaving the league's future uncertain.

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Is this the end for LIV? Where does Saudi withdrawal leave golf and the players?
The Guardianvia ai

The withdrawal of Saudi funding raises questions about the future of LIV Golf and its players.

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LIV Golf issues defiant statement as Saudi Arabia withdraws funding
The Independentvia ai

LIV Golf seeks new investors after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdraws its financial support.

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Saudi PIF Confirms The End Of LIV Golf Funding
Golf Monthlyvia ai

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has confirmed it will stop funding LIV Golf after the end of the 2026 season.

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LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks new funding without Saudi backing
Associated Pressvia ai

LIV Golf appoints a new chairman and seeks new funding sources after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdraws support.

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