The PGA Tour's board is facing internal discord that may influence its decision on a deal with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, potentially impacting the future of the sport. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in advanced talks to finance a second IPL, posing a threat to international cricket. Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia was knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, with Al Ahly defeating them 3-1. The kingdom's significant investments in football, including hosting the 2034 World Cup and acquiring Newcastle, raise questions about its motives and long-term plans for the sport.
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Egypt’s Al Ahly thrashed Al Ittihad 3-1 to send the Saudi side out of the FIFA Club World Cup. Al Ahly's players celebrated by flashing the double peace sign used in the Handala comic, a popular symbol of resistance in 🇵🇸 https://t.co/Ii1p2Z6OjN
Al-Ahly send Al-Ittihad out of Club World Cup as Benzema misses penalty https://t.co/tlyh9lYLPw
Al Ittihad knocked out of Club World Cup following costly Karim Benzema penalty miss More here 👇 https://t.co/8iJwIqCn9f
Al Ahly thrash Al-Ittihad in Club World Cup to book Fluminense semi-final https://t.co/o8DTFax7ay https://t.co/2WUTi1OYzL
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund are in advanced talks about financing a second IPL to take place every autumn...which could deal a major blow to international cricket https://t.co/bgw5OFCVRZ https://t.co/gIgNQQV4fu
One team at the FIFA Club World Cup didn't win a continental title to qualify—Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦 Hosting the event is part of Kingdom's flabbergasting investment in football, to go with buying Newcastle & staging 2034 World Cup. But why? ⬇️ https://t.co/CqKj09KWO5
Rancor within the PGA Tour’s board could shape decisions about a deal with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and influence the sport for decades to come. https://t.co/0zX6dMKkRa