Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
Saudi Arabia has made its ambitious intentions in world soccer even clearer by announcing a “privatization project” for companies to spend more on clubs, as it continues a push to sign some of the world's top players
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema looks sure to be next. And as the oil-rich kingdom pursues Lionel Messi as well, it is making sure that money continues to flow into the domestic soccer league.
Saudi Arabia on Monday made its already obvious intentions in world soccer even clearer by announcing a “privatization project” for companies to spend more on clubs — part of the Vision 2030 national development policy promoted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also prime minister.
Saudi public sector organizations also will be encouraged to invest in sports with teams in the national soccer league a top priority.
"The Saudi Pro League … will be supported in its ambition to be amongst the top 10 leagues in the world,” the state-owned Saudi Press Agency said in a news release.
