Sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal revealed the country's latest sporting ambitions in an interview with Sky News - with the sovereign wealth fund already owning Newcastle and now funding a breakaway golf series.
through the Public Investment Fund, which the Premier League claims is not controlled by the government despite being headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Now two other Premier League clubs are on the market - Liverpool and United - and the sports minister wants either - or both - to fall under Saudi ownership."I hope so, if there are investors and the numbers add up, and it makes a good business," he said.
He added:"The Premier League is the best league in the world. Everyone's watching the Premier League. It's the most watched league and there are diehard fans of these teams in the kingdom. So it would be a benefit for everyone."Saudi Arabia fans cheer during a World Cup match against Argentina. Pic: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
"I can say that we have a strong league. It's not one of the strongest in Asia. You know, we're building towards a better future. And we see how the future holds up for that." He continued:"And you know, I heard about these speculations in the news, as everyone else. I don't have any details about any of the reports that have been coming out. But you know, what I can say is that we have Messi as an ambassador for tourism in the kingdom with the ministry of tourism - and that's benefited a lot."
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