Sports
Saudi Sports Push Grows as PIF, Aramco Take Over Football Clubs
- Kingdom offers huge sums to top players, including Benzema
- Government wants to grow Saudi league to diversify economy
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Saudi Arabia’s $700 billion wealth fund and state oil firm Aramco are set to take control of several local football clubs, home to stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, as the kingdom bids to become a powerhouse in the world of professional sport.