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Saudi Arabia's PIF Completes Its Takeover of the Big Four Clubs: A Watershed Moment in the Privatization of Saudi Football
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Saudi Arabia's PIF Completes Its Takeover of the Big Four Clubs: A Watershed Moment in the Privatization of Saudi Football

Saudi Arabia's PIF Completes Its Takeover of the Big Four Clubs: A Watershed Moment in the Privatization of Saudi Football By: Dr. Talal Othman | Sports Media Researcher Saudi Arabia's flagship club privatization project has entered its decisive phase. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Sport announced the start of transferring ownership of the shares held by the nonprofit foundations  which represent 25% of the capital of Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr's club companie  to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with the dissolution of those foundations' boards of directors, after completing the required regulatory procedures. With this step, the Saudi sovereign fund moves close to full 100% ownership of the four clubs, in an unprecedented reshaping of the ownership map of Saudi football. From Partnership to Full Acquisition This transformation traces back to June 2023, when the state launched the "Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization...

Celtic and Bodø/Glimt Take a Big Step Toward the Champions League League Phase After First-Leg Wins
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