The secret of Saudi's football spending spree

The Saudi Pro League has become an overnight leader in football spending. In just a few months, it has acquired some of the beautiful game's biggest talents, and is on course to be the biggest spender of any football league. MEMO takes a deep dive into the secrets behind its new-found football wealth.

by Alexander Morris

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