Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia’s Gamble on Veteran Superstars

With the news from the kingdom just coming in that the state has taken over the country’s big four Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, and Al Nassr, the question on everybody’s lips is: Will Saudi Arabia be the new footballing powerhouse?   Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), currently owns Newcastle United, and despite…