Tag: Saudi Arabia

The Analysis Series: Saudi Arabia’s State funding of global sport: Analysis of the 2026 recalibration

14th August 2026 TL;DR Saudi Arabia has deployed an estimated $51 billion into sports properties since 2016 (a figure tied to PIF’s c.$925bn AUM and $36.8bn 2023 profit, cited by the ESCP […]

Talking the Blues, WHU (h) & a heartfelt discussion on Newcastle, the Saudi’s & the Premier League

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues. 40 minute or so on the West Ham game before a really heartfelt discussion on the Premier League, broadcaster reaction to the Saudis and where […]

Talking the Blues podcast, Baines, Rhino & Ferguson, Newcastle United & safe standing

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. With the international break upon us we spend 20 minutes or so talking about our former players who have […]