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Thousands of fans celebrate after the announcement was made in Riyadh. — Reuters

UNDER its de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has unleashed a spending spree on global sports, turning the kingdom into a contender for the biggest events.

Last week, football’s governing body delivered Saudi Arabia the biggest prize of all: the men’s World Cup in 2034.

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