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world Bbc World 2026-05-01

Saudi Arabia Halts LIV Golf Backing; Future of Sports Investments Unclear

Saudi Arabia is withdrawing its multi-billion dollar financial support for LIV Golf, raising questions about the future of the kingdom's broader sports investment strategy. This significant policy shift prompts analysis into how it might impact other sporting ventures backed by the country. Experts are now scrutinizing the potential ripple effects across the global sports landscape.


Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

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