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Dec 2021
32m 36s

How Saudi Bought English Football

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The Saudis have entered the English football chat. And it’s not a very pretty one, we’re afraid. Two kick-ass British sports journos sound off on what we know, what all we don’t, how the Newcastle deal went down-- and what ought to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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