The crown prince of Saudi Arabia told Fox News that he doesn't care about allegations of sportswashing made against his country and will continue to do it if it aids the country financially.
that aired Wednesday that he doesn't care about allegations of sportswashing made against his country.
Through its Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia has been increasingly aggressive in its involvement in global sports in recent years, highlighted in the United States by the creation of LIV Golf, which recruited high-profile players from the PGA Tour, eventually leading to a union between the two.
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