Roger Bennet and Tommy Vietor are back for Season 2 of World Corrupt! And this time, Rog and Tommy are diving into how Saudi Arabia, the biggest exporter of oil in the world and a nation in the news for human rights abuses, became the latest geopolitical power player sweeping global soccer. The Saudis have poured billions of dollars into the world’s most popular sport, including signing superstar players like Cristiano Ronaldo to eye-popping contracts. But the crown jewel in the Saudi investment portfolio? That would be the take over of one of England’s most historic football clubs, Newcastle United. A team with a rich history from an impoverished corner of the country, Newcastle had fallen upon hard times…and they welcomed the Saudis with open arms. But at what cost? Listen to the first episode of this four part series to find out.
Can Saudi Money Whitewash a Murder?
Saudi Arabia: The New Home of Global Football
Saudi Arabia’s Despotic Ruler
World Corrupt Season 2: Trailer
World Corrupt Episode 7: Stoppage Time!
World Corrupt Episode 6: A Dystopian World Cup
World Corrupt Episode 5: A Call to Action
World Corrupt Episode 4: The Dark Side of the 2022 World Cup
World Corrupt Episode 3: Qatar’s path to the World Cup
World Corrupt Episode 2: The Most Corrupt Thing I’ve Ever Seen
World Corrupt Episode 1: A Toxic Love Affair between Politics and Sports
World Corrupt from Crooked Media & Men in Blazers
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