On September 29th, it was announced that Electronic Arts (known as “EA”) was purchased in a $55 billion leveraged buyout. The buyers? Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake Capital, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.[1] How does this relate to college sports? Well, EA produces the College Football game, which is released yearly and features... Continue Reading →
Saudi Arabia Continues to Make Waves in the Sports World
On July 5, 2023, it was announced that Saudi Arabia is going to create a multibillion-dollar investment company that will “expand its sports interests.”[1] Saudi Arabia has been accused of using its investment in sports to distract the public from their poor record on human rights, which continues to be called into question. This act... Continue Reading →