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The Saudi Project, Part Three: Football Mad

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Building a Legacy: The Rise of Saudi Football

This chapter explores the transformative impact of a key figure in Saudi football during the late 1970s, focusing on their role in establishing the Saudi Professional League. It also recounts how these foundational changes paved the way for Saudi Arabia's milestone World Cup qualification in 1994 and a memorable goal that captured the world's attention.

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