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Episode 306: The PGA's deal with Saudi Arabia and corruption in professional sport

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The PGA did a deal with Saudi Arabia and its bulging public investment fund. Golf is just the latest in a string of sports that has been lured to the golf and its endless cash reserves. Why are countries with major human rights concerns being allowed to buy up clubs and stars in their droves? Today I'm talking with Tariq Pangea, global sports correspondent at the New York Times,. An author of Football's Secret Trade about corruption in sport which is threatening to totally take over some of the world's favourite games.

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