The Latest Breaking News from PIF

SI:AM | LIV Golf’s Plan to Stay Alive After Landing New Investor

The upstart golf tour says it has a plan in place to fund operations for next year and beyond.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

'I Always Thought It Was A Non-Starter' - Former Ryder Cup Captain Not A Fan Of 'Contrived' LIV Golf

Tony Jacklin says a "contrived" LIV Golf was a "non-starter" in his mind, while adding that the massive influx of cash in the sport has turned him off modern pro golf

Golf Monthly · Aug 6

Mass Layoffs Feared at EA After $55B Sale: Saudi-Led Buyout Gives Trump's Son-in-Law a Stake

Electronic Arts faces optimism and employee concern as it goes private, with $700 million in cost cuts after a $55 billion buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Electronic Arts’ $55 billion acquisition by Saudi PIF-led group is now official

The largest leveraged buyout in history.

Dot Esports · Aug 4

The deal is done: Electronic Arts is now officially owned by Saudi Arabia

Right on schedule.

PC Gamer · Aug 4

EA and games like The Sims, Dragon Age, and Battlefield are now officially owned by Saudi Arabia and private equity as $55 billion deal closes

The EA deal is done

GamesRadar · Aug 4

Eddie Howe explains decision to leave Newcastle United in emotional statement

The timing of Howe’s exit as head coach, just a few weeks before the start of a new season, was surprising

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Jaissle heads for Newcastle after success in Saudi Arabia that has eluded so many

German coach was almost unknown on arrival in Saudi Pro League in 2023 but clinched major titles and won over fans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Fifa’s sale of the century: how Kushners and Trump are at centre of a tangled web

Joshua Kushner is now the kingpin in driving the sale of the World Cup to investors and family ties are tight around the project

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

LIV Golf Just Had a Truly Embarrassing Day

The struggling golf league returns to action this week. But the biggest storyline remains what’s going on behind the scenes.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22