After Conquering Soccer & Golf, Is the NFL Next in Sight for SBJ Most Influential Sports Businessman of the Year Yasir Al-Rumayyan?

Yasir al-Rumayyan, an integral part of the sports, corporate, and political realms, has now orchestrated a symphony of golfing empires. On June 6, 2023, the golf world shook as LIV Golf, PGA Tour, and DP World Tour declared their allegiance, morphing into an unstoppable force under the banner of a yet-to-be-named global tour.

As the mastermind behind the merger that birthed a new powerhouse uniting the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the European Tour, he’s crafting a whole regal crown as he extends his influence over the sports business world. But sports aficionados are left wondering: Could the gridiron be the next kingdom to fall under Al-Rumayyan’s dominion?

Dollar signs vs. tradition: The NFL’s dilemma in the PIF power play

In a league where foreign ownership is strictly prohibited, the idea of Yassir al-Rumayyan’s Public Investment Fund snagging a piece of the NFL action seems like a Hail Mary pass. But hey, never slam the door on the unexpected because, in the game of business, the playbook can get a wild rewrite.

The NFL might have to loosen its ties. When the coffers need a top-up and the league’s hunger for growth, the other owners might find themselves eyeing the PIF. Because when it comes to the allure of dollar signs and expanding the league’s empire, saying “no” might be harder than making a field goal in a blizzard. Whether this gridiron rendezvous happens in five or ten. One thing’s for sure, the ticking clock seems to be whispering tales of inevitability.

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Just a year ago, people scoffed at the notion of the PGA Tour twirling with a foreign-owned golf tour, especially after the public teeth-barring against LIV. But lo and behold, a mere twelve months later, the PGA decided that linking arms with PIF was a stroke of genius. So, let’s roll the dice and wonder: Is the NFL ready to rewrite its rulebook and partner up with the bigwig of golf?

Yassir Al-Rumayyan’s multi-million-dollar sports empire

Speaking of bigwigs, before the golf merger, Yassir al-Rumayyan was already playing in the big leagues. Cannon balling right into the deep end with a cool $2 billion splurge on LIV Golf. Now, that’s what we call a power play. But Al-Rumayyan wasn’t just warming up on the golf course. Even before he made golf history, he was flexing muscles in other arenas. A $409 million for an 80% stake in Newcastle United, the English soccer powerhouse? Yep, that happened in the fall of 2021, and today, Al-Rumayyan is the chairman calling the shots.

So, whether it’s a golf green or a soccer field, Al-Rumayyan has the Midas touch, turning every sports venture into a winner. With golf in his pocket, is football next on the maestro’s conquest checklist?

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