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Saudi Arabia’s soccer spending spree slows

Saudi Arabia's splashy spending on big-name foreign players has slowed considerably as Saudi Pro League attendance sags and rumors are swirling that top stars want out of the kingdom.

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A general view of King Abdullah Sport City Stadium is seen prior the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Dec. 30, 2023, in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. — Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

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