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[HonestSpursFan]

LIV Golf on the verge of collapse.

LIV bombshell latest: Silence breaks over Aussie event as e-mail leaks after collapse report

LIV bombshell latest: Silence breaks over Aussie event as e-mail leaks after collapse report

www.foxsports.com.au

Almost read this as “live golf” lol.

Wonder if the SPL will collapse too. Way more people watch football and thus way more money is involved but still.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Almost read this as “live golf” lol.

Wonder if the SPL will collapse too. Way more people watch football and thus way more money is involved but still.

If the PIF is feeling a financial pinch that could spell the end of the Saudi Football leagues "Marque Madness".

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

If the PIF is feeling a financial pinch that could spell the end of the Saudi Football leagues "Marque Madness".

Even if the Saudi Public Investment Fund is strapped for cash they'll still find a way to bring marquee players to the Saudi Pro League.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Even if the Saudi Public Investment Fund is strapped for cash they'll still find a way to bring marquee players to the Saudi Pro League.

why? LIV golf was their tip of the spear for sports washing AND property development.... if the taps are running dry why do you think they will stick with football?

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

why? LIV golf was their tip of the spear for sports washing AND property development.... if the taps are running dry why do you think they will stick with football?

Football likely has a better return on investment compared to golf and the Saudi clubs are bringing in continental silverware so naturally they'll stick with football and channel all the resources into that in addition to Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2027 Asian Cup and 2034 World Cup.

 

[LFC]

cash strapped ?

As of early 2026, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) holds roughly $925 billion to over $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM), aiming for $2–$3 trillion by 2030. The 2026–2030 strategy focuses on domestic investment, AI, technology, and tourism while tightening spending on "gigaprojects" like NEOM.

Got to say even though they have so much it staggers me how they tried to force the change in golf.
The game needed it to stir the US/PGA rule but just wow what they have poured in.
US$500M to John Rahm for eg......
US100M to our Cameron Smith !
Least they DGAF and others who signed up what becomes.
I agree football is cheaper in comparison and they get broadcasting out way more whereas LIV hasn't been able to get major broadcasting.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

cash strapped ?

As of early 2026, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) holds roughly $925 billion to over $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM), aiming for $2–$3 trillion by 2030. The 2026–2030 strategy focuses on domestic investment, AI, technology, and tourism while tightening spending on "gigaprojects" like NEOM.

Got to say even though they have so much it staggers me how they tried to force the change in golf.
The game needed it to stir the US/PGA rule but just wow what they have poured in.
US$500M to John Rahm for eg......
US100M to our Cameron Smith !
Least they DGAF and others who signed up what becomes.
I agree football is cheaper in comparison and they get broadcasting out way more whereas LIV hasn't been able to get major broadcasting.

Just going off the article mate.

 

[LFC]

settle - wasn't going at you or post mate......

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Football likely has a better return on investment compared to golf and the Saudi clubs are bringing in continental silverware so naturally they'll stick with football and channel all the resources into that in addition to Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2027 Asian Cup and 2034 World Cup.

I would have thought that the GP and their UFC promotions would have a better return?

 

[JS96]

LIV GOLF OFFICIALLY DEFUNDED

“PIF has made the decision to fund LIV Golf only for the remainder of the 2026 season.

“The substantial investment required by LIV Golf over a longer term is no longer consistent with the current phase of PIF’s investment strategy.”

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund also commented on the possible future of the breakaway league - while it's big-name players are facing a bleak fate.

DETAILS bit.ly/4t3eiR7

 

[LFC]

yep it was coming !
This sports washing didn't work hahaha
Well spouse our Aussies will cry into their bank accounts !
Young Smyle who just joined just in Jan and won on debut A$6.8M !
He's lucky never having had a PGA card so hardly will effect him but for Cam it will IF he wants to head back the PGA tour.
Mind you he signed on in '22 $140M !
Hard life

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

yep it was coming !
This sports washing didn't work hahaha
Well spouse our Aussies will cry into their bank accounts !
Young Smyle who just joined just in Jan and won on debut A$6.8M !
He's lucky never having had a PGA card so hardly will effect him but for Cam it will IF he wants to head back the PGA tour.
Mind you he signed on in '22 $140M !
Hard life

Hope he managed to cash in his cheque in time...

 

[LFC]

Don't think its an issue - I've read ALL their contracts will be paid out in full.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Don't think its an issue - I've read ALL their contracts will be paid out in full.

Yeah they do seem like a trustworthy mob.