Did The Saudis Fail At Sportswashing?

The Four Horsemen by Last Free Nation

Jul 29, 202602:37:45Business

Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo dismantle the Esports World Cup's Saudi sportswashing playbook and Riot's quiet complicity in it. LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across...

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