Rafael Nadal’s recent role as ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation merges sports with geopolitics and human rights, creating a captivating story. This move by Nadal, a tennis icon with 22 Grand Slam titles to his name, places him at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vigorous push into the global sports arena. Riyadh’s strategy, viewed […]
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