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Richard Fitzpatrick: China missed its chance to be a football power – but Saudis can score on the rebound

There’s little stopping the Middle East kingdom from becoming a global sports powerhouse – but own goals in the Far East should serve as a warning

Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema, Rúben Neves, Roberto Firmino and N’Golo Kanté have all joined Cristiano Ronaldo (right) in Saudi Arabia Picture: Getty