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Jimmy Hill Saudi Arabia Contract - Ministry of Youth Welfare - Riyadh
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Jimmy Hill Saudi Arabia Contract - Ministry of Youth Welfare - Riyadh
Jimmy Hill, managing director of Coventry City FC and TV soccer pundit, with Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, signing the contract which makes Hill soccer adviser to the Prince and gives him 25 million to promote the game in the oil rich state
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Great print capturing a historic moment in the annals of Coventry City Football Club (CCFC) and soccer history in Saudi Arabia. The image features Jimmy Hill, a legendary figure in British soccer, signing a groundbreaking contract with Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Jimmy Hill, a renowned managing director of Coventry City FC and a respected TV soccer pundit, is seen here in an official meeting with the Prince in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the late 1970s. The contract, signed on behalf of the Ministry of Youth Welfare, appointed Hill as a soccer adviser to the Prince and granted him an unprecedented sum of 25 million Saudi Riyals to promote soccer in the oil-rich state. This collaboration marked a significant turning point in the development of soccer in Saudi Arabia. Hill's expertise and passion for the game played a crucial role in popularizing soccer and establishing a solid foundation for the sport in the country. The partnership between Hill and the Saudi royal family led to the establishment of several soccer clubs and infrastructure development, paving the way for Saudi Arabia's rise as a soccer powerhouse in the Middle East. The print serves as a testament to Hill's enduring impact on the soccer world, both in the UK and internationally. His vision and dedication to the game extended beyond Coventry City FC and contributed to the growth of soccer in a region that has since become a global soccer power. This image is an essential addition to any soccer or Coventry City Football Club archive, offering a unique glimpse into the history of soccer diplomacy and international cooperation.
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