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Soccer - Jimmy Hill Saudi Arabia Contract - London
Jimmy Hill, managing director of Coventry City FC and TV soccer pundit, with the five year contract he has brought back from Saudi Arabia. It makes him soccer adviser to Prince Faisal and gives him 25 million to promote the game in the oil rich state
Coventry City FC are a professional football club based in Coventry, West Midlands, England
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Great image capturing a historic moment in the annals of soccer history, featuring none other than the legendary Jimmy Hill, a man who wore multiple hats with distinction in the world of football. In the photograph, Jimmy is seen beaming with pride as he holds up a five-year contract he had just signed in Saudi Arabia. Jimmy Hill, a revered figure in British soccer, was then the managing director of Coventry City Football Club and a popular TV soccer pundit. But this contract took his involvement in the beautiful game to new heights. He had been appointed as a soccer adviser to Prince Faisal of Saudi Arabia, a role that came with an impressive 25 million Saudi Riyals budget to promote soccer in the oil-rich state. The year was 1978, and this groundbreaking agreement marked the beginning of a significant period of soccer development in Saudi Arabia. Jimmy's expertise and passion for the game were instrumental in laying the foundation for the growth of soccer in the kingdom. His tenure saw the establishment of numerous soccer academies, the organization of international tournaments, and the development of local talent. This photograph is a testament to Jimmy Hill's enduring legacy in soccer. It serves as a reminder of his pivotal role in fostering the growth of the game in Saudi Arabia and beyond. The image also highlights the global reach and influence of soccer, transcending borders and uniting people through the beautiful game. Coventry City Football Club's archives hold a wealth of history, and this photograph is a precious addition to it. It tells a compelling story of a man who dedicated his life to soccer and left an indelible mark on the sport, both in his home country and abroad.
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