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LeBron James’ Visit to Saudi Arabia Is Sportswashing at Work

$EEING GREEN

After joking about taking a deal to play in Saudi Arabia—and amid the kingdom investing in international sports to launder its public image—the NBA star was seen in Riyadh.

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A photo illustration of LeBron James over a green map of Saudi Arabia.
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