WORLD CUP USA ’94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : DEEP IN THE HEART OF SAUDI ARABIA
Prince Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States, is a close friend of Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones.
Bandar said Saturday that his association with the Cowboys has helped the Saudis become a better World Cup team.
“I survived the 1-15 year with the Cowboys, and I tell the Saudi players about that year,” the prince said. “Our players listen to me, because they have been through bad years just like it. Now that the Cowboys have their championships, our players are ready for theirs.”
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