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7 infamous sporting breakaways doomed before they began - including Saudi Golf League

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Golf League recently fell flat on its face.Organisers appear adamant for the league to go ahead despite widespread criticism of the would-be rival to the PGA Tour, though the forecast suggests it's at risk of collapse before it's even begun.The event wouldn't be alone if it didn't get off the ground as hoped, however, as Daily Star Sport breaks down some famous examples of breakaway leagues that either failed to lift off or enjoyed shockingly short lifespans.Saudi money claimed an important foothold in western sport when a consortium largely financed by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) purchased Newcastle United towards the end of 2021.The Kingdom's proposed Super Golf League (SGL) is another opportunity to gain traction in that sector, which is why Hall of Famers like Mickelson and Greg Norman were selected to be ambassadors for the brand.Household names are often vital in turning the public onto a new idea, but the SGL suffered potentially critical damage when Mickelson—reportedly offered $100million (£75m) per year to join—criticised the Saudi regime.Which failed breakaway competition would you most like to see revived?

Let us know in the comments section.Quotes from an upcoming biography about 'Lefty' revealed he called the Kingdom "scary motherf***ers" who "killed [journalist Jamal] Khashoggi," adding they "execute people over there for being gay."Mickelson was the target of a backlash when he went on to suggest he was willing to overlook all that in order to "reshape how the PGA Tour operates," having now instead decided to take a break from the sport.Norman, 67, has insisted the SGL dream is alive and well, but it may well go unrealised after the likes of Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Bryson.

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