“GIVE ME THE BALTIMORE RAVENS AND I WILL TURN THEM INTO THE MOST DAZZLING GALAXY IN THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL…”

Baltimore, Maryland, December 29, 2025 – The NFL world is shocked by the bold statement from Mohammed Al Saud – Saudi Arabian billionaire, Chairman of the powerful Public Investment Fund (PIF) with trillions of dollars in assets.

In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg and ESPN, Al Saud publicly expressed his ambition to buy the Baltimore Ravens – one of the most traditional and competitive football teams in the NFL – for a huge amount of up to **25 billion USD**, far exceeding the current record (Denver Broncos were sold for 4.65 billion USD in 2022).

“Give me the Baltimore Ravens and I will turn them into the most dazzling galaxy in the history of American football…” (Give me the Baltimore Ravens and I will turn them into the most dazzling galaxy in the history of American football), Al Saud declared with a confident voice.

He did not just stop at empty words but also publicly announced a detailed plan to “elevate” the Ravens to an unprecedented level.

According to sources from PIF’s financial advisors, Al Saud is willing to pay **25 billion USD** – a number that makes the entire NFL “fall over”.

Currently, the Ravens are valued at about 4.6 billion USD according to Forbes 2025, owned by Steve Bisciotti – who bought the team in 2000 for only 600 million USD.

If the deal is successful, this will be the world’s largest sports team purchase record, far exceeding any previous transaction.

Al Saud explained why he chose the Ravens: “This is a team rich in tradition, with the most passionate fan base in the NFL, the iconic M&T Bank Stadium, and a history of continuous competition.

They have Lamar Jackson – a genius – and a strong winning culture. I don’t buy a weak team to build from scratch. I bought a team that was ready to dominate.”

Al Saud’s plan to “turn the Ravens into a brilliant galaxy” includes:- **Unlimited investment in the roster**: Recruiting top free agent stars, paying the highest salary in the NFL for Lamar Jackson (currently 260 million USD contract), and building a “superstar” offense/defense with record contracts.- **Upgrading facilities**: Building the world’s most modern training center in Baltimore, expanding M&T Bank Stadium to 80,000 seats, and investing in AI technology to analyze competition data.- **Expanding global brand**: Bringing Ravens to compete in exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, Asia and Europe, turning the team into a “global empire” like Manchester City or PSG under Middle Eastern owners.- **Unlimited sponsorship for the community**: Investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Baltimore children’s sports programs, especially in disadvantaged areas – where Lamar Jackson grew up.

Al Saud emphasized: “I don’t buy to make short-term money. PIF invests for the long term. The Ravens will be a symbol of greatness – not only winning the Super Bowl consecutively, but also changing the way the world views American football.”

Reaction from the NFL and Ravens fans was mixed. Current owner Steve Bisciotti has not commented, but sources said he has “no intention of selling” because of his love for the team.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed: “Every offer to buy a team is strictly reviewed according to the ownership process. We welcome investment, but priority is given to stability and tradition.”

Ravens fans are divided: one side worries that “selling the team to a foreign billionaire will destroy Baltimore culture,” the other side is excited about the prospect of “unlimited money and continuous Super Bowls.” Hashtag #SaveTheRavens and #SaudiRavens climbed to the top of global trends.

Lamar Jackson – the “heart” of the Ravens – has not commented directly, but sources close to him said he is “wary” of a change in ownership, especially after his experience with his previous contract.

PIF under Mohammed Al Saud has invested heavily in sports: owning Newcastle United, organizing LIV Golf, and heavily sponsoring Formula 1. Targeting the NFL – America’s largest sports league – is the boldest move ever.

If the deal is successful, the Ravens will become the first NFL team to be completely foreign-owned – ushering in a new era for the league. But the big question still hangs in the air: Is Steve Bisciotti for sale? Does the NFL approve?

Mohammed Al Saud dropped a $25 billion “bomb” on the NFL. And the American football world is waiting to see if the Ravens galaxy is truly “brilliant” under the hands of the Arab boss or not.

This isn’t just a team purchase – this is a potential revolution for the NFL.

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