Saudi Pro League Denies Player Influence Amid Ronaldo Speculation

S Saudi football authorities have dismissed claims that any individual player wields influence over decision-making in the Saudi Pro League, amid ongoing speculation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s perceived role within the competition.

In a statement, officials clarified that all contractual matters, spending decisions and sporting strategies are determined independently by clubs in line with established league regulations, regardless of a player’s profile or global stature.

They emphasised that the Saudi Pro League operates under a framework of club autonomy, with each team responsible for managing its own affairs while adhering to financial and competitive guidelines designed to promote sustainability and maintain competitive balance.

According to the authorities, the league’s contracting and expenditure model applies uniformly to all clubs, with no special provisions or exceptions made for any player.

The statement further noted that league-wide policies and competition-related decisions are subject to collective administrative oversight and cannot be influenced or dictated by any single individual.

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