“”Each club is autonomous, no one, not even Ronaldo, decides for the others,” the SPL reins in CR7″

To those who doubt its model, the Saudi Pro League responds by asserting that every club is totally autonomous and that no one, not even Cristiano Ronaldo, dictates its decisions.

In a context of lingering rumors and questions about its governance, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) is stepping up. In the face of questions about the alleged influence of its stars, the league’s governing body delivers a firm defense of its model: total independence for the clubs, within a strict framework designed to guarantee balance and sustainability.

The league wants to clarify the rules of the game. “The Saudi Pro League is structured around a simple principle: every club operates independently under the same rules. Clubs have their own boards of directors, their own leaders and their own footballing direction. Decisions on recruitment, spending and strategy belong to them, within a financial framework designed to guarantee durability and competitive balance. This framework applies equally to the entire league.”, she hammered in a scathing statement.

A clarification addressed, without naming him directly, to a particular man: Cristiano Ronaldo. Since his dramatic arrival at Al-Nassr, the shadow of the Portuguese star has hovered over all debates, with some attributing to him an outsized influence on the transfer market and the league’s strategy. A role that the SPL minimizes.

“Cristiano has fully committed to Al-Nassr since his arrival and has played an essential role in the club’s growth and ambition. Like any elite player, he wants to win”, the league acknowledges. Before adding: “But no individual, however important, makes decisions beyond his own club.”

For proof, the league advances the argument about signings. The recent signings clearly demonstrate this independence. One club strengthened itself in a particular way. Another chose a different approach. These were decisions taken by the club, within the approved financial parameters.”

And to close its argument on the field, the only one that counts according to it. The league’s competitiveness speaks for itself. With only a few points separating the top four, the title race is very tight. This level of balance reflects a system that works as intended. The focus remains on football, on the pitch, where it should be, and on maintaining a credible and competitive competition for players and fans.

Message received? With firm statements, the Saudi Pro League reminds that it intends to write its history, with its rules, far from the noise and legends surrounding it. The title duel, tighter than ever, must now take the front page instead of the controversies. That is clearly the leaders’ stated wish.