Cristiano Ronaldo has massively increased the viewership and sponsorship of the Saudi League. He has also taken the quality of the league to the next level. Hence, the league is trying to expand the women’s league. The league is now going to stream the women’s tournament after the positive response to its expansion.
The organizers are planning to build the league like they have rebuilt the men’s league by signing top players from European clubs. So lets dig deeper at what inspired this major move.
Cristiano Ronaldo inspired the development of the Saudi Women’s League
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The Saudi league owners made the decision to spend big money this summer to develop the league. They are also ready to spend big money on marquee foreign players. They want to sign female players who are in their prime years to play the game. Earlier, they signed Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer from Manchester United. The signing made it clear that Saudi Arabia was ready to spend the required money to increase the viewership of the league in their country and all over the world. The signings of Benzema, Kante, and others followed Ronaldo’s signing. Now it looks like the Saudi organizers are trying to use the same formula with the women’s league.
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The Saudi Women's Premier League is back & it's on live TV for the first time ever 🇸🇦⚽️@SWLeagues pic.twitter.com/fpeVZIlgqp
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 14, 2023
The Saudi owners of the women’s league are now in contact with the agents of top female players. They are ready to spend big money on these players, like they spent on male soccer players. Hence, top European clubs are braced for big bids. Whereas, the Saudi League has also announced that they will stream the women’s league. The top female players in Saudi Arabia have also praised the step, as it is a big step for women and the sport in the country.
The Saudi league is only going to get bigger every season
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Saudi league owners are aware that their incomes from the league have increased this year. The owners of the league have a net worth of billions of dollars. Hence, they are ready to spend big money on transfers every season to increase the quality of the league. Hence, it is clear that marquee players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema will arrive every season. They are also aware that soccer is now the favorite sport of the Saudi public, especially the new generation.
The Saudi league owners are also getting support from the government to take it to the next level. Cristiano Ronaldo has also said in an interview that he is ready to play the rest of his playing career in the Middle Eastern country. Hence, the Portuguese superstar could receive an improved contract with higher wages. The Saudi owners have also made smart investments, as they are paying big wages and bonuses in installments to avoid running out of money like the Chinese Super League.
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Saudi league owners are likely to make big contract offers to the likes of Alex Morgan and Alexia Putellas. But, it is not yet decided whether they are willing to come to Saudi Arabia. This is because they will earn big money in the league. But, their futures with their international teams will come into question. Will the Saudi Women’s League be a success in the future? Let us know in the comments.
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