Why new Saudi streaming scheme could be good news for Cristiano Ronaldo

FootballSports
17 Sep 2026 • 6:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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Why new Saudi streaming scheme could be good news for Cristiano Ronaldo

  • The Saudi Pro League has launched a new ‘Share and Earn’ initiative allowing high-profile players such as Cristiano Ronaldo alongside content creators to earn revenue by sharing match streaming links across their social media platforms.
  • Under the scheme, participants receive a financial cut of the income generated when users click their custom links to view live or on-demand fixtures on a league-owned streaming platform or approved partner channels.
  • The initiative could prove remarkably lucrative for Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr in 2022 and commands an audience of more than one billion followers across his various digital channels.
  • The shared content will be accessible to viewers across 16 international territories, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, and several European nations.
  • Saudi Pro League chief executive Omar Mugharbel stated that the project aims to innovate traditional sports distribution by democratising access and leveraging creator networks to engage new global audiences.

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