Riyadh: Football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez have sparked fresh debate in the Saudi Pro League after openly questioning what they described as “double standards” in the competition. Both players raised concerns over disciplinary decisions and inconsistent treatment of foreign and local stars.
According to reports, Ronaldo expressed frustration over uneven refereeing and league policies that he believes undermine fair play. Rodriguez, who recently joined a Saudi club, echoed similar sentiments, claiming that rules are often applied differently depending on the player’s profile or nationality.
Their statements have quickly gained global traction, with fans and analysts weighing in on whether the Saudi Pro League is living up to its ambition of becoming a truly competitive and transparent football destination. Critics argue that such concerns could affect the league’s credibility at a time when it is investing heavily to attract world-class talent.
The Saudi football federation has not yet issued an official response to the claims, but insiders suggest the matter may soon be addressed to avoid damaging the league’s growing reputation.
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