It has been reported that FOX Sports was the "first major international broadcaster" to cease cooperation with the league amid current controversy surrounding the Saudi Pro League. This claim was spread through the Speedline publication (source on the social network).
Some posts mention that the consequences of this decision would be severe, with the league incurring losses of approximately $2.4 billion within the framework of global media and commercial projects. But this part is important: so far, open, reliable sources have not seen clear reports about these numbers and whether FOX Sports or the league itself has officially confirmed that "cooperation has stopped" - that is, the situation is still in the "unconfirmed rumor" stage. (Furthermore, league pages/calendars are still open on FOX Sports.)
And at the center of this noise is still one person: Cristiano Ronaldo. According to public reports, he was dissatisfied with the recent transfer policy in the league and decisions surrounding the club, and there were rumors that he had stopped participating in Al-Nassr matches, and even phrases like "boycott/strike" were used.
Therefore, it is said that this event could be a "turning point" for the league's international image: because any crisis around big stars directly affects television rights, advertising, sponsorship, and general interest. Especially social networks compare it to gasoline: a spark ignites instantly.
In short: at the moment, the rumors about FOX Sports that it "exited" are very loud, but there is no official confirmation. If this information is confirmed, it will be a truly serious signal for the league; if it is not confirmed - then this will be one of the next "quickly spreading, but quickly fading" rumors. But one thing is clear: every report surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo is now putting both the league and media into "turbo mode."
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