Overview
- Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund purchased 80% of Newcastle United and took control of four Saudi clubs.
- Big name players like Ronaldo, Mane, and Mahrez moved to Saudi Arabia over the summer.
- Opening fixtures include Al Ahli vs Al Hazem and Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq.
- DAZN secured rights to show games in UK; FOX Sports will broadcast in US.
- League has faced criticism over LGBTQ+ and women's rights limitations and 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi.