Professionals split star budget by share

The article focused on the mechanism for distributing the budget of the elite player recruitment program in the Saudi Professional League, which will be implemented until the 2029/2030 season. The league mandated that clubs meet three criteria to qualify for support: holding a valid local license, adhering to the program’s regulations, and submitting financial data on specified deadlines. A significant portion of the funding (28%) is allocated based on television viewership ratings, while the remaining funds are divided among a fixed allocation (22%), athletic performance (22%), and commercial performance (28%), with performance assessments based on club rankings over the past three years. Additionally, the league has established a special mechanism for promoted clubs and mandated a relegation clause in player contracts to protect the financial sustainability of clubs, whereby obligations are reduced if a team is relegated. The goal of these mechanisms is to strengthen the Saudi league's global standing, achieve competitive balance, and motivate clubs’ financial and athletic performance.

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