Am I the only one who thinks that Saudi will likely one day if not in the nearest future shift big attention to themselves when it comes to football. Don't think it is difficult for them to do. If Messi by any chance joins Ronaldo there, you will not imagine what their viewing time or watch hour will look like.
There television rights, market, tourism and many more will boost in the Saudi League. Benzema is almost there, let's wait for the official announcement.
Nothing is impossible but it will take some time, maybe two to three decades for the Saudi League to get the desired attention. The political structure of every nation will always affect every aspect of the country including the sports sector. Football will not grow in an authoritarian political space where clubs and the football association will not be given the freedom to make viable policies and implement them without fear of sanctions or intimidation. Saudi Arabia has the money to promote the league to any level but the political, religious, and social conditions of the country will be the biggest barrier. The Chinese league also tried the same approach some years ago but it didn't prosper as expected because of unfavorable conditions.