Cristiano Ronaldo BOYCOTTS Al Nassr AGAIN
Ronaldo stays sidelined over club management issues, missing a crucial clash with Al Ittihad. Tensions rise at Al Nassr!
Cristiano Ronaldo remains sidelined as he refuses to play for Al Nassr until the club’s management issues are resolved. According to ESPN, neither the Saudi Professional League nor Al Nassr have provided concrete guarantees to the Portuguese star regarding the club’s governance.
As a result, Ronaldo will sit out the crucial upcoming match against Al Ittihad this Friday—a key game at the top of the standings. He also missed Al Nassr’s recent 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh, a result that put pressure on leaders Al Hilal.
The 41-year-old forward, who turns 41 on Thursday, has internally stated that his return depends on Al Nassr regaining full control over decision-making processes.
He’s unhappy with the interference during the January transfer window and doesn’t want to see a repeat later this year.
Tensions escalated after Portuguese executives Simao Coutinho and Jose Semedo were removed from PIF, leading to tighter spending and blocking potential new signings.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal has strengthened significantly with fresh funding and the arrival of Karim Benzema. Ronaldo, however, has so far declined offers from Europe and MLS, believing that a move now would disrupt his preparation for the World Cup.
