02.02.2026 13:20
It was stated that Cristiano Ronaldo decided not to play in the match where Al Nassr will face Al Riyadh in the 20th week of the Saudi Arabian League. It was expressed that this decision stemmed from his dissatisfaction with the club management.
It has been learned that Cristiano Ronaldo has decided not to play in the match between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh in the 20th week of the Saudi Arabian League. It was stated that the star footballer's decision is related to his dissatisfaction with the club management, rather than physical rest or fixture congestion.
REACTION TO PIF MANAGEMENT
According to a report by A Bola based on club sources, Cristiano Ronaldo is uncomfortable with the way Al Nassr is managed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). It was reported that the Portuguese star believes that Al Nassr has not received sufficient investment compared to rival clubs under the control of the same fund.
TRANSFER POLICY CAUSES DISCONTENT
It was expressed that Ronaldo, who is the team captain, holds the view that there is a serious lack of investment in the club. The failure to realize the transfers requested by head coach Jorge Jesus and the addition of only 21-year-old Iraqi midfielder Haydeer Abdulkareem during the winter transfer period were cited as the main reasons for this discomfort.
CRISIS OF AUTHORITY IN MANAGEMENT
It was also shared that the powers of sporting director Simao Coutinho and CEO Jose Semedo, who are part of the Al Nassr management, were frozen by a board decision at the beginning of the month. It was emphasized that this situation has increased uncertainty within the club.
DETAIL ABOUT BENZEMA AND AL HILAL
Another development that has increased Ronaldo's dissatisfaction is the transfer moves of rival Al Hilal. It was noted that Al Hilal made high-value attempts for defender Pablo Mari and young forward Kader Meite, while the possibility of Karim Benzema's transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal was also brought up.
It was pointed out that this attitude of Cristiano Ronaldo is not the first sign of dissatisfaction at Al Nassr. In January, head coach Jorge Jesus's statement, "Al Nassr does not have the political power of Al Hilal," had sparked a major debate in Saudi football.