Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Al Nassr in their crucial match against Al Ittihad on Saturday, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.
The forward’s absence is reportedly a form of protest. Romano states Ronaldo is upset with the PIF’s management of certain Saudi clubs, not with Al Nassr itself. One key factor in his frustration is Karim Benzema’s recent high-profile transfer from Al Ittihad to rivals Al Hilal.
Despite returning to training with the squad, Ronaldo will still miss the game to make his point.
Since joining Al Nassr in January 2023, Ronaldo has made a major impact, scoring 111 goals in 127 appearances across all competitions. His planned absence for a key fixture underscores the depth of his reported discontent with the league’s power dynamics.
