The Saudi Pro League has issued a blunt warning to Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that “no individual—however significant—determines decisions beyond their own club.”
The 41-year-old was dropped from Al-Nassr’s squad for Monday’s match against Al-Riyadh amid reports from A Bola that he refused to play.
Ronaldo is allegedly frustrated with the league’s management after former teammate Karim Benzema was permitted to move to rivals Al-Hilal, while Al-Nassr’s own January recruitment was limited.
Despite Ronaldo’s 91 goals for the club, the league spokesperson insisted that all teams operate independently under a fixed financial framework, noting that “recent transfer activity demonstrates that independence clearly.”
Ronaldo, who is under contract until 2027, returned to training on Wednesday, but his participation in Friday’s match against Al-Ittihad remains uncertain as doubts over his future in Saudi Arabia intensify.
