Cristiano Ronaldo has been omitted from the Al-Nassr squad for the second game in a row, heightening speculation about his future in Saudi Arabia.
The 41-year-old missed Friday’s clash against Al-Ittihad following reports from Portuguese outlet A Bola that he is refusing to play.
The friction reportedly stems from Ronaldo’s dissatisfaction with how the club is being managed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Sources suggest the breaking point was the recent transfer of Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad to Al-Nassr’s rivals, Al-Hilal—a move that allegedly left Ronaldo frustrated with the league’s internal dynamics.
The Saudi Pro League issued a firm response to the tension, stating that while Ronaldo has been vital to their growth, “no individual—however significant—determines decisions beyond their own club.”
Despite scoring 91 goals for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has won only one trophy since joining in 2022.
With Al-Nassr currently trailing league leaders Al-Hilal by four points, the superstar’s future remains uncertain just months after signing a contract extension.
