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Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward for Al-Nassr, may leave Saudi Arabia because he is dissatisfied with the club's status.
Idman.Biz, citing "Record", reports that the forward's release clause is 50 million euros, and MLS and Europe are being considered as possible options for his career.
According to the source, Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's (PIF) attitude towards Al-Nassr. PIF is a government body that acquired controlling stakes in the country's four major clubs in 2023 – Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli.
The Portuguese player is dissatisfied with Al-Nassr's inactivity in the transfer market compared to other clubs managed by the fund. He believes that PIF is preventing Al-Nassr from signing new players in order to prevent the team from winning titles. Currently, Al-Nassr is only one point behind Al-Hilal and remains in the championship race.
Ronaldo believes he deserves more respect, considering the important role he has played in the development of Saudi Arabian football and its rise to unprecedented heights. In addition, he has agreed to be an ambassador for the 2034 World Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia to raise awareness of the competition.
Reportedly, this is why Ronaldo refused to appear in the Pro League match against Al-Riyadh (1:0) in the 20th round. Despite focusing on winning his first Saudi Arabian championship and his personal goal of reaching 1000 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo felt it necessary to protest, considering the club's treatment unfair.
02:48
Al-Nassr management did not allow players and the coach to give interviews before and after the Saudi Arabian League match against Al-Riyadh (1:0).
This was reported by A Bola.
Neither head coach Jorge Jesus nor the players of the Saudi Arabian club fulfilled their usual media obligations before and after the match. The Portuguese coach did not attend the traditional flash interviews before Saudi League matches, nor the post-match press conference after the game against Al-Riyadh.
Saudi media reports that Jorge Jesus apologized for not attending the post-match press conference.
Al-Nassr's refusal to hold a press conference may cost the coach more than 6,700 euros.
This happened against the backdrop of a boycott by Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unhappy with the club's game and refused to play in the match against Al-Riyadh.
20:25
Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo was not included in Al-Nassr's squad for the 20th round of the Saudi Arabian Pro League against Al-Riyadh.
Idman.Biz reports that the match will be held today at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Portuguese forward was not listed in the team's squad published by Al-Nassr's press service, neither in the starting lineup nor as a substitute. Ronaldo has appeared in the starting lineup in all of Al-Nassr's previous 19 games in the 2025/2026 season.
It was previously reported that Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the club's management by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) and has threatened to boycott games.
