Well-known Saudi Arabian sports commentator Walid Al-Faraj criticized Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo for his dissatisfaction with the club's management.
Idman.Biz reports that the Al-Riyadh club was unable to convince the 41-year-old striker to play in the match due to his constant dissatisfaction with the owners of Al-Nassr.
"Cristiano Ronaldo must know his place. This country is called Saudi Arabia, not Ronaldo Arabia. He confuses the role of ambassador with the role of coach. Ronaldo is disappointing. He is a mercenary earning millions of dollars more than he earned in Europe. He must respect the league, otherwise he will have to leave.
Even if he were 500 years old, Ronaldo would never be able to enter the White House. If he were not a member of the Saudi delegation, he would not even be able to get close to the gate," the A Bola newspaper quoted Al-Faraj as saying.
The footballer's dissatisfaction stems from the lack of new transfers during the winter transfer window, as well as the dismissal of CEO Jose Semedo and sporting director Simao Coutinho.