Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr after the FIFA World Cup. Image: Reuters
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Firstpost06-02-2026, 09:38

Ronaldo’s Saudi Drama Deepens: League Warns Star, 'No Individual Dictates Decisions'

  • Cristiano Ronaldo received a stern warning from the Saudi Pro League for his ongoing strike, stating no player dictates league decisions.
  • Ronaldo sat out Al Nassr’s match against Al Riyadh and may miss a second against Al Ittihad, protesting lack of investment.
  • He is reportedly upset that Al Nassr did not sign new players in January, unlike rivals Al Hilal who signed Karim Benzema.
  • Both Al Nassr and Al Hilal are co-owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), but clubs operate independently.
  • The Saudi Pro League emphasized that club decisions on recruitment and strategy are made independently within a financial framework.

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