Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh in SPL 2025-26?
The Portuguese star is unhappy with his club.
Al Nassr face Al-Riyadh in SPL 2025-26 tonight. But because of his dissatisfaction with how the club is being run, Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of declining to play for Al-Nassr.
According to a dramatic story from A Bola, Cristiano Ronaldo is so incensed over the team’s lack of investment that he is prepared to miss tonight’s Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.
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Cristiano Ronaldo unlikely to play tonight
The Portuguese star will be rested before Friday’s game against Al-Ittihad, according to local media, but back home, the legend of Real Madrid and Manchester United is reportedly furious at what he believes to be his club’s poor management.
“According to our source at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the way the PIF (Public Investment Fund) has been managing the club he has represented for the last three years, especially compared to the treatment given to rival clubs, also managed by the same fund,” A Bola reports.
Haydeer Adbulkareem, a 21-year-old midfielder, is the only addition Al-Nassr has made during the transfer window. At the start of the transfer window, Al-Nassr’s CEO and sporting director had their positions at the club suspended.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s rage arises at a time when the Saudi Pro League is rumoured to be launching a sweeping new signing campaign in the summer, with 50 world-class names reportedly on an aspirational shortlist. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid are two of these players.
Cristiano Ronaldo has not had much success at Al-Nassr, with the Arab Champions Cup in 2023 being his only trophy, despite significantly elevating the prestige of the Saudi Pro League.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo won’t play tonight?
He has been unhappy with the club’s transfer plans.
Which club are Al-Nassr facing tonight?
They will play Al-Riyadh.
Where do Al-Nassr stand in the SPL table?
They are second in the table.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.