Why Cristiano Ronaldo isn't playing tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al Ittihad in SPL 2025-26?
Ronaldo returned to training after missing the last match.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr face Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 tonight.
Due to his dissatisfaction with certain parts of the league’s management, the 41-year-old declined to play for Al-Nassr in their last Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday.
According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia’s ownership of the team because he feels that other teams run by the same fund are given preference in the transfer market.
Haydeer Abdulkareem has been Al-Nassr’s single addition, whereas Kader Meite and Karim Benzema were notable additions made by Al-Hilal, who now lead the Saudi Pro League table.
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Why Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t playing tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al Ittihad in SPL 2025-26? vs Al Ittihad?
Cristiano Ronaldo shared a photo of himself training with Al-Nassr on Wednesday, but still is not playing vs Al-Ittihad tonight.
As revealed earlier, the striker has no injury or problem with the club’s staff, but he continues to remain upset with PIF management and some of the SPL clubs.
According to the rumor, Cristiano Ronaldo will request to leave Al-Nassr during the summer transfer window if significant adjustments are not made.
With a contract with Al-Nassr that expires in June 2027, the Saudi Pro League is determined to cling to their biggest player, but a summer return to Europe may be in the cards.
Saudi Pro League warns Cristiano Ronaldo over recent behaviour
“The Saudi Pro League is structured around a simple principle: Every club operates independently under the same rules,” a league spokesperson said.
“Clubs have their own boards, their own executives and their own football leadership. Decisions on recruitment, spending and strategy sit with those clubs, within a financial framework designed to ensure sustainability and competitive balance. That framework applies equally across the league.”
“Cristiano has been fully engaged with Al Nassr since his arrival and has played an important role in the club’s growth and ambition. Like any elite competitor, he wants to win. But no individual — however significant — determines decisions beyond their own club.”
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
No, reports suggest he won’t.
Why will Ronaldo not be playing tonight?
He has once again boycotted the game to protest against the league’s board’s unfairness towards his club.
Is Ronaldo injured?
No, he is fully fit.
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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.