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Cristiano Ronaldo fans and Al Nassr officials are going through hours of tension, while it remains unclear whether the Portuguese star will take the field in the match against Al Ittihad. Ronaldo has been protesting for days, refusing to play and train, in protest at what he considers preferential treatment for some Saudi Pro League clubs to the detriment of his team.
Cause of dissatisfaction
According to sources close to the player, Ronaldo's frustration has increased especially after recent moves in the league, including the transfer of Karim Benzema, which has directly affected the balance of the title race. Ronaldo suspects that key decisions in the league are influenced by the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), which controls both Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
Protest and eviction notice
In a sign of dissatisfaction, the 39-year-old refused to play against Al Riyadh and did not attend training sessions, warning club and league officials that he is ready to leave Saudi Arabia. His contract with Al Nassr is valid until 2027 and includes a release clause of 50 million euros. According to “TalkSport”, several Turkish clubs have expressed interest and are monitoring the situation ahead of the summer transfer window.
Saudi Pro League reaction
Ronaldo's behavior has not been well received by the leaders of the Saudi Pro League. Through a press release, the League rejected the Portuguese's claims, emphasizing that all clubs operate independently and according to the same rules.
" No one, regardless of their importance, can stand above the club or the league and influence their activity. The clubs are independent and each operates within the same regulations ," the League spokesman said in a reaction to the BBC, without mentioning specific names.
Al Nassr's stance
In the Al Nassr camp, there is currently no red alert. The club's leaders are convinced that the protest will end soon, also due to the fact that it is in Ronaldo's own interest to play regularly to maintain optimal form, especially on the eve of international commitments. However, his future after this period remains open.
From symbol to concern
Cristiano Ronaldo, the player who changed the image of the Saudi Pro League and was considered a blessing for Saudi football, is gradually becoming a concern. His protest has gone beyond a silent discontent and has not been well received by public opinion in Saudi Arabia. Fans and analysts remind him that he is paid around 585 thousand euros a day to play, not to boycott sporting activity.
The situation remains evolving, while Ronaldo's decision about his future is expected to have a direct impact not only on Al Nassr, but on the entire Saudi championship.
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