Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made himself unavailable for Al-Nassr’s next Saudi Pro League match amid frustration over the club’s limited transfer activity.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, choosing to make himself unavailable for the team’s upcoming fixture against local rivals Al-Riyadh. Portuguese media and football insiders say the decision reflects growing tension between the Portugal captain and the club as the current transfer window progresses.
According to the reports, Ronaldo’s action is driven by mounting frustration over Al-Nassr’s transfer dealings, particularly when compared with title rivals such as Al-Hilal. With Al-Nassr trailing in the championship race, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is said to be unhappy with how the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which controls several Pro League clubs, has handled recruitment for his side relative to other teams.
Ronaldo’s discontent has reportedly deepened after Al-Nassr added only one young midfielder during the January transfer period, while competitors strengthened their squads with multiple signings. Reports suggest the Portugal captain believes the imbalance has undermined Al-Nassr’s title ambitions and that he has opted to signal his displeasure by ruling himself out of selection.