In one of the most talked-about chapters in football in 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo felt betrayed by what he considered to be a lack of commitment and investment by the Saudi fund behind his club, Al Nassr
The disappointment was so great that the Portuguese star, guided by his ambitions, made a radical decision: he started a “boycott” and, without warning, refused to play the last two matches with the team. His absence unleashed a wave of rumors and discussions, turning the case into an obligatory topic both in sports media and in conversations with friends and soccer fans, while everyone wondered how far Cristiano was willing to go to defend his ideals and his legacy.
Which clubs have spent the most in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2026?
- Al Hilal: 624 million
- Al Nassr: 409 million
- Al Ahli: 380 million
- Al Ittihad: 334 million
- Al Qadsiah: $213 million
According to data from ‘
Transfermarkt
‘,
Al Hilal
has invested a total of 624 million euros since the summer of 2023, compared to
Al Nassr’s
409 million, a difference of more than 200 million that could be making the difference between a championship or not for
Cristiano
.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘boycott’ finally over?
In the last few hours it has been revealed that
Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Arabia.
According to information from the newspaper A Bola, the historic Portuguese striker will not play in the AFC Cup on Wednesday, February 11, where Joao Felix’s club will face Arkadag in Turkmenistan.
Al Nassr’s upcoming matches:
- FK Arkadag vs. Al Nassr – Wednesday, February 11 – AFC Cup first leg.
- Al-Fatech vs. Al Nassr – Saturday 14 February – Saudi Pro League
- Al Nassr vs. FK Arkadag – Wednesday 18 February – AFC Cup second leg.
- Al Nassr vs. Al-Hazm – Saturday, February 21 – Saudi Pro League
With this in mind, the striker’s return is not expected until the match on February 14, meaning the Portuguese will miss three matches in total, further delaying his quest for 1,000 goals.
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