Cristiano starred in one of the most talked-about episodes in soccer so far in 2026 after feeling that the Saudi fund’s investment was not up to his ambitions and club.
The Portuguese star could not contain his frustration and, in a fit of rage, Cristiano decided to go on strike and disappear for a couple of days, leaving everyone in doubt about his whereabouts and state of mind. However, the mystery came to an end when Cristiano Ronaldo’s official account shared an image that marked the return of the historic striker, ready to train
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training with Al-Nassr
After the Portuguese’s absence from the match against Al Riyadh on matchday 20 of the Saudi Pro League, many fans of the legendary striker initially believed that it was due to injury or family problems. However, it later became known that there was no reason other than Cristiano‘s decision not to play the match.
According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the former Real Madrid player was reportedly unhappy with the treatment Al Nassr receives compared to other teams in the same group, especially its rival team Al-Hilal FC. Therefore, the player would have made the decision not to play that match, which ended in a narrow one-nil victory in favor of CR7’s team thanks to a goal by Sadio Mane in the 40th minute.
About to turn 41, the Portuguese once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment and passion for soccer, returning to the pitch with the determination that has made him a legend. The news quickly became a trend, reigniting the hopes of his followers and making it clear that, despite adversity, Cristiano is still writing his story in search of his first title in Saudi Arabia and to achieve the goal of 1,000 goals.
In his most recent post on his X account, the Portuguese can be seen wearing the team’s kit in a training session
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
The Portuguese star’s complaints are backed up by data from ‘Transfermarkt‘, as Al Hilal have 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.
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