Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike ahead of Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Riyadh on Monday, in protest against what he perceives as unfair financial management by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the 40-year-old superstar—earning £488,000 daily—is frustrated by the PIF’s preferential treatment of other clubs it controls, including Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli. Ronaldo believes Al-Nassr has not received comparable support in the transfer market.
Since Ronaldo’s 2023 move, stars like Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez joined rival Saudi clubs on massive deals, while Al-Nassr’s only January signing was 21-year-old Iraqi midfielder Haydeer Abdulkareem. In contrast, Al-Hilal added Pablo Mari, Kader Meite, and are closing on a £26m deal for Neom star Saimon Bouabre.
Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus previously criticized the “political power” disparity, comments that prompted Al-Hilal to seek a six-to-twelve-month suspension for him. In December, Ronaldo hinted at a possible European return, reiterating his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals.
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