Overview
- Multiple outlets, including A Bola and ESPN, report Ronaldo is expected to return for Al-Nassr’s Feb. 14 league match at Al-Fateh, with a public statement anticipated soon.
- He has not played since Jan. 30, having sat out league matches at Al-Riyadh and against Al-Ittihad in protest over transfer handling.
- Ronaldo’s grievance centers on perceived favoritism toward Al-Hilal after a near €100 million January outlay that included signing Karim Benzema.
- The Saudi Pro League issued an earlier statement asserting clubs act independently on recruitment and spending within league rules.
- Local reporting says Al-Nassr reinstated CEO José Semedo and sporting director Simão Coutinho, with further internal changes and salary arrears resolution suggested but not formally confirmed; Ronaldo is not expected to feature in the upcoming Asian Champions League tie against FK Arkadag.