Overview
- Citing Record, Terra reports Ronaldo is evaluating options for June 2026, including MLS or a return to Europe, despite a contract to June 2027 with a €50 million release clause.
- He sat out the 1–0 win over Al‑Riyadh in what was described as a protest, and coach Jorge Jesus signaled support and skipped post‑match media duties.
- Spending tallies cited from AS show Al‑Hilal outlaying about €647 million since 2023 versus roughly €410 million by Al‑Nassr, reinforcing claims of unequal backing.
- Al‑Hilal has officially announced the signing of Karim Benzema from Al‑Ittihad, a move reported to have intensified tensions between the clubs.
- Pedro Sousa told Record that Ronaldo has not left Riyadh and returned to training, while also alleging FIFA allowed post‑deadline registrations such as Youssef En‑Nesyri’s move to Al‑Ittihad, a claim that remains under scrutiny.