Overview
- Ronaldo was left out of Al-Nassr’s squad again for the win over Al Ittihad after also missing the Al Riyadh game, with reports saying he is not injured.
- The league told BBC and PA that no individual makes decisions beyond their own club and that recruitment and spending are set by clubs within a financial framework.
- Coverage in Portugal and Germany says Ronaldo is upset by what he sees as limited PIF-backed investment at Al-Nassr while rivals, notably Al-Hilal, strengthened.
- Karim Benzema’s debut hat-trick for Al-Hilal has been cited as a flashpoint, underscoring contrasting winter-window activity between the PIF-backed clubs.
- Record reports his contract includes an exit clause of about €50 million, with potential moves to MLS or Europe framed as speculation.