Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike and will refuse to play in Al-Nassr's next game in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike and refused to play for Saudi Arabia. The PIF controls the major clubs in Saudi Arabia, which include Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad and Neymar's former club Al-Hilal. "Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature in tomorrow’s match between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh. After Al Riyadh, the Knights of Najd will play Al-Ittihad on Friday.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 12:25 UTC