Cristiano Ronaldo is believed to have called time on his protest strike at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after the club are thought to have yielded to a number of his demands, according to reports in Portugal. Ronaldo had been training since Friday amid his protest at the club, but opted not to feature against Al-Ittihad that evening. 'The Saudi Pro League is structured around a simple principle: every club operates independently under the same rules,' they said. 'Cristiano has been fully engaged with Al Nassr since his arrival and has played an important role in the club's growth and ambition. Those were club decisions, taken within approved financial parameters.

Source: Daily Mail February 09, 2026 16:05 UTC