The Saudi Pro League has issued a firm reminder to Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo that his influence has limits, stating that “no individual regardless of stature controls decisions outside their own club.”
The tension stems from the 41-year-old’s public frustration regarding Al Nassr’s inactive January transfer window.
After already sitting out one match, reports suggest Ronaldo may boycott Friday’s high-stakes clash against Al-Ittihad.
In a formal statement released Thursday, league officials clarified that clubs maintain financial and operational independence, noting that while superstars are expected to be competitive, they cannot dictate league-wide movements.