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Ronaldo Protests Al Nassr’s Transfer Policy, Misses Match

2/3/2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's match against Al Riyadh to protest the Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) transfer policy.
He is frustrated that Al Nassr has not signed players to compete with rivals Al Hilal, who are close to Karim Benzema.
Benzema's transfer to Al Hilal has been delayed by the Saudi Ministry of Sport.
Al Nassr remains third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind Al Hilal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's match against Al Riyadh to protest the Saudi Public Investment Fund's (PIF) transfer policy.
He is frustrated that Al Nassr has not signed players to compete with rivals Al Hilal, who are close to Karim Benzema.
Benzema's transfer to Al Hilal has been delayed by the Saudi Ministry of Sport.
Al Nassr remains third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind Al Hilal.