Ronaldo Reportedly Unhappy With PIF Backing at Al-Nassr as Derby Doubt Emerges
Cristiano Ronaldo
January 2026
Reports claim Ronaldo may refuse selection for the next match, driven by dissatisfaction with how Al-Nassr is being supported relative to other PIF-backed clubs, not due to load management. One outlet says the planned absence narrative is wrong and frames the issue as governance and investment frustration, citing limited winter recruitment and internal powers being curtailed for senior Portuguese staff.