Rodrygo
February 2026
Rodrygo said his biggest football regret is not getting the chance to play with Ronaldo, describing him as his role model. Rodrygo’s move to Madrid could only be completed after he turned 18, meaning he arrived after Ronaldo had already left for Juventus, eliminating the chance to share a pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez claims Ronaldo is no longer preoccupied with reaching 1,000 career goals, despite Ronaldo previously framing it as a major target. Ronaldo continues scoring for Al-Nassr and has restated motivation around trophies and longevity, while Martinez suggests his mindset has shifted as his career enters its final phase.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Ronaldo is chasing a third straight Saudi Pro League Golden Boot but trails Ivan Toney, with the margin tightened after Ronaldo missed two games during a protest. Ronaldo has 21 league goals in 21 games, while Toney leads with 23; Ronaldo’s earlier absence could be the swing factor in the run-in as both chase top scorer honours.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Al-Nassr won 5-0 to extend their winning run and keep first place, with Ronaldo scoring a VAR-awarded penalty and adding an assist, while Mane and Coman were also on the scoresheet. An early spot-kick set the tone, then Al-Nassr’s quality overwhelmed Al-Najma with two first-half goals; Ronaldo teed up Mane after the break and Martinez added another from a corner to complete a dominant rout.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played down speculation about leaving the Saudi Pro League, saying he is happy at Al-Nassr after returning from a short protest period and scoring twice in a 4-0 win that put them top. After missing three games amid frustration over league transfer dynamics and reported contract clauses, Ronaldo returned and delivered a brace. Post-match, he focused on chance creation, a clean sheet, and the importance of winning, while continuing his chase for major silverware and the 1,000-goal milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, extending their winning streak to 10 and moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Ronaldo opened the scoring after an overturned offside, missed a one-on-one after rounding the keeper, then Coman finished a Félix through-ball. Ângelo ran through multiple defenders for a solo third, and Ronaldo added a late fourth from the edge of the box despite Zaied making numerous saves.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo was left out again as Al-Nassr won 1-0 against Arkadag to advance to the quarter-finals, completing a 2-0 aggregate win. The story remains framed by his recent protest over transfer backing and league governance. Jorge Jesus rotated heavily and still got the result to progress. Ronaldo’s absence follows a spell of missed games tied to complaints about support and perceived preferential treatment for rivals, with the league issuing a public warning that recruitment decisions sit with clubs under a shared financial framework.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Ronaldo returned to the starting XI, captained Al-Nassr, and scored after sitting out two league games amid reports of dissatisfaction tied to transfer backing and finances. The account frames his absence as a deliberate boycott, then says talks addressed issues including overdue salary payments and internal control, leading to his return. The league’s statement stressed no individual dictates decisions beyond their own club.
Roberto Martínez
February 2026
He argued there is no visible physical decline in Ronaldo’s metrics and said retirement will be determined only by when the player feels he can no longer help the team. Martinez pointed to physical data as evidence Ronaldo can continue, while stressing Ronaldo’s self-criticism as the deciding factor. The implication is that club and country usage will be governed by performance standards rather than age.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Ronaldo is still generating transfer noise, but a third spell at Manchester United is being ruled out while he weighs options despite being under contract at Al-Nassr until 2027. Reports frame his frustration around perceived PIF transfer-funding priorities and his response has included sitting out three games. He is back training and expected to return for the next fixture, but uncertainty around summer plans remains.
