Cristiano starred in one of football’s most talked-about episodes to date in 2026 after he felt that an investment from a Saudi fund did not match his ambitions and the club.
The Portuguese star could not contain his frustration and an enraged Cristiano decided to go on strike and disappeared for several days, leaving everyone wondering about his whereabouts and mental state. However, the mystery came to an end when Cristiano Ronaldo’s official account shared an image showing the return of the historic striker, ready to train.
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training with Al Nasr
After the Portuguese player was absent from the match against Al Riyadh in round 20 of the Saudi Pro League, many fans of the legendary striker initially believed that it was due to injury or family issues. However, it later emerged that there was no reason for him not to play in the match other than Cristiano’s decision.
According to Portuguese newspaper A Bora, the former Real Madrid player was reportedly dissatisfied with the treatment Al Nasr was receiving compared to other teams in his group, especially rival team Al Hilal FC. Therefore, the player should have decided not to play in that match, but the match ended in a narrow one-goal victory in favor of the CR7 team, thanks to Sadio Mane’s goal in the 40th minute.
Nearing the age of 41, the Portuguese has once again shown his unwavering dedication and passion for football, returning to the pitch with the determination to make him a legend. The news quickly trended, reigniting the hopes of fans and revealing that Cristiano is writing a story, aiming to win his first title in Saudi Arabia and achieve his goal of 1,000 goals, despite adversity.
In the latest post on his X account, the Portuguese player is seen wearing the team’s uniform in a training session
Which club will spend the most money in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2026?
Al Hilal: 624 million Al Nasr: 490 million Al Ahly: 380 million Al Ittihad: $334 million Al Qadsia: $213 million
The Portuguese star’s dissatisfaction is backed up by data from Transfermarkt, which shows that Al Hilal have invested a total of 624 million euros since the summer of 2023, compared to Al Nasr’s 409 million euros, and a difference of more than 200 million euros could be the difference between winning or not.
