IIt was not one of the most talked about chapters in football in 2026, but Cristiano Ronaldo felt betrayed by what he considered to be a lack of commitment and investment by Saudi funds backing his club, Al Nasr.
The disappointment was so great that the Portuguese star, guided by his ambitions, made a bold decision. He started a “boycott” and refused to play the team’s final two games without warning. His absence caused a wave of rumors and debate, and the incident became an obligatory topic both in the sports media and in conversations with friends and football fans, everyone wondering how far Cristiano was willing to go to defend his ideals and achievements.
Which club will spend the most money in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2026?
Al Hilal: 624 million Al Nasr: 490 million Al Ahli: 380 million Al Ittihad: 334 million Al Qadsia: $213 million
According to the data of
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Al Hilal
has invested a total of €624 million since summer 2023.
Mr. Al Nasr
409 million, a difference of more than 200 million could make the difference between winning or not.
Cristiano
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘boycott’ finally end?
In the last few hours, it has become clear that
Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Arabia.
The historic Portuguese striker will not take part in the AFC Cup, when Joao Félix’s side will face Alkadag in Turkmenistan on Wednesday, February 11, according to information from A Bora newspaper.
Al Nasr’s upcoming matches: FK Al Qadag vs. Al Nasr – Wednesday, February 11th – AFC Cup First Leg. Al Fatek vs. Al Nasr – Saturday, February 14th – Saudi Pro League Al Nasr vs. FK Al Qadag – Wednesday, February 18th – AFC Cup Second Leg. Al Nasr vs. Al Hazm – Saturday, February 21st – saudi professional league
With this in mind, the striker’s return is not expected until the February 14th match, meaning the Portuguese will miss a total of three games, further delaying his quest for 1,000 goals.
