Chaos is installed in Saudi football. Cristiano Ronaldo is out of this Monday’s Al Nassr game, against Al-Riyadh, and, according to the report, More footballthe absence is because of a revolt against the PIF (Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia).
Our reporter knows that the Portuguese footballer is very uncomfortable with the latest movements of the Fund, which, among other reasons, has blocked important internal decisions and, above all, hampered the progress of some recent negotiations at the club.
Furthermore, Ronaldo sees rival Al Hilal, currently leader of the Saudi League, investing heavily in the market, especially with the imminent arrival of Frenchman Karim Benzema, leaving Al-Ittihad.
At 40 years old, CR7 does not have any physical problems, nor is he outside of Jorge Jesus’ plans (tactical and technical). Not being available for the next duel in the national league is really a personal and bureaucratic issue.
With 17 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo, remember, is the runner-up in the Saudi League for Al Nassr, which, at this time, occupies third place in the competition, with the same 43 points as runner-up Al Ahli. Al Hilal, in turn, is at the top of the table, with 46
