Unbalanced transfer windows?
A competitor like few in the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo would not accept the difference in treatment from the teams managed by the PIF. According to A Bola, CR7 would not want to participate in the match against Al-Riyad, which is being played this Monday. If the Saudi press mentioned physical problems, for the Portuguese media the problem lies with the desire of the top scorer in Portugal’s history to be on the field.
The main cause is the transfer window which would not have been as effective as that of its rivals. If the rumors are confirmed, the leader of the Saudi Pro League would be on the verge of acquiring Karim Benzema, former teammate of CR7. A transfer which could accentuate the difference in numbers.
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Moreover, Al-Nassr’s situation would have become complicated because the decision-making structure within the club would contribute to CR7’s annoyance. Especially since the powers of sporting director Simão Coutinho and CEO José Semedo were frozen a few weeks ago. Same story for the coach, Jorge Jesus, who spoke of the poor management of the PIF, and that his club did not have “the political power of Al Hilal”. Statement which caused a stir in Saudi Arabia.
