Cristiano Ronaldo back with a bang! Al-Nassr captain scores on return to Saudi side after ending transfer protest
Goal | 15.02.2026 00:00
The 39-year-old had missed games against Al-Ittihad and Al-Riyadh earlier this month, with reports indicating his absence was a deliberate boycott linked to dissatisfaction over the club’s transfer activity. Ronaldo had been frustrated that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) did not significantly strengthen Al-Nassr during the recent window while rivals Al-Hilal continued to invest heavily, including deals involving his old strike partner.
