Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo has rejoined training at Al Nassr and is expected to play in the Saudi Pro League this weekend against Al‑Fateh, according to multiple reports.
- He missed three straight matches during the protest, including the AFC Champions League Two tie away to FK Arkadag, which Al Nassr won 1-0.
- Reporting from A Bola indicates the dispute eased after the club cleared outstanding payments to non-playing staff and restored roles for Portuguese directors José Semedo and Simão Coutinho.
- The Saudi Pro League issued a statement saying each club operates independently under the same rules and that no individual makes decisions beyond his own club, while noting Ronaldo’s commitment to Al Nassr.
- Al Nassr stayed competitive without Ronaldo, defeating Al Riyadh 1-0 and Al Ittihad 2-0 in the league and taking a first-leg lead in Asia, remaining close to leaders Al Hilal.