Overview
- Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a brace to send the club one point clear after Al Hilal drew 1-1 with Al Ittihad.
- Speaking to Saudi broadcaster Thmanyah, Ronaldo said he is very happy, declared "I belong to Saudi Arabia," and stated he wants to continue there.
- The forward had missed two league matches and an AFC Cup game earlier this month in a reported protest over limited January reinforcements and perceived disparities tied to PIF’s multi-club footprint.
- Sources report his return followed concessions that included restoring authority to sporting director Simão Coutinho and CEO José Semedo and settling overdue pay, after which he scored on Feb. 14 and again on Feb. 21.
- Ronaldo’s latest goals included his 500th since turning 30, and he remains under contract with Al-Nassr through summer 2027 as the tight title race continues.