Portuguese press reports have revealed that the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is seriously considering continuing his absence from his team Al-Nassr's matches, amidst a state of tension between him and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which oversees major clubs in the league.

The newspaper "A Bola" reported that Ronaldo's absence from the Riyadh match was not a random occurrence but came in the context of accumulated disagreements. The player felt there were no signs of changing the way the football scene is managed within the Saudi league, prompting him to consider not participating in the anticipated Clasico against Al-Ittihad as well.

The source added that Cristiano is experiencing a great deal of discontent as he approaches his 41st birthday. It is expected that he will make his final decision on this day, a decision that could mark a turning point in his career in the Saudi leagues.

Benzema ignites Ronaldo's anger.

The reports clarified that the cause of the crisis is not related to technical aspects, as Ronaldo continues to fully commit to training. However, the disagreement this time is purely administrative, as the player believes that Al-Nassr club does not receive the same support as other clubs.

The spark of anger stems from the transfer of French player Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal, a move that Ronaldo considered evidence of clear discrimination in managing deals, giving preference to Al-Hilal as the direct competitor to Al-Nassr for the league title.

El Clasico is threatened by the absence of the star player.

This tension arises ahead of the match against Al-Ittihad in the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League, a game that was expected to receive widespread global attention. However, the possibility of Ronaldo's absence for off-field reasons is causing significant concern within sports circles, as it directly impacts the league's image and its global marketing value.