The Saudi Professional League management officially responded to the threats made by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo about leaving Al-Nassr club and the Saudi league, after the player missed the team's match against Al-Riyadh on Monday, which ended with a 1-0 victory for Al-Nassr.

The league management clarified that every decision regarding transfers and financial budgets for clubs is made independently within each club, and that no player, regardless of their status, can influence the league's policy or other clubs. The official spokesperson stated: "The Saudi league is built on a clear principle: each club manages its own affairs according to approved rules, to ensure sustainability and competitive balance."

Al-Douri's statements come amid the ongoing dispute between Ronaldo and Al-Nassr's management regarding the spending strategy on transfers, especially after Karim Benzema's move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal. Ronaldo clarified that he does not object to Benzema's transfer between clubs owned by the Public Investment Fund, but he did not understand how Al-Hilal allocated the necessary budget to meet his financial demands, which angered him.

Despite the tense atmosphere, Ronaldo returned to training this week, but he will not participate in Al-Nassr's upcoming match against Al-Ittihad. Meanwhile, league officials and Saudi investors are closely monitoring the situation, with a clear desire to retain the player and continue his journey to achieve his goal of reaching a thousand goals in his professional career.

It is noted that Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr includes a release clause of 50 million euros, and some Turkish clubs have shown interest in signing him next summer. However, the player is aware that missing matches for an extended period could affect his team's chances of competing for the title, especially in a World Cup season.

At the same time, the situation within Al-Nassr is seen as a daily evolving issue, with the club's board supporting Ronaldo's current decisions, while negotiations continue between the player, league officials, and the Saudi fund to ensure the Portuguese star remains in the kingdom.