Major media report that Cristiano Ronaldo remains dissatisfied with Al Nassr's management and may miss two consecutive matches if there is no clear resolution regarding the club's organizational structure.
On 5 Feb 2026 GMT+7, tensions between Cristiano Ronaldo and his club Al Nassr remain unresolved after reports indicated he might miss a second consecutive match due to dissatisfaction with the club's internal management approach.
ESPN reported that Ronaldo has yet to receive concrete assurances about restructuring Al Nassr's management, leading him to maintain his stance and be prepared to continue abstaining from playing if the situation remains unchanged.
Earlier, the Portuguese international refused to participate in a league match where Al Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 1-0, expressing displeasure with executive decisions perceived as obstacles to team development and disadvantageous to the club's championship ambitions.
Although Ronaldo has resumed training with teammates normally and posted photos in training gear on social media, his inclusion in the upcoming match remains uncertain, depending on internal negotiations between the player and club management.
Reports indicate Ronaldo's clear position that he will return to playing only once the club regains full authority over team management, without external interference like that experienced during the recent transfer window.
Al Nassr is scheduled to play against Al Ittihad in the next league match, and attention is focused on whether coach Jorge Jesus will be able to field his star striker.
This situation has sent ripples through the Saudi Pro League, as Ronaldo is a superstar and key figure for the league's image. The management continues seeking solutions to avoid escalating conflicts.