Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al-Nassr training after ‘strike’ over PIF preferential treatment

Will Castle Thu, 5 February 2026 at 8:51 am UTC·3 min read Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al-Nassr training after going on strike over the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s running of the club. Ronaldo was absent from the club’s Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh on Monday despite not being injured or suspended, abandoning his teammates in the midst of a tense title race at the top of the table.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement His reasoning for this latest tantrum relates to Al-Nassr’s transfer activity in the winter window, with the Portugal captain taking issue with supposed preferential treatment towards his...