Saudi Pro League: PIF agrees to Cristiano Ronaldo's demands

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·9. Februar 2026

Saudi Pro League: PIF agrees to Cristiano Ronaldo's demands

Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to rejoin Al Nassr, ending his boycott that kept him out of two Saudi Pro League matches. The 41-year-old Portuguese star had refused to play following tensions with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF) and its involvement in the club’s transfer dealings.

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Ronaldo will return to the pitch on February 14 against Al Fateh, after his demands were met: all overdue salaries have been paid and the club’s management autonomy has been restored, with Simão Coutinho and José Semedo reinstated in their roles.

BREAKING | Cristiano Ronaldo officially ends his boycott of Al Nassr matches, after the club paid all overdue salaries to staff. In addition, money has been transferred to cover all club expenses until the end of the season, including Al Nassr’s women’s team, according to A Bola
– Montag, 9. Februar 2026

This season, Ronaldo has already played 22 matches, scoring 18 goals and providing 3 assists. Al Nassr currently sits second in the Saudi Pro League, just one point behind Al Hilal. The league has reiterated that each club retains control over its management, with no player intervention allowed.