🎥 Reaction to Ronaldo’s strike, the whole stadium joins in | OneFootball

The top match in the Saudi Pro League between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad is taking place without superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese player was absent from the squad, just as he was in the last league match. 

CR7 is reportedly dissatisfied with the transfer policy of the state fund PIF, which oversees four clubs in the Saudi league. From his perspective, Al-Nassr is being treated worse compared to other clubs.

In the 7th minute of the ongoing match, fans in the stadium responded to the superstar’s absence by holding up signs with his jersey number. 

It appears to be an act of solidarity, after the league association had made critical comments about the 41-year-old’s behavior. 

A spokesperson for the Saudi Pro League confirmed to the 'BBC' that the superstar has received a warning. "No individual, no matter how significant they may be," emphasized the league official, "may place themselves above their club."

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