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Cristiano Ronaldo still in Saudi Arabia amid reports his private jet has left

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr side host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Clear Decision on Long-Term Al Nassr Future

Ronaldo hasn’t held back in his views on Al Nassr’s transfer strategy.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Strike Justified by Unlikely Figure

Ronaldo has constructed a golden echo chamber for himself in Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Ends’ Strike After Two Demands Granted

The tone of reports hailing Ronaldo’s return date have been telling.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9

‘Jokingly’—Karim Benzema’s Message to Cristiano Ronaldo After Stormy Transfer

Al Nassr’s captain has missed the club’s last two matches after Benzema joined rivals Al Hilal.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9

Al Nassr Fans Make Feelings Clear on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ongoing Strike

Ronaldo sat out Friday’s huge game against Al Ittihad.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 7

Why MLS Clubs Can’t Sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is at war with Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr squad for second successive game

The Portugal star was missing from the line-up for Friday night’s match against Al Ittihad.

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight following Al Nassr 'strike action'?

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly on strike and has been told that he's not bigger than the Saudi Pro League

FourFourTwo · Feb 6

Cristiano Ronaldo Sent Stinging Warning Over Ongoing Al Nassr Dispute

Former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema has inadvertently played a big role in the controversy.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6