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Ronaldo Misses Second Straight Game for Al-Nassr Amid Reported Discontent with Club

On Feb 6, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo will miss a second straight game for Al Nassr, having been left out of the line-up for Friday night's match against Al Ittihad after also missing Monday's win over Al Riyadh.
Sources told ESPN that Cristiano Ronaldo planned to boycott Friday's game after not receiving a guarantee that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund would change the club's management.
January's transfer activity saw Al Hilal, 75% owned by the PIF, sign Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad, while the Saudi Pro League central fund provides annual funding based on club size.
The Saudi Pro League issued a statement on Thursday warning Ronaldo that no player could influence decisions beyond his own team, stressing that `Clubs have their own boards, their own executives and their own football leadership.`
Amid a tight title race, Al Nassr had expected Ronaldo to play, as he has been fully engaged and important for the club's growth while only a few points separate the top four.

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The Independent

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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.

3 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

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Cristiano Ronaldo missing from Al-Nassr team again after strike controversy

Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the Al-Nassr squad on Friday evening caught the eye of football fans around the world as his frustration with the Saudi Arabian Private Investment Fund continues

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Why is Cristiano Ronaldo Not Playing in Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad SPL 2025-26 Match Tonight? | ⚽ LatestLY

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Al-Nassr’s high-stakes clash against Al-Ittihad on Friday, 6 February 2026. Despite being physically fit, the 41-year-old forward has reportedly extended his "protest strike" due to frustrations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) recent management and transfer decisions. ⚽ Why is Cristiano Ronaldo Not Playing in Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad SPL 2025-26 Match Tonight?.

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