US Edition"Self-indulgent nonsense” - Ex-Liverpool star slams Cristiano Ronaldo for ‘ridiculous’ decision to go on strike at Al-Nassr
Ronaldo is reportedly striking over transfer disputes involving the Saudi Public Investment Fund; bookies suggest a move to Major League Soccer as a leading option.
- Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly went on strike at Al-Nassr, missing the club's win at Al-Riyadh yesterday.
- Following Karim Benzema's transfer to Al-Hilal from Al-Ittihad, Ronaldo reportedly took his frustrations out on the Public Investment Fund over how they handled the deal.
- Ladbrokes adjusted markets and its Nicola McGeady said `It seems the end of the road is nearing for Ronaldo’s Saudi adventure,` listing MLS at 6/4 and retirement at 3/1.
- Speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo's future has pushed potential destinations, with markets showing a 3/1 chance of retirement and MLS linked prominently, as he chases 1000 goals.
- Rapid betting moves and transfer speculation have amplified the situation, turning the absence into an active market story and highlighting the Public Investment Fund’s unusual stakes in both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
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Ronaldo returns to Al-Nassr training after ‘strike’ over PIF preferential treatment
Ronaldo, who is paid around £500,000 per day, was absent for Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh on Monday after taking issue with the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s running of the club
Cristiano set to boycott second-successive Saudi Pro League game due to frustrations with PIF, could leave Al Nassr by June
The Al-Nassr star had not featured in the club's 1-0 win over Al Riyadh on Monday, in protest of PIF's alleged lack of investment in Al Nassr and to give their arch-rivals, Al Hilal, an advantage and greater effort.
Sources: Unhappy Ronaldo to boycott 2nd game
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo will maintain his stance and boycott a second-straight league game after not receiving a concrete guarantee that the Saudi Arabia PIF will make changes regarding the Saudi Pro League club's management, sources told ESPN.
Karim Benzema changes to the leader of the Saudi-Arab league, there are also transfers at other clubs. Only Cristiano Ronaldo looks for new teammates in vain - and apparently has a bad mood. After a strike there are even rumors about a change of club.
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