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"We should ask him" - Al-Hilal CEO provides response when asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's recent antics after Benzema move
Al Hilal CEO Esteve Calzada denies favoritism claims amid Cristiano Ronaldo's protest after Karim Benzema's transfer, highlighting multiple funding sources behind signings.
- This week, Karim Benzema moved from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo furious and his future in doubt as he refused to play for Al Nassr in protest.
- Amid PIF ownership of multiple clubs, Benzema's move to Al Hilal was one of seven winter signings, and reports say Prince Alwaleed bin Talal privately funded the deal alongside other sources.
- Defending his club, Calzada stressed that only Ronaldo knows his reasons, listing three financing sources and denying any talks while highlighting Benzema's role in youth development.
- The club has yet to decide on sanctions for Ronaldo, who missed the Al Riyadh match in a personal protest, and his availability for the Al-Ittihad match on February 6 remains uncertain despite 17 goals this season.
- Ronaldo's quick exit is constrained by transfer windows, with Major League Soccer's window open only until March 26, making MLS the realistic short-term option.
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Karim Benzema is now playing for the Saudi football league leader. Competitor Cristiano Ronaldo likes that so little that he apparently even tries to prevent the transfer. The Portuguese is extremely dissatisfied and on strike.
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