CR7 dropped for two straight matches amid transfer protest
Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has left Cristiano Ronaldo out of the squad for Friday’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ittihad.
The absence marks the second consecutive league fixture the 41-year-old forward will miss.
Reports indicated that Ronaldo is staging a personal protest linked to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund that owns several top clubs in the league.
<span;>Despite returning to training earlier in the week, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not selected for the matchday squad.
Sources suggested that Ronaldo is dissatisfied with what he believes is insufficient financial backing for Al-Nassr compared to league rivals, particularly Al-Hilal.
His continued absence has intensified speculation about his future at the club as the season progresses.
