Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss his second game as his apparent strike continues.
The former Manchester United star, who turned 41 on Thursday, sat out Al Nassr's last match amid reports he is unhappy at the backing they are being given by the Saudi government compared to other clubs in the country's Pro League.
Hopes had been raised that the Portuguese had ended his protest – which saw him miss Monday's win over Al Riyadh - after he posted a picture of himself in training on social media on Wednesday.
However, it now looks like he will sit out Friday's match against last year's champions Al Ittihad, which is being viewed as a must-win fixture.
Ronaldo is reportedly paid almost £500,000 a day to play for Al Nassr, who are second in the table and four points behind leaders Al Hilal.
He is thought to be angry that Al Hilal, his side's main rivals, signed Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad, while Al Nassr's only January addition was a young midfielder. Benzema's debut for Al Hilal saw him score a hat-trick in a 6-0 win at Al Akhdoud on Thursday night.
Ronaldo also believes his club, which is yet to lift the title, are not receiving the same level of support as Al Hilal and the other two club's owned by the country's sovereign wealth fund.
He has 18 months left on his contract, which includes a £43m release clause. However, whether there would be any suitors for a 41-year-old at that price remains to be seen. While clubs are allowed designated players, many in MLS would find it difficult to get close to Ronaldo's current salary. There is also zero chance of a return to Old Trafford, according to sources.
The Pro League declined to comment, although Daily Mail Sport understands officials are bemused by the situation.
Benzema's move was not funded by PIF but by a private investor – and Al Nassr could follow suit if they found similar backing. Ronaldo has input into each signing his club makes and the view of the league is that funding is distributed evenly across all PIF clubs. Al Nassr have already spent £100m this season.
rebaciknop
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This guy naaa RAM abeg no be 🐐 at all
voebeipsuy
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his problem isn't the money else he wouldn't have said anything or protested as not to hurt his wages, riches paid, and the footballer of all time 🐐
0 World cups
voebeipsuy
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his problem isn't the money else he wouldn't have said anything or protested as not to hurt his wages, riches paid, and the footballer of all time 🐐
His not doing his job but still taking money selfish animal
ciuceimnsy
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CR7 is 41 years old but he’s acting as 14 year old boy
Nudbdeimo
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Mr 1000 goals. All is focus is goal and goals and later some of his fans we said is goat. although is goat among Carmel.
Njerehood
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If CR7 is really upset, then he should also boycott the salary and benefits paid by the club to him!
his problem isn't the money else he wouldn't have said anything or protested as not to hurt his wages, riches paid, and the footballer of all time 🐐
Himbcmp
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Is this guy more than a top man at Al Nassr? The coach can still use other players…
Sovoty
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He is throwing away his lead in the top scorer race. And might affect his team chances of winning the league. Ronaldo is not messiah, the world is as it is. He can't change anything, no one is going to dance to his tune not especially the hands that feed him. He shd go back to playing football. He can speak his mind then let the politics remain to those guys in charge. Nothing is fair in life, at 41 years he should know that.
Dreams_cant_be_buy
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factos 👀
KingCarrot
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If CR7 is really upset, then he should also boycott the salary and benefits paid by the club to him!
Jaobempsu
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let me stay home no one cares about cry babysitting
Jaobempsu
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11 G/A in 31 games for Sporting CP. 218 G/A in 346 games for Man United. 581 G/A in 438 games for Real Madrid. 129 G/A in 134 games for Juventus. 133 G/A in 127 games for Al-Nassr. 179 G/A in 226 games for Portugal. 1251 G/A in 1302 games. 𝟒𝟏 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒. 🌟🇵🇹
out of topic delusional fans
DEO90
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Oga just resign and save yourself from all this embarrassments. u big pass all this attitude 🙄
bosskbeeee
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11 G/A in 31 games for Sporting CP. 218 G/A in 346 games for Man United. 581 G/A in 438 games for Real Madrid. 129 G/A in 134 games for Juventus. 133 G/A in 127 games for Al-Nassr. 179 G/A in 226 games for Portugal. 1251 G/A in 1302 games. 𝟒𝟏 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒. 🌟🇵🇹
Labadkotyz
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did u hear about al nassar b4 Ronaldo join the club....did this SPL famous in media b4 Ronaldo join them...
Paodekpsuy
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go arsenal club cr7
Richard0010
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Al Nasir decided not to use him today… this media said the strike still ongoing… he taught they will be begging him nah
wisbcemprt
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Y do he keep on crying wherever he goes?
wekbelouz
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So that you can show the world that Al Nassr could not win the title because you were not there in some match
walex2
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you are very foolish. someone is saying here that if his team must win, they should buy players up to the task to deliver, and you are talking nonsense.
I thought u always hes single handly win them the cups how come hes looking for more players every times
faebdlnorz
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Ronaldo is finished in football for now he can not tried this premier League He will be bench forever
Zuzeiopryz
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Ronaldo is not a factor and has nowhere to go. Let Al Nassr fire him. He's just a shadow of himself. That is why Portugal can not go far in any competition
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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1000 goals mission is destroy
faebdlnorz
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The teams can do without him
Petbcdioy
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you are very foolish. someone is saying here that if his team must win, they should buy players up to the task to deliver, and you are talking nonsense.
Boaadiosz
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He can stay at home no body cares
U already here.. Means u care 😂😂
baaablnost
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one of the way to get easy money...contract terminated..got compensation
Kevin201
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Give him boycott d'Or
Yusdilostu
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He can stay at home no body cares
CristianNangombe
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He always starts complaining in the WC year huh and then be unfocused at the World cup? Big fan but Cr7 is his own worst enemy.
Caoiklprt
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I'm in doubt for Ronaldo 1000 goals
messiTheGoatttt
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cry baby