Cristiano Ronaldo has been reinstated to the Al Nassr squad for their upcoming Saudi Professional League match against Al Fateh, scheduled for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. local time.
the Portuguese superstar had previously been absent from matches against Al Riyadh (0-1) and Al Ittihad (2-0) as part of a protest against the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Ronaldo’s absence stemmed from concerns regarding insufficient investment in the club during the winter transfer window, reported delays in salary payments, and a perceived reduction in the authority of the sports management team.
following discussions and an apparent agreement with the PIF, Ronaldo was held back during the Champions League 2 fixture against Friend on Wednesday. However, he is now available for selection by manager Jorge Jesus for the league contest, according to reports from Flashscore. this return signals a resolution to the issues that led to his prior absence and indicates a renewed commitment from both the player and the club.