Saudi Pro League Releases Official Statement on Ronaldo's Protest Against Playing

The Saudi Pro League issued an official statement regarding the case of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's protest against playing for Al Nassr, due to dissatisfaction with the management of the PIF group. Ronaldo has refused to play for Al Nassr since the team's 1-0 victory over Al Riyad on February 2nd, despite having no injury. Media reports suggest this stems from his dissatisfaction with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which owns four clubs in the Saudi Pro League: Al Ahli, Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, and Al Nassr, and their lack of enthusiasm for team reinforcement. Additionally, it was revealed that 'CR7' attempted to block a deal involving Karim Benzema's potential transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal. The league's statement emphasized that each club operates independently under the same rules, with management decisions about player recruitment, spending, and strategies remaining within each club's discretion, while maintaining financial sustainability and competitive balance.