OFFICIAL: Ronaldo receives a harsh blow from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation

The Saudi Professional Football League has released a strong declaration to reprimand Cristiano Ronaldo following the Portuguese star’s strike against the transfer regulations.

Trouble is brewing within Al Nassr as captain Cristiano Ronaldo was unexpectedly absent in the win over Al Riyadh on February 2nd. According to reliable sources, this was a deliberate strike by the 41-year-old forward to express his dissatisfaction with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Ronaldo feels he deserves greater respect for his significant contributions to the development of football in the country, while also voicing displeasure over what he perceives as special treatment given to direct rivals, especially Al Hilal, in acquiring top-tier stars.

The root of the rift stems from Al Hilal’s successful signing of Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad, who immediately benefited with a hat-trick by the French striker.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo believes Al Nassr was "neglected" during the January transfer window. In response, the Saudi Professional Football League organizers issued a firm message reaffirming the league’s commitment to the rule of law.

A federation spokesperson emphasized: "Cristiano has been fully dedicated to Al Nassr and plays a crucial role in the club’s ambitions. Like any elite athlete, he wants to win. But no individual—no matter how important—can make decisions beyond the scope of their club".

The federation also clarified that the financial mechanisms are applied equally to all teams based on sustainability and the independence of each management board. Al Nassr’s inability to buy players this winter is a consequence of their heavy spending earlier on names like João Félix and Kingsley Coman, which temporarily exhausted their budget.

Conversely, the deal to bring Benzema to Al Hilal was made through resources from a separate private investor. The federation stated: "Each club operates independently under the same rules... Decisions on recruitment and spending belong to that club within a financial framework designed to ensure competitive balance".

Despite ongoing speculation about activating the £56 million release clause to leave the Middle East this summer, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with his teammates last week.

However, uncertainty still surrounds his availability for the big match against Al Ittihad on February 6th. Al Nassr is trying to ease tensions with heartfelt birthday wishes to "CR7," reminding everyone of his leadership role.

Nevertheless, the federation’s message was clear: the focus must always be on football on the pitch, and no star player has the right to stand above the common rules of this increasingly professional league.