Cristiano Ronaldo 'Goes on Strike' And Is 'Refusing to Play For Al Nassr'

Cristiano Ronaldo has 'gone on strike' and is reportedly refusing to play for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

Ronaldo, 40, signed a new two-year extension with Al Nassr last year ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Portugal legend is set to play in his final international tournament this summer, and appears likely to end his career in the Middle East.

Al Nassr are one of four Saudi Pro League clubs owned by the Gulf state's Public Investment Fund (PIF), along with Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Al Ahli.

That means the four clubs in question have access to significantly increased transfer funds and can therefore attempt to secure deals to sign some of the world's top stars.

There has been some reported discontent at Al Ittihad, with star striker Karim Benzema reportedly feeling 'disrespected' by the club.

That's according to ESPN, who claim that the Frenchman was offered a new contract based largely on image rights payments that would see him receive effectively zero base salary as a result.

The 38-year-old is closing in on a move to fellow PIF-owned club Al Hilal.

According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, that has been a major point of contention for Ronaldo, with the 40-year-old said to be disappointed by Al Nassr's lack of transfer business compared to other clubs.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play at the 2026 World Cup with Portugal (Image: Getty)

It is claimed that Ronaldo has complained about 'the lack of investment at Al Nassr', with the Saudi club only having completed one permanent signing - Iraqi international midfielder Haydeer Abdulkareem - during the winter window.

The report adds that Ronaldo has effectively 'gone on strike' from the club and will play no part in Monday's Saudi Pro League clash against Al Riyadh.

SPORTbible have contacted Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives for comment.

Al Nassr sit second in the league table after 18 games, and are three points behind league leaders Al Hilal.