After playing their last group stage match in the AFC Champions League Two in December, Al Nassr will play the first leg of the Round of 16 match against Arkadag. Al Nassr are the strong favorites to win the match and the competition due to their star players. The competition has seen rotated squads throughout … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo was told by the Saudi Pro League that “no individual — however significant — determines decisions beyond their own club,” amid a dispute over transfer spending. The Portuguese superstar, who turned 41 on Thursday, is unhappy with Al Nassr‘s lack of activity in the January transfer window. Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training and senior Saudi officials expect him to end his strike. Ronaldo had been considering his future in Saudi Arabia due to concerns over the financial backing Al Nassr are receiving compared to other clubs. Ronaldo is now expected to play against Al Ittihad on Friday, although his … Read more
Feb. 2, 2026, 5:09 a.m. ET Al Nassr will not have star forward Cristiano Ronaldo available when it faces Al Riyadh on Monday, Feb. 2. The reason for Ronaldo’s absence is somewhat unclear. Local reports initially said the Portuguese star’s absence was due to load management, with a key game against Al Ittihad set for … Read more