Cristiano Ronaldo: Absence Appreciated in Derby

Cristiano Ronaldo's relationship with the Saudi Arabian Federation appears to be at a critical point. The 41-year-old star has reportedly excluded himself from Al Nassr, believing that the Federation favors Al Hilal.

The Portuguese star did not play against Al Ittihad on Friday (06/02), but Al Nassr fans cheered him, raising yellow cards with the number «7» and chanting his name.

Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to play sparked a reaction from the league, which «warned» him. According to reports, Ronaldo responded by warning that he would leave the country, having a release clause of 50 million euros.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United player believes that the transfer policy of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is detrimental to Al Nassr.