Cristiano Ronaldo’s career has been remarkable, and there are now discussions about how much longer he might play.
At 41, he has had successful periods with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, before joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Throughout his 24 years in professional football, the Portugal forward has won five Ballon d’Or awards, made 1302 appearances, scored 955 goals, and provided 306 assists.
In late 2025, Ronaldo hinted that the 2026 World Cup might be his last, suggesting retirement could come soon after.
Recently, he made headlines off the field due to his strike action against the Saudi Public Investment Fund.
Ronaldo missed training with Al-Nassr and did not participate in their Monday night match against Al-Riyadh, which they won 1-0 without him.
The reason for his strike was his belief that the Saudi Public Investment Fund was favoring other teams in transfer dealings, disadvantaging Al-Nassr.
Although Ronaldo returned to training on Wednesday, the Saudi Pro League has released a statement addressing his concerns.
A spokesperson from the league said, “The Saudi Pro League is built on the principle that each club operates independently under the same rules.
They added, “Clubs have their own management and leadership. Recruitment and spending decisions are made by each club within a framework intended for sustainability and balance. This applies uniformly across the league.
“Cristiano has been actively involved with Al-Nassr since joining and has played a vital role in the club’s progress and ambitions.
“As a top competitor, he wants to win, but no individual has control over decisions outside their own club.
“Recent transfer moves show that clubs are making independent choices within established financial guidelines.”