Cristiano Ronaldo have refused to play for Al-Nasser In their game with Al-Riyadh later today, after claiming that other PIF-owned clubs are getting preferential treatment. According to a report in Portuguese newspaper A Bola.

Al-Nasr is one of four clubs whose majority shareholder is the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund – Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad being the others.

A Bola claims Ronaldo is disillusioned by the lack of investment in his club compared to their Saudi Pro League rivals.

The final straw was the news that former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema is set to join Al-Hilal after failing to negotiate a new deal at Al-Ittihad.

Ronaldo will miss the crucial derby clash

It leaves Al-Nasr in a difficult situation ahead of their crucial game this afternoon.

Al-Hilal are top of the table but have drawn their last two matchesThat opened the door for Al-Nasr, who would move level on points with a win against Al-Riyadh, although they would have played more games.

Despite Ronaldo’s displeasure, Al-Nasr still boast an expensive assembled line-up that includes Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman.

Ronaldo signed a new contract with Al-Nasr in June last year which will run until June 2027 when he turns 42.