Source:REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] According to Saudi media reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to team training and is expected to play in the weekend match. Sources indicate that the period of uncertainty within Al-Nassr has ended, with team captain Ronaldo back in collective training after missing the previous few days of practice. The source confirmed that Ronaldo’s return to training does not mean he will participate in Wednesday’s AFC Champions League match against Al-Akkad; his official comeback is set for this weekend’s away match against Al-Hazm.
The source explained that his previous absence was due to management and organizational issues, as well as a social factor—specifically, delays in salary payments for some club staff and partners, which prompted the Portuguese captain to intervene directly to address the matter. The source added that the management of Al-Nassr has settled all outstanding financial obligations and distributed salaries in the past few hours. This move has resolved conflicts and opened the door for the club to restore internal management stability.
Lastly, the source emphasized that Ronaldo’s message is clear: to commit to the highest standards of professionalism and discipline, and to respect everyone working within the club system, both on and off the field.