Ronaldo Misses Second Game for Al Nassr Amid Protests

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed his second game for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League due to ongoing protests against the club's management, specifically targeting the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Ronaldo did not participate in the Riyadh derby against Al Riyadh and is also rumored to miss the match against Al Ittihad on Friday during the 21st round of the league campaign.

The protests are a response to disappointing results and the high-profile transfer of Karim Benzema to Al Ittihad, a title rival. Ronaldo believes that the transfer has negatively impacted the team's efforts to secure the league title, which is currently led by Al Hilal.

As a 41-year-old forward, Ronaldo holds significant influence over Al Nassr's performance, making his absence particularly noticeable during the title race. The club's reaction to Ronaldo's protest has not been disclosed, but Al Nassr is expected to provide indications regarding their title pursuit in the near future.