Ronaldo Multitasks: Al Nassr’s ACL Night Meets Riyadh’s Badminton Buzz
11 February 2026
Ronaldo Multitasks: Al Nassr in ACL Night While Badminton Captivates Riyadh
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, watched his team’s AFC Champions League 2 match while attending a high-profile badminton event in Riyadh.
Ronaldo did not feature as Al Nassr beat Arkadag of Turkmenistan 1-0 in the first leg of the Asian competition.
Saudi newspaper Al Sharq Al Awsat published a clip showing the star at the Premier Badminton League, keeping pace with Al Nassr’s Asian campaign.
The Premier Badminton League is hosted in the Saudi capital as part of the opening rounds of Riyadh Season, which started on February 9.
Ahmad Al Jadi, a journalist for the newspaper and Nadina TV reporter, posted another video on X confirming Ronaldo was following the Asian match while at the badminton event.
This marked Ronaldo’s third consecutive absence due to a dispute with league officials over winter transfer spending policies.
Media reports suggest the Portuguese star is set to return to action for Al Nassr on Saturday when they visit Al Fateh in the 22nd round of the Roshen League.
Punchline: If Ronaldo ever runs out of things to multitask, he could start a side hustle as a professional multitasker—goal, shuttlecock, all in one breath.
Punchline: In Riyadh, the only thing quicker than Ronaldo’s footwork might be the shuttlecock as it learns who’s in charge of the scoreboard—the player or the transfer window.
