Update on Ronaldo's Saudi Situation
A sports report published today clarifies Cristiano Ronaldo's travel plans as he deals with his latest upset in the Roshen Pro League.
Sources to the Saudi newspaper Al-Yawm say Ronaldo is in Riyadh and there is no truth to him leaving Saudi Arabia.
The report adds that Ronaldo trained with Al Nassr today ahead of the Arkadag clash, but it seems likely the Portuguese star will return to match action for the next Al Nassr game in the Roshen league.
Context and Next Steps
Al Nassr will host Arkadag on Wednesday evening in the first leg of the AFC Champions League knockout round 2.
In recent fixtures Ronaldo has been sidelined by frustration with Roshen's transfer policy, but he has been cheered by Al Nassr supporters in the Clasico against Al Ittihad, with banners bearing his name and squad number in the stands.
Ronaldo reportedly fumed after French striker Karim Benzema moved to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad during the winter window.
According to CBS Sports, Ronaldo holds a contractual release clause of 50 million euros with Al Nassr.
Update: the saga continues, and so does Ronaldo's calendar—rumor-mill players report for duty; reality shows up in training gear, and fans bring snacks.
Punchline 1: If transfers were jokes, Ronaldo would never be on the bench—he'd still be in the headlines queue.
Punchline 2: The only red card Ronaldo fears is the one that says "No more rumors."
