Ronaldo Under Fire: A Saudi Host Demands He Know His Size

Overview

A fiery commentary from a Saudi sports host targets Cristiano Ronaldo after his involvement in Karim Benzema’s potential move to Al Hilal, urging the Portuguese star to recognize his place in the market. The host argues that the winter market is the hottest in history, driven by dramatic stories and big names, and that Ronaldo's influence should be measured against the league's broader ambitions rather than headlines alone.

Media reports suggested Ronaldo did not participate in the Round 20 clash between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh, citing concerns about the squad’s reinforcement needs as the reason for his absence. The claim mirrors a narrative that the team’s backing during the winter window is pivotal to competitive balance.

Speaking on the show Akshn with Waleed, the host said: “Imagine a league clash for the top of the table where everyone is watching the transfer window more than the ball—this is the hottest mercato in the league’s history because of the stories surrounding it.”

He added: “Ronaldo did not play in the Riyadh match, claiming the team wasn’t reinforced, although many view his summer move as the strongest in the mercato.”

He continued: “Some said Ronaldo blocked Benzema’s move to Al Hilal, but the reality is that Al Ittihad made a limited bid, before some strange developments in the final hours.”

“Today at noon, Al Ittihad put forward a fresh offer to Benzema after league approval, but his brother refused, insisting on a move to Al Hilal.”

When asked why the offer was rejected, Benzema’s agent reportedly replied that the player does not want anyone imposing their choices on him, a not-so-subtle nod to Ronaldo’s influence.

“Every player must know his size; you can’t build a league project on a single star, no matter how valuable they are,” the host asserted. “Discussions about prestige should not overshadow the need for collective, professional planning.”

He concluded: “No star signing should be treated as indispensable; they arrive with salaries many could only dream of, not out of love for the club. Professionalism must prevail as long as the money talks.”

Punchline time: In football, size matters—mostly the size of the trophy cabinet, not the ego. And if confusion over transfers were a sport, this window would be an Olympic event.

Punchline two: If contracts came with a map, Ronaldo would still need a compass—the only direction that truly matters is winning, and that comes with numbers, not headlines.