Ronaldo under Fire: Ex-Goalkeeper Al-Deayea Accuses Him of Leaking Info to the Media
8 February 2026
Ronaldo under media spotlight
Former Al Hilal goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Deayea blasted Cristiano Ronaldo, accusing him of using media pull to sway coverage around his move and actions with Al Nassr.
He linked Ronaldo's influence to his agent's ties with leading journalists, suggesting Ronaldo enjoys a larger platform to shape discussions than most peers.
Saudi league tensions and Benzema's transfer
The current friction inside Al Nassr stems from Ronaldo's insistence on sitting out matches, challenging the Saudi Investment Fund's support structure, particularly after Benzema's transfer.
Al-Deayea also criticized Mohammed Noor for comments on Benzema's departure to Al Hilal, saying Benzema is not Ronaldo in terms of media leverage, and noting how Noor's stance has shifted after Benzema joined Al Hilal.
Closing thoughts
In football, many stars wield influence beyond the pitch; skepticism remains about how much media power truly shapes the sport.
Punchline 1: If rumors counted as goals, Ronaldo would lead the league by a landslide.
Punchline 2: And if headlines paid salaries, Ronaldo would retire a billionaire with a standing ovation from the press room.
