Tribal Football

War over? Ronaldo set for Al-Nassr return after two demands met

War over? Ronaldo set for Al-Nassr return after two demands met
War over? Ronaldo set for Al-Nassr return after two demands metREUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to end his strike at Al-Nassr this weekend.

The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend has sat out the past two Saudi Pro League games in protest against the lack of financial backing Al-Nassr received from the Public Investment Fund in comparison to Al-Hilal for last month's transfer window.

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But The Times says his exile is now over after two of Ronaldo's concerns were addressed.

Al-Nassr chief executive Jose Semedo and the director of football Simão Coutinho - both close allies and Portuguese compatriots of Ronaldo - have seen their powers re-established, while club staff who had gone without pay and have now seens their outstanding wages covered.

As such, Ronaldo will be back for Al-Nassr this weekend, though his future in the SPL remains in doubt.

 

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