Cristiano Ronaldo is sent scathing warning by the Saudi Pro League as star - who earns £488,000-per-day - fumes at his side's lack of spending while Karim Benzema scores a hat-trick on debut for title
The Saudi Pro League has struck back at sulking striker Cristiano Ronaldo - warning that no individual 'however significant' is bigger than the competition. He is thought to be angry that Al Hilal, his side's main rivals, signed Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad, while Al Nassr's only January addition was a young midfielder. Benzema's debut for Al Hilal saw him score a hat-trick in a 6-0 win at Al Akhdoud on Thursday night. 'Cristiano has been fully engaged with Al Nassr since his arrival and has played an important role in the club's growth and ambition. Al Nassr have already spent £100m this season.
Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 21:43 UTC
