RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday amid reports he is on strike over the club’s lack of transfer activity. Portuguese media outlet A Bola reported that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is unhappy that Al-Nassr, which is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investement Fund, has not strengthened its squad as it challenges for the league title. Heading into the game, Al-Nassr were second behind rival Al Hilal, which is also backed by the PIF and has been linked with Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday amid reports he is on strike over the club’s lack of transfer activity.…