"Ronaldo, who turned 41 last week, has not played for the Saudi Arabian club since January 30, missing the wins over Al-Riyadh and Al-Ittihad as part of a self-imposed exile to demonstrate his unhappiness at the club's management. His displeasure was initially sparked by a lack of investment in Al-Nassr compared to title rivals Al-Hilal. Al-Hilal were able to sign Karim Benzema on transfer deadline day - a move funded by a private investor - while Al-Nassr failed to make significant additions."
"It has since emerged Ronaldo, and the rest of the squad, were unhappy at an interview given by the club's chairman of the board, Abdullah Al-Majed, in which he criticised the work of the club's CEO Jose Semedo and the Portuguese staff, including coach Jorge Jesus. The A Bola report suggests Al-Majed could be removed from his role in the coming days."
"Ronaldo is also reported to have baulked at the fact several club employees have not been paid on time. Al-Nassr have now settled the outstanding payments. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward has begun team training once again. He won't be involved in tomorrow's AFC Champions League 2 play-off against Turkmenistan side Arkadag - he has regularly been rested for games in the competition - but will be back in the squad for Saturday's Pro League game at Al-Fateh."
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended a self-imposed exile and will return to Al-Nassr's squad for Saturday's Pro League match at Al-Fateh. He had not played since January 30 to protest the club's management, citing a lack of transfer investment compared with rivals Al-Hilal, who signed Karim Benzema with private funding. Ronaldo and teammates were upset by comments from chairman Abdullah Al-Majed criticizing CEO Jose Semedo and Portuguese staff, and Al-Majed could be removed. Ronaldo demanded late staff payments be settled, which the club has done. He resumed team training, will miss an AFC Champions League 2 play-off, and posted a V for victory.
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