If the prime purpose of hiring Cristiano Ronaldo was generating attention and profile, Saudi Arabia has had value for money. Its top football division, the Saudi Pro League, is decades old, but only when Ronaldo came on board in 2022 did it have a prayer of becoming mainstream.

Frustration over Al-Nassr’s subdued January transfer window led the Portuguese star to make himself unavailable for Monday’s 1-0 victory over Al-Riyadh, multiple media outlets reported, turning a routine league match into a pointed moment of leverage from one of football’s most demanding competitors.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told by the Saudi Pro League that "no individual -- however significant -- determines decisions beyond their own club" amid a dispute over transfer spending.

Ronaldo has crossed the Beckham threshold, evolving from being famous for football to being famous for being famous

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 41st birthday, prompting a look back at memorable moments. A highlight includes his appearance at a high-profile boxing match alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.