"To summarise, Ronaldo is unhappy at what he perceives as a lack of investment in Al-Nassr while title rivals Al-Hilal - who are also part-owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) - were this week allowed to sign striker Karim Benzema. The purchase of former Ballon d'Or winner Benzema was funded by Al-Hilal's 'Golden Member' Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, who owns 75% of the club and is eager to purchase PIF's 25%."
"Benzema was signed from Al-Ittihad after failing to agree terms on a new contract and they will be the visitors to Al-Awwal Park Stadium tomorrow evening. By then, Al-Nassr could be four points drift with Al-HIlal in action this afternoon. Without Ronaldo leading the line, Al-Nassr beat Al-Riyadh on Monday, Sadio Mane netting the only goal in the first half."
Cristiano Ronaldo turned 41 and faces uncertainty over participation in Al-Nassr's match against Al-Ittihad amid dissatisfaction over perceived lack of investment at his club. Al-Hilal secured Karim Benzema with funding from Prince Alwaleed, who owns 75% of Al-Hilal and seeks to buy the PIF's 25%. Al-Nassr sit one point behind Al-Hilal and were heavily restricted in January transfers, prompting Ronaldo's anger. Ronaldo was pictured training but reports suggest he may miss a second consecutive match. Benzema joined from Al-Ittihad, who also lost N'Golo Kante and brought in Youssef En-Nesyri. Al-Nassr won their last game without Ronaldo.
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