Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the treatment from Al-Nassr compared to rival Al-Hilal, and the tensions have led to coach Jorge Jesus's absence from press statements.

In Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed dissatisfaction with the management of Al-Nassr club, run by PIF, compared to rival Al-Hilal. After refusing to play, the club's management prohibited coach Jorge Jesus and the players from making statements before and after the match against Al-Riyadh. The tensions within the team are evident, and Jorge Jesus could be fined for his absence from the press conference. On the field, Ronaldo scored the 961st goal of his career in the victory against Al-Kholood, ranking 2nd in the top scorers of the Saudi Pro League.