"The former Ballon d'Or winner's move is seen as an ambitious one, as Al Hilal are the most successful club in Saudi football and the current league leaders. Despite winning the SPL with Al-Ittihad last year, the 38-year-old wanted to join the club that has won 21 league titles and four Asian Championships. Coached by two-time Champions League finalist Simone Inzaghi, they stunned Manchester City at last year's FIFA Club World Cup 4-3, knocking out Pep Guardiola's team."
"Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr's SPL match against Al-Riyadh amid reports he is unhappy about the transfer situation at his club. Ronaldo has scored 17 goals for the club this season. Portuguese media outlet A Bola reported that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unhappy that Al-Nassr have not strengthened their squad as they challenge for the league title. The Portuguese superstar forward decided to recuse himself from head coach Jorge Jesus' squad"
Karim Benzema transferred from Al-Ittihad to Al Hilal on the final day of the midyear transfer window. The move to Al Hilal, the most successful Saudi club with 21 league titles and four Asian Championships, was announced with fanfare. Benzema chose the record champions despite winning the SPL with Al-Ittihad last year. Cristiano Ronaldo was not named for Al-Nassr's match against Al-Riyadh amid reports of dissatisfaction. Ronaldo has scored 17 goals this season and reportedly felt Al-Nassr had not strengthened their squad sufficiently. Portuguese outlet A Bola reported that he recused himself from coach Jorge Jesus' squad over the lack of a significant addition.
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