Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo's Club Accused of Favoritism, Portuguese Responds

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo's Club Accused of Favoritism, Portuguese Responds

Merih Demiral, a defender for Al-Ahli, accused the Saudi Pro League referees of favoring Al-Nassr after his team's 2-0 defeat. He stated that referees always help Al-Nassr win titles. Cristiano Ronaldo responded by criticizing players who complain on social media and called for preserving the league's image. The Saudi Pro League has yet to officially respond to the favoritism accusations.

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