The real reason behind Cristiano Ronaldo's strike has been revealed; Portuguese media report that Al-Nassr is severely behind on salary payments, and if this issue isn't resolved, Ronaldo will continue his strike.

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are both among the top four clubs in the Saudi Pro League, yet Al-Nassr's conditions lag behind Al-Hilal's, particularly in terms of new players. This season, Al-Nassr only competes in the secondary AFC Champions League, while Al-Hilal plays in the primary one. Considering Ronaldo's €200 million yearly salary, it's understandable why Al-Nassr's real spending is lower than Al-Hilal's. With Benzema moving from Al-Ittihad Jeddah to Al-Hilal, this has motivated Ronaldo, leading the Portuguese star to start his strike. Benzema scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in his debut for Al-Hilal, further provoking Ronaldo. Consequently, Al-Nassr aims to challenge Al-Hilal for the Saudi Pro League title this season.

Is Ronaldo's strike really just about new signings? That doesn't quite add up! Since players from Team A cannot control Team B's transfers, the true reason for Ronaldo's strike has surfaced. According to the latest report from Portuguese media "Record," Ronaldo's strike is due to Al-Nassr's severe salary arrears. If the Saudi side pays the overdue wages, Ronaldo will participate in the upcoming Saudi Pro League match. However, as the situation remains unchanged, Ronaldo will continue to protest and strike.

This makes sense because there have been no penalties against Al-Nassr for Ronaldo's strike. If Ronaldo had struck over transfer issues at another club, it would definitely be considered a disciplinary problem. But if it's due to unpaid wages, Ronaldo's strike is completely justified and understandable, especially given his enormous salary. According to Transfermarkt data, Ronaldo's annual salary at Al-Nassr is €208 million, an astronomical figure.