Facing Champions League Blow Despite $500M+ Profits, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Teammate Forced to Stay Back Ahead of Major Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo can miss out on the upcoming AFC Champions League! After a phenomenal transfer window, this is a significant setback for Al Nassr. Despite generating profits of over $500 million, they might still be unable to appear in the AFC Champions League. Another unfortunate update comes as an enormous blow for Luis Castro’s side, as a major player is not traveling with the squad for the Al Raed.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) holds a 75% ownership stake in three prominent Saudi clubs including Al Nassr. Currently, the club is being questioned on a few legalities which could see them being expelled. There is yet to be a clear statement from either party.

A teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss another game!

Al Nassr will be traveling away to King Abdullah Sports City for their match against rivals Al Raed. After pulling off a few good performances recently, the squad will be looking to clinch another win. However, Seko Fofana is doubtful about starting against Al Raed. The French defensive midfielder has missed the last four games for the Knights of Najd. He played his last game against Al Taawoun in the SPL.

Seko Fofana is suspected to have sustained an injury after playing two games of the season. This could very well be the reason behind him not traveling with the first-team squad. However, this isn’t the only problem that they’ve been facing! Luis Castro’s side faces a major problem regarding their eligibility to play in the AFC Champions League. Shockingly, the club awaits an update from the Asian Football Confederation on their status in the prestigious competition. What is exactly going on? Let’s dive deeper.

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Al Nassr might suffer a premature and forced AFC Champions League exit

Al Nassr’s participation in the AFC Champions League hangs in the balance as they face the looming threat of expulsion. Primarily stemming from a blatant violation of ownership regulations. The Saudi club’s link to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) violates the AFC’s 30% revenue-based ownership limit. This financial transgression alone casts a shadow of uncertainty over Al Nassr’s future.

Al Nassr’s issue stems from their ties to other PIF-owned clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad in the tournament. AFC rules strictly prevent owners from having significant voting power in multiple clubs in the same competition. The AFC is under pressure to deal with these rule violations, and their decision will decide if Al Nassr can play in the cup competition. In this critical situation, Al Nassr’s future in the AFC Champions League depends on an upcoming decision. Their fate is uncertain while the governing body assesses the violations.

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