Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to miss Al Nassr’s opening two fixtures of the 2026-27 season after marrying his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, according to reports in Saudi Arabia.
The Portuguese forward will reportedly be absent when Al Nassr begin their Roshn Saudi League title defence against Al Fateh next Saturday. He is also expected to miss the club’s meeting with Al-Diriyah three days later in the round of 32 of the King’s Cup.
Saudi newspaper Al Yaum reported that Ronaldo’s absence is linked to his wedding ceremony with Rodriguez, which is taking place today, Saturday.
Ronaldo has not played or trained with Al Nassr since Portugal’s involvement in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico ended on 6 July. Portugal were eliminated in the last 16 after losing 1-0 to Spain.
There had been an expectation that the 41-year-old would rejoin Al Nassr after the standard legal period allowed following a player’s departure from an international tournament. That period extends to 21 days from the end of a team’s World Cup campaign.
However, Ronaldo did not return to training within that timeframe and was not included in the club’s overseas training camp, which concluded on Wednesday.
His absence has continued since Al Nassr returned to Riyadh. As a result, he has missed every training session held during the club’s preparations in the three cities used for their camps: the Saudi capital, Abha and Lisbon.
In total, Ronaldo has been away from Al Nassr’s training programme for 32 days, according to the report.
His delayed return means Al Nassr are set to begin the new campaign without the player who has led their attack and remains the focal point of their ambitions in domestic and continental competition.
The club are seeking to retain the Saudi league title they won last season, ending a seven-year wait for the championship. They are also aiming to win the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time in their history.
Al Nassr’s first competitive assignment will come against Al Fateh in the opening round of the Roshn Saudi League. Their subsequent King’s Cup tie against Al-Diriyah will take place just three days later, leaving the club to start the season without Ronaldo if the reported schedule for his return is confirmed.
Ronaldo’s absence follows a prolonged break after Portugal’s World Cup exit, rather than an injury-related setback. The reports therefore indicate that his first appearance for Al Nassr in the new season will come after the club’s opening league and cup fixtures.