Al-Nassr coach Postecoglou faced Cristiano Ronaldo mutiny before Jesus fallout

Cristiano Ronaldo’s friction with management extended beyond his recent departure from the Portugal national team camp. Reliable journalist Guillem Balague disclosed on his personal account on "X" that the Portuguese star had already defied Al-Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou earlier this season.

The August stadium exit

The incident occurred on 25 August during the third round of the Saudi Roshn League. Al-Nassr secured a 3-2 victory over Al-Ettifaq after trailing by two goals at half-time. According to Balague, Ronaldo struggled significantly during the first half and stormed off alone at the break.

He was subsequently substituted at the start of the second half. Rather than taking his place on the bench, the forward left the stadium entirely. Postecoglou addressed nothing regarding the event in his post-match press conference, keeping the matter under wraps until now.

Recent Nations League clash

This internal club rebellion preceded the current international dispute. Ronaldo walked out of the Portugal camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday following a falling out with manager Jorge Jesus. The conflict centered on his omission from the Nations League second-round match against Norway.

Ronaldo has featured in seven matches for Al-Nassr across the Roshn League and the AFC Champions League Elite this season. His statistical output includes three goals without recording a single assist.