Ronaldo told to 'know his place' and warned to 'show respect or leave'

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he “needs to know his place” as the Al‑Nassr striker remains on strike. Walid Al‑Faraj, a prominent television host and respected voice in Saudi football, criticised the forward’s behaviour and urged him to show greater respect to those who have helped keep him in the public eye late in his career.

Al‑Faraj said: “Cristiano Ronaldo needs to know his place. This country is called Saudi Arabia, not Ronaldo's Arabia. He confuses being an ambassador with being a manager. He's been a disappointment. He's an employee, he earns a millionaire's salary – more than he's ever earned in Europe – and he has to respect the league, or he has to leave.” He added: “Imagine a Manchester City player refusing to play in protest against the club owner's decisions.

Or an Arsenal player refusing two games because he's unhappy with the renewal offer.

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