Cristiano Ronaldo’s future in Saudi Arabia is no longer as certain as it once appeared. With tensions rising behind the scenes at Al-Nassr, the possibility of a high-profile exit has reopened speculation about where Ronaldo could finish his career and whether his rivalry with Lionel Messi could take on a new chapter.

Ronaldo sat out Friday’s huge game against Al Ittihad.

His former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema moved from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal, but a lack of moves by his own club, Al-Nassr, has the superstar questioning his future

Al Nassr are prepared for Liverpool 's Mohamed Salah or Man United's Bruno Fernandes to take Cristiano Ronaldo's place. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Cristiano Ronaldo is at war with Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second straight game for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Friday amid reports he's unhappy with the club's majority owner. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not in the squad when Al-Nassr faced defending champion Al-Ittihad.

The legend of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is strong within the fabric of European football, but Robert Lewandowski has thrown himself in the mix with the two all-time greats.

Turmoil at Al Nassr could result in Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a new club in the near future.