Al Nassr — the club Cristiano Ronaldo plays for in Saudi Arabia — have been banned by FIFA from registering new players due to “outstanding debt”.
The ban means the Saudi Pro League side could technically sign new players but would be unable to register them to play until their debts are cleared.
“The club Al Nassr is currently prevented from registering new players due to outstanding debts,” a FIFA spokesperson said.
“The relevant bans will be lifted immediately upon the settlement of the debts being confirmed by the creditors concerned.”
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December...
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What are the odds of this ban actually being upheld?
Solid maybe
i guess they could sell ronaldo??? :p