Cristiano Ronaldo's start to life in Saudi Arabia has already faced a number of setbacks and his debut could now be delayed further as it has emerged that the former Manchester United forward cannot be registered.
The Portuguese international has joined Al-Nassr following the cancellation of his United contract back in November, joining a number of players who used to play in the European leagues. This is what has now emerged as the latest setback, with too many foreign players currently on the books at the club meaning that the 37-year-old cannot be registered yet.
Saudi Pro League rules state that clubs are allowed to register a maximum of eight foreign players and seven are allowed in a matchday squad. Al-Nassr already have eight on their books.
