The biggest story out of the recently concluded transfer window is Karim Benzema's move from Al Ittihad to Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal.
Actually, that's not quite true. The biggest story is Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to it.
Signing Benzema just hours before the deadline is a major coup for the Pro League leaders. The French striker is still among the best centre-forwards in world football, and joins a team already brimming with attacking talent.
According to multiple reports, Ronaldo was so incensed by the transfer that he refused to play in Al Nassr's Monday night match against Al Riyadh.
Ronaldo's frustration, the reports say, stems from what he perceives
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