Cristiano Ronaldo and N'Golo Kante go AWOL as Saudi project implodes

The Saudi Pro League is in crisis mode amid upheaval at Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad, with Cristiano Ronaldo and N'Golo Kante going on strike following Karim Benzema's controversial move to Al-Hilal. Unlike in previous years, the Saudi Pro League transfer window shut concurrently with the major European ones on Monday. Three big storylines dominated the headlines on Deadline Day. For one, it emerged that Karim Benzema was on his way to record Asian champions Al-Hilal. The Riyadh giants were able to exploit his unhappiness at Al-Ittihad. The deal was officially confirmed shortly before the deadline. The reigning Pro League champions had upset the French superstar with their "disrespectful"...