Juventus is refusing to give up in its dispute with Cristiano Ronaldo over unpaid wages dating back to the Covid era. The club has filed an appeal with the Court of Cassation in response to the arbitration decision that was upheld in favor of the former Portuguese striker last January. The issue arises from the club's 2025/26 financial statements, which Calcio e Finanza reviewed. The argument revolves over the so-called "Ronaldo card", a 2021 agreement involving €19.6 million in wages suspended during the pandemic. Following Ronaldo's transfer to Manchester United, the payment remained unresolved, prompting the player to pursue a lawsuit against Juventus. In April 2024, the arbitration panel granted the Portuguese soccer player around €9.8 million plus interest and revaluation, or half of the amount claimed. Juventus appealed the decision, but the Court of Turin rejected it on January 13, 2026, forcing the club to pay almost €80,000 in legal fees. The club has now brought the dispute to Italy's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court of Cassation, which will determine the legality of earlier rulings. Financially, Juventus says the €9.8 million had already been set aside and paid to Ronaldo for the 2023/24 season. As a result, no additional costs associated with the appeal are foreseen. If the Court of Cassation rules in the club’s favour, Juventus could seek to recover the amount already paid to its former number seven.