Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his regret to fans after a muscular injury forced him to cancel Al-Nassr’s planned China Tour. The Portuguese football star, who was set to face Zheijang and Shanghai Shenhua, conveyed his apologies for disappointing and worrying his supporters.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, disclosed that the decision to postpone the friendly games was made due to his inability to participate in front of the dedicated fan base. The injury, affecting his ability to play, prompted the rescheduling of the matches for a later period, as reported by Goal.
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo is INJURED
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Al Nassr's tour to China has been canceled due to Cristiano's injury. All tickets will be refunded. pic.twitter.com/uGTqBykY93
There are speculations that Ronaldo, the top goal scorer worldwide in 2023 with Portugal and Al-Nassr, might miss up to two weeks of action. This potential absence could also extend to Inter Miami’s scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia for the Riyadh Cup, where he is expected to reunite with Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo China Tour Cancelled
Reflecting on the unfortunate turn of events in China, Ronaldo stated, “In football, some things are beyond your control. Having played for 22 years with few injuries, I am genuinely saddened because Al-Nassr and I came to China for an enjoyable tour. Since 2003/2004, I’ve considered China my second home and always felt special here.”
Expressing his sadness, Ronaldo assured fans that the cancellation was not definitive. He expressed the desire to reschedule and return to make the Chinese people happy. Acknowledging the inevitability of challenges in football, he emphasized his commitment to the fans, saying, “I’m here, I’m with the fans, I’m with the Chinese people, and we are going to continue here.”
Despite the setback, Al-Nassr is making adjustments to their plans during the mid-season break. They are slated to face Messi and Inter Miami on February 1, followed by matches against Al-Hilal a week later, and Al Feiha on February 14 in the AFC Champions League.
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