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Cristiano Ronaldo had raised great expectations in the Middle East, after many years, the Portuguese star arrived in China to play a couple of friendlies with his current club, Al Nassr, however, everything was suspended, because the ‘Comandante ‘He suffered an injury and was not going to be able to participate in said matches.
“I love this country (China). I love being here. I love being with you. I want to play for you. Please don’t be sad, because I am too. “I apologize to all the fans, but I cannot play.”expressed the Portuguese.
“As you know, in football there are things you can’t control. In 22 years I haven’t had many injuries, so I’m very sad because Al Nassr and I came to enjoy this tour. I have been coming here since 2003 or 2004, I feel at home here, I feel like it is my second home”he finished.
Al Nassr statement announcing suspension of the tour.
With this decision by the Arab club, Al Nassr’s friendly against Inter Miami, scheduled to be played next month, remains in doubt, because it could also not be played due to Ronaldo’s absence.
Source: Elcomercio
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