Ronaldo Misses World Cup Friendlies Over Injury
Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out for the upcoming World Cup pre-World Cup friendly matches between his national team, Portugal, and tournament co-hosts United States &Mexico due to a hamstring injury. The 41-year-old forward sustained this specific ailment on February while playing in Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr club before being kept off by coach R for the scheduled games against Mexico (Mar)20th March). This absence is particularly significant given that Ronaldo holds all-time records with most goals scored men international football after scoring 143 times.
Key Points
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1Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained on February 28 while playing for Al-Nassr.
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2Ronaldo will miss all three pre-World Cup friendly matches scheduled between Portugal, the United States, and Mexico in North America.
Developments
Perspectives
Cristiano Ronaldo has been kept out of POR's pre-WC friendly matches with the United States due to a hamstring injury.
— [Mar 20, 16:05] Cristiano Ronaldo To Miss Portugal's Pre-World Cup Friendlies Due To Injury (Yardbarker)The Portuguese forward is sidelined because of a hamstring injury sustained on February while playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
— [Mar 20, 16:01] Why Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal's friendlies (Independent.co.uk)A confirmed diagnosis indicates that the muscle damage prevents him from participating before World Cup play begins on March
— (Timescolonist)Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Portugal's pre-World Cup friendlies against Mexico (March) due to a hamstring injury sustained earlier this month but is expected back in one or two weeks with his World Cup participation secured by coach Roberto Martínez, who noted the player remains physically fit.