Cristiano Ronaldo's first presentation of 2024 will have to wait. This Tuesday, January 23rd, will take place Al-Nassr announced the suspension of soon-scheduled friendlies against Shanghai Shenshua and Zhejiang in China due to the injury of its star. The Spanish and Argentine press also raised the possibility that this measure could impact Lionel Messi's scheduled clash against Inter Miami.
“We regret to announce that unfortunately and for reasons beyond the control of Al-Nassr, the two matches scheduled for January 24th and 28th have been postponed to a date to be determined,” the Saudi team reported in a statement shared on their social networks.
In a press conference, “CR7” apologized for not being able to fulfill the agreed obligations. “I apologize to all Chinese fans. I know everyone is sad and I am too. As you know, in football there are things that cannot be controlled. China is a second home,” he said.
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The organizers of both games said they would refund the money for the tickets sold, which were sold out. Al-Nassr added this out of consideration for the fans of Cristiano Ronaldowill complete his training in the city of Shenzen, where his arrival caused a stir among the local population.
Will Al-Nassr play against Messi's Inter Miami?
Argentine and Spanish media such as Olé, TyC Sports and Mundo Deportivo warned of the possibility that “Bicho” will not make it to Messi's friendly against Inter Miami. “Cristiano, injured: The China tour was interrupted and the friendly match against Messi is questionable”, “Cristiano Ronaldo was injured: There will be no duel against Lionel Messi”, “Ronaldo, injured: The China tour was interrupted and he would “Don’t play against Leo Messi,” were some of the headlines.
It is currently not confirmed what injury the Portuguese has and how serious it is. The duel against the MLS team is scheduled for next Thursday, February 1st and will be the reunion of the two stars, more than a year after their last confrontation.
Olé focused the news on the possibility that Cristiano could miss the friendly against Inter Miami. Photo: Olé