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“I Am Sad” – Injured Cristiano Ronaldo Publicly Apologises to Chinese Fans After Cancellation of Al Nassr’s China Tour

Published Jan 23, 2024 | 8:07 AM EST

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Regrettably, the Al Nassr tour in China has been delayed, much to the disappointment of the fans in China. This decision appeared as a result of the legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo‘s persistent injury. Following this unfortunate news, the Portuguese icon took it upon himself to apologize to his Chinese fans.

This significant announcement was made at a recent conference hosted by representatives of the friendly tour. The organizers liaised with Al Nassr and mutually agreed on this course of action given the 38-year-old’s health condition. Present at the conference, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his regret regarding these unforeseen circumstances.

“I want to apologize to the Chinese fans. I know everyone must be sad because I am sad too,” expressed the Al Nassr captain. He continued, “I am a player who does not suffer from injuries often, even though I have completed 22 years on the field. But now I am very sad.”

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The unfortunate circumstances surrounding Cr7 began with reports of muscle discomfort during his training sessions with Al Nassr last week. Despite hopes that his condition would improve, he experienced persistent pain upon reaching China, a development that has led to the official postponement of the much-anticipated tour.

The subsequent query is whether Cristiano Ronaldo will be physically prepared to participate in the match against Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami on February 1st. Since its announcement in December, this game has been at the center of soccer-related discourse being described as the ‘Last Dance’ between Ronaldo and Messi.

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Though there has been no official announcement, it appears that Cristiano Ronaldo’s recovery from injury is still underway. With the final fixture of the China tour scheduled for 28th January canceled, indications point towards the Portuguese striker not being fit to return by this date.

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Moreover, with only a slight gap until the match against Inter Miami, his chances of participation seem less probable. In addition to these constraints, Al Nassr may be unlikely to expose their top scorer to potential risk during friendly matches.

Instead, they would likely prioritize proper healing before he represents them in the regular season starting on 14th February. Given these circumstances, there is a significant possibility that supporters may not witness the Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi showdown.

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