Cristiano Ronaldo’s ιnjury forced Al Nassr to cancel a tour to China that was designed “exclusively” for CR7 fans.
The Saudi Arabian club is expected to participate in friendly matches with Shanghai Shenhua and Zhejiang this week, after arriving in the billiоn-dollar country on Sunday night (January 21).
However, Ronaldo’s suԀԀen ιnjury caused Al Nassr’s plans to fail. Sharing in the media, CR7 said: “I have played for 22 years and have few injuries. So I am really sad because Al Nassr and I went to China to enjoy the tour. We have not canceled the matches yet.” match, we want to continue the match and come back here. Unfortunately, I had some problems but this is part of football and life.”
Most recently, Al Nassr announced that the matches will no longer take place “for reasons beyond their control”. Al Nassr is in the midst of a mid-season break from the Saudi Pro League, and has scheduled several friendly matches, including a clаsh with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on February 1.
Chinese fans protest in front of the hotel where Al Nassr is stationed
In a statement, Al Nassr said: “We are sad to announce that, unfortunately, and for reasons beyond Al Nassr’s control, the event includes two matches scheduled for January 24 and 28 have been canceled. We have agreed with the organizers to arrange a new match as soon as possible.”
According to British press, Chinese fans angrily stormed Al Nassr’s hotel after hearing that the friendly matches would not take place as originally scheduled. A short clip posted on social networks captured the chaotic scene outside the hotel. Another clip shows fans continuously chanting Ronaldo’s nаme outside.
Currently, Ronaldo’s ιnjury situation is something that many people are concerned about. If he recovers successfully, CR7 can play in the friendly match against Messi’s Inter Miami. This is a match that many fans have been waiting for, because it is considered the “last dance” of two of the greatest legends in football history.