An urgent medical trip to Madrid… Fears of Ronaldo’s absence from the World Cup

A state of anxiety prevails in sports circles in Portugal, after it was revealed that the injury of star Cristiano Ronaldo has worsened and that he will be absent for a longer period than expected.

Al-Nasr coach, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that recent medical examinations proved that Ronaldo’s injury was more serious than initially thought, which necessitated his travel to Madrid to receive treatment under the supervision of his personal doctor.

According to reports, “The Don” will be absent for a period of up to four weeks, which officially means his absence from the Portuguese national team’s friendlies expected at the end of this month against Mexico and the United States, amid a state of anticipation for his return to support the Saudi club at the decisive juncture of the season, in addition to his preparation to participate in the 2026 World Cup amid fears of his absence from the major event if he does not recover from the injury.