Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr has cancelled its preseason tour to China following news that Cristiano Ronaldo had been injured. Ronaldo issued a public apology for the cancellation of the tour, stating during a news conference: “Well, guys, for me, today’s a sad day. Because I want to say sorry to the Chinese fans, especially in Shenzhen. Because as you know, in football, some things you cannot control.”
Ronaldo suffered a calf injury, however, he did not specify the extent of the setback. Al Nassr was previously scheduled to play against Shanghai Shenhua on Wednesday and Zhejiang on Sunday. The team would then return to Riyadh, where they will face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF on February 1.
Following the tour’s cancellation, organizers assured fans that they would be refunded for their tickets as well as flights and hotels. Whether Ronaldo will be fit in time to play against Miami remains to be seen.
