Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Monday, 02 March 2026, 08:23 / Updated on Monday, 02 March 2026 08:23
Cristiano Ronaldo (41 years old) was changed in the 80th minute of the match that his team, Al-Nasrwon 3-1 against Al-Feyha.
Cristiano Ronaldo called for the substitution himself, motioning to the technical bench, and limped off the field. He was later seen on the bench with an ice pack on the back of his knee.
Jorge Jesus: “Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo urgent tests”
This is the second time the veteran has been traded early. In midweek, Al Nassr's forward came off after 60 minutes against Al-Najma.
Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Ronaldo will undergo “urgent” tests. He said: “Ronaldo has suffered from muscle fatigue and the medical staff will urgently carry out the necessary tests to determine his condition.”
“Any serious problem could mean absence from the World Cup”
Newspapers in Saudi Arabia say he has suffered a muscle injury and there is some concern about him: “The World Cup is only three months away and, also considering the age, 41 years, any serious problem could mean the Portuguese forward misses the final tour of the United States, Mexico and Canada“.
His national team, Portugal, has an extremely accessible group at the 2026 World Cup, which also includes Colombia, Uzbekistan and one of DR Congo, Jamaica or New Caledonia.
Cristiano Ronaldo still needs 35 goals to reach 1,000
On the other hand, despite missing a penalty against Al-Feyha, CR7 is on track to reach the historic mark of 1,000 career goals as a professional. Until then, he has only 35 goals left!
Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League, two points ahead of Al-Ahli and three points ahead of Al-Hilal. Ronaldo has 21 goals in this championship, trailing Julian Quinones (22) and Ivan Toney (23) in the race for the Golden Ice.
