Al-Nassr‘s win against Al-Ettifaq was marred by troubling news about Cristiano Ronaldo‘s health.
Details: After the match, it was revealed that the 41-year-old forward played nearly the whole game while struggling with a serious illness. Head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Ronaldo’s condition worsened significantly right after he was substituted late in the match.
Jesus acknowledged that there were concerns about Ronaldo’s ability to play due to his health issues.
“I was considering not including Ronaldo in the squad for this game. He wasn’t in his best shape and was experiencing stomach pains and general discomfort,” Jesus stated.
Even though he felt unwell, the captain was determined to play. However, he couldn’t handle the exertion. After being substituted in the 89th minute, Ronaldo went straight to the dressing room and vomited.
It’s important to note that Al-Nassr secured a 1-0 victory in the match.
Reminder: Cristiano Ronaldo shared the secret behind his remarkable physical condition.