Cristiano Ronaldo injury: Portugal captain’s return date before 2026 World Cup
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The Portuguese megastar is hoping to make a speedy recovery from injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still one of the top names in international football, even at the age of 41. Due to an injury that has prevented him from playing in recent weeks, the Portuguese forward—the sport’s all-time best scorer—is currently facing uncertainty.
Al-Nassr supporters and Portugal national team supporters are concerned about the issue, particularly in light of the impending big international tournament, the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Spain to expedite his recuperation, where he has been participating in a rehabilitation program with his personal physiotherapist.
According to preliminary medical estimates, depending on how the injury reacts to therapy, the healing process could have taken two to four weeks. The Portuguese star was advised by medical personnel to refrain from participating in games in March as a precaution. It will also result in him missing several international friendlies.
When will Cristiano Ronaldo return from his hamstring injury?
The striker is anticipated to return to Saudi Arabia before the end of March after finishing the last phase of his recuperation in Madrid, according to information published by the Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
According to the current plan, Cristiano Ronaldo might play again on April 3 when Al-Nassr take on Al-Najma, the Saudi Pro League’s bottom position squad.
That game could serve as the Portuguese star’s comeback in time to get back into a competitive rhythm before future international obligations, if the recuperation goes as planned.
Cristiano Ronaldo is always striving for historic achievements that could further solidify his legacy, even though his career nears an end. Reaching 1,000 official career goals—a milestone never attained by any football player in history—is one of his main aims.
Fans everywhere will be keeping a careful eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s recuperation. His comeback is crucial for Al-Nassr as well as the Portuguese national team, which wants its captain to be fully recovered ahead of 2026 World Cup.
When will Ronaldo return from injury?
He is expected to return at the end of March.
Against which club will Ronaldo make a comeback?
He is likely to return in time to play Al-Najma on April 3.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.