Cristiano Ronaldo's bandaged leg blessing in disguise for Lionel Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo's fans are hoping that his injured leg gets well soon before face-off with Lionel Messi

By Sports Desk
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January 17, 2024
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gesture during a match. — AFP/File

The game between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Riyadh Cup has soccer fans excited but Al Nassr supporters received a concerning update prior to the match as a picture of the 38-year-old soccer player during practice with a bandaged leg surfaced.

Given their next games, Al Hilal and Inter Miami could be in for some encouraging news, according to Essentially Sports.

The Knights of Najd have an extremely important second half of the Saudi League season coming up after the friendlies. As a result, the medical staff must act quickly to help Ronaldo get well again.

The AFC Asia Cup is the reason behind the current pause in the Saudi League. Al Nassr will, nevertheless, participate in a number of friendlies that will help the team both on and off the field.

However, a major setback has ruined their plans ahead of the games: Cristiano Ronaldo was seen working out with a bandaged leg. Seeing whether there is a new development on this will be intriguing.

Chinese fans are hoping that the ailment is only a small knock and not anything serious. It's because the Al Nassr player and his group are getting ready to come play friendly matches in their country.