Cristiano Ronaldo Sidelined with Hamstring Injury at Al Nassr

By Eppe Franklyne

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained during Al Nassr’s 3-1 win over Al-Fayha.
• The 41-year-old Portugal forward has started a day-by-day rehabilitation program.
• Al Nassr has not disclosed whether the injury is a strain or tear. Coach Jorge Jesus described it as “muscle fatigue.”
• Ronaldo was seen training with weights at the team gym, according to Al Nassr’s social media.
• The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is preparing for his sixth FIFA World Cup this summer in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, his club Al Nassr confirmed Tuesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was injured during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Al-Fayha.

Al Nassr did not specify how long the Portugal star would be out. “He started a rehabilitation program and will be under evaluation day by day,” the Saudi Pro League side said in a statement.

The extent of Ronaldo’s injury remains unclear, with the club not confirming whether it is a strain or a tear. After the Al-Fayha game, coach Jorge Jesus suggested the issue stemmed from “muscle fatigue.”

In photos shared Tuesday on Al Nassr’s social media channels, Ronaldo was seen training with weights in the team gym as he continues recovery.

The five-time UEFA Champions League winner is also preparing for his sixth FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada this summer.