Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr have cancelled their China tour after star player Crsitano Ronaldo reportedly came out injured during a training session. The Portuguese forward's injury led the Saudi Pro League club to withdraw its prresence for the upcoming China tour. This has therefore, all but killed the hype around the eye-catching fixture of the club against Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, which was special as it would've let the football fans witness yet another Lionel Messi Vs Cristiano Ronaldo battle.
However, the fans in China didn't take the decision in a nice way and sotrmed into the hotel and were seemingly quite furious on January 23.
Cristiano Ronaldo Issue Public Apology In Context With Cancelled Tour
Portuguese legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media and therefore, released an official apology in recent developments of the matter as the star player made an effort to restore stability and harmony amongst the fans and the club's bonding.
“As you know, in football some things you cannot control. I have played 22 years in football and I am a player that doesn’t have too many injuries. So I’m really sad because Al-Nassr and myself have come to China to enjoy the tour. I have been coming to China since 2003/2004, so I feel at home here – my second home. I felt that I am always special here. I feel sad. I know you are sad too, especially the people who love Cristiano, but we have to see this in a good way," read the statement released by Cristiano Ronaldo.
"We have not cancelled the game, we want to push for the game and be back here. We will be back. Unfortunately, I have some problem, but this is part of football and my life. I’m here, I’m with the fans, I’m with the Chinese people and we are going to continue here. We can see outside the people that are with us," he added.
"We are sad because we knew this could happen. We will be back to make the Chinese people happy, this is my goal. I want to play for you. Don’t be sad because I am sad and I hope you understand the circumstances of a football player,” the statement further stated.