Overview
- The club said Cristiano Ronaldo has begun a rehabilitation program and will be assessed daily.
- Coach Jorge Jesus earlier described the issue as muscle fatigue pending medical examinations.
- Multiple outlets report an expected two-to-four-week absence, with no current indication his 2026 World Cup plans are at risk.
- The Asian Football Confederation postponed this week’s Asian cup fixtures in the Middle East, including Al-Nassr’s two-leg tie with Al-Wasl.
- Saudi defense officials reported a drone attack that caused a limited fire at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, while separate reports noted a private jet left for Madrid without confirmation Ronaldo was on board.