Ronaldo Says Friendly Hit With Alcaraz Left Him With Lingering Shoulder Inflammation

Overview

• Ronaldo told CazeTV that a light session with Carlos Alcaraz in November 2025 left him with shoulder inflammation that has not cleared.
• He said they rallied for about 30 minutes in Miami and asked Alcaraz to speed up before absorbing what he called heavy shots.
• Two days later in São Paulo, he said he struggled to shake hands and posted a photo of icing his shoulder on Instagram.
• Alcaraz told GE TV he was impressed by Ronaldo’s level and said the 49-year-old handled the pace better than expected.
• Outlets report no medical diagnosis beyond Ronaldo’s description as Alcaraz continues his tour schedule with the upcoming Monte Carlo event.