Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the upcoming friendly match between Portugal and Mexico due to injury, but he may still be honored.
The Al-Nassr player has been out since late February with a hamstring injury and is currently finishing his recovery in Saudi Arabia.
Fans are disappointed that he won’t be playing at the Banorte Stadium.
However, attention is now on a possible tribute from the Mexican fans.
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Social media reports indicate that Mexican fans may plan a tribute during the match.
A popular Mexican account on X (formerly Twitter), Analistas, mentioned that fans might chant Ronaldo’s name in the seventh minute of the game.
This gesture shows the worldwide admiration for the 41-year-old striker.
Even without playing, Ronaldo’s impact is still felt.
His absence has significantly affected ticket resale prices, which plummeted after it was confirmed that he would not play.
While Portugal will miss him, they can still use the match to test new strategies before the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Mexico aims to take advantage of home support in this rare high-profile match against a European team.