Fatigued Ronaldo Vomited After Al-Nassr Match, Coach Confirms
Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo vomited after the team's recent Saudi Pro League match against Al-Ettifaq due to severe fatigue and illness. Despite suffering from stomach pains and a general lack of energy, the 41-year-old forward played through the discomfort to help secure a 1-0 victory, marking Al-Nassr's 15th consecutive win in the league. Jesus admitted he initially considered excluding Ronaldo from the squad due to his poor physical condition. However, the star player insisted on participating and was substituted in the 89th minute, immediately heading to the dressing room where he threw up. This incident highlights Ronaldo's intense dedication as he prepares for what is expected to be his sixth World Cup appearance in June. Currently, Ronaldo has scored 24 goals this season, playing a pivotal role in Al-Nassr's dominant position at the top of the table, where they hold an eight-point lead. The report underscores the physical toll of high-level competition on aging athletes while celebrating the team's ongoing success under Jesus's leadership.
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Fatigued Ronaldo Vomited After Al-Nassr Match, Coach Confirms
Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo vomited after the team's recent Saudi Pro League match against Al-Ettifaq due to severe fatigue and illness. Despite suffering from stomach pains and a general lack of energy, the 41-year-old forward played through the discomfort to help secure a 1-0 victory, marking Al-Nassr's 15th consecutive win in the league. Jesus admitted he initially considered excluding Ronaldo from the squad due to his poor physical condition. However, the star player insisted on participating and was substituted in the 89th minute, immediately heading to the dressing room where he threw up. This incident highlights Ronaldo's intense dedication as he prepares for what is expected to be his sixth World Cup appearance in June. Currently, Ronaldo has scored 24 goals this season, playing a pivotal role in Al-Nassr's dominant position at the top of the table, where they hold an eight-point lead. The report underscores the physical toll of high-level competition on aging athletes while celebrating the team's ongoing success under Jesus's leadership.
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