Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines following a significant muscular setback. The Portuguese icon has travelled to Madrid to undergo specialist rehabilitation as concerns grow over his availability for both club and country during a pivotal period of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned that a link-up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami would be “weird”, but the Portuguese is being urged to rekindle his rivalry with a familiar foe in MLS. Giuseppe Rossi, who once played alongside CR7 at Manchester United, has told GOAL why the evergreen frontman still has plenty of football left in him as questions are asked of his future at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

Real Madrid icon Gareth Bale has provided a fascinating and detailed glimpse into the inner workings of the Santiago Bernabéu during one of the most successful eras in the club's illustrious history. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the Welshman discussed his relationship with high-profile team-mates, including Cristiano Ronaldo, and revealed that the tactical approach under Zinedine Zidane was surprisingly relaxed compared to other elite environments, relying heavily on the squad's immense individual quality.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase down 1,000 competitive career goals, but will eternal rival Lionel Messi have the same target in mind? Portuguese superstar CR7 appears destined to get there first, as he turns out for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, and a former team-mate of the Manchester United legend has told GOAL why Inter Miami talisman Messi may care more about Ronaldo’s exploits than he likes to let on.

The road to the 2026 World Cup has hit a significant speed bump for Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Portugal captain is now a major doubt for his nation’s final international camp before the tournament. After limping out of domestic action in Saudi Arabia, the Al-Nassr forward is facing a race against time to prove his fitness to Roberto Martinez.