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Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s friendly vs Mexico, but fans reportedly have planned a 7th-minute tribute as a mark of adoration and respect for the icon.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (X/UEFANationsLeague)
Even when he’s not playing, Cristiano Ronaldo somehow still ends up in the limelight.
The Portuguese icon is set to miss Portugal’s upcoming friendly against Mexico due to a minor injury, but don’t expect him to be forgotten at the Banorte Stadium.
Reports suggest Mexican fans are planning a tribute during the match, with chants of Ronaldo’s name expected to echo around the stadium in the seventh minute, as a nod to his iconic No. 7 shirt.
A Global Icon, Even From The Sidelines
The gesture was first floated by a popular Mexican social media account, stating that even if he may not step onto the pitch, his presence will still be felt.
That said, his absence has had a real-world impact.
🚨🇲🇽 ????????????????????????????????: From $600 per ticket to $100; Mexico ticket scandal EXPLODES as resale FRAUD surfaces for the Mexico vs. Portugal friendly, with Cristiano Ronaldo not being available:• In late 2025, Mexico and Portugal agreed to a friendly in Mexico for March 2026,… pic.twitter.com/p7oihHEVFH
— The Touchline | ???? (@TouchlineX) March 23, 2026
“Not at Risk” for the World Cup
Amid all whispers, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez was quick to calm any fears around Ronaldo’s fitness.
“No, he is not at risk,” Martinez said. “He has a minor injury… we think he can recover in a week or two. It is not a very long period.”
It is merely a small muscle injury that has kept the Al Nassr forward sidelined since late February.
Still, all signs point to a swift return, as Ronaldo himself recently shared training photos with Al-Nassr.
March 28, 2026, 9:48 PM IST
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