RIYADH — The faithful supporters of Al-Nassr football club exhaled a sigh of relief when they saw Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo rejoin the team's practice sessions. Ronaldo missed practice and a league game against Al-Ittifaq due to a knee bruise he got during the Arab Club Champions Cup final against Al-Hilal.
But his participation in the club's new signings presentation ceremony signaled his return to training.
The world-famous figure joined the team for drills during a regular training session at the Al-Awal Park stadium, allaying the concerns of the crowd. Supporters who saw the squad train following the cup presentation event were worried about Ronaldo's ailment. The spectators who were still in the grandstand were encouraged by the assurance of his full participation and readiness for the next matches.
The announcement by Al-Nassr's Portuguese head coach, Luis Castro, promising competition for all titles and the possibility of new additions coincided with Ronaldo's return. Castro's reassurance helped lift the supporters' spirits even higher because they want to see their team succeed in both home and international contests.
Sadio Mane, a Senegalese winger who recently played against Al-Hilal and Al-Ittifaq, was kept out of the training session as Ronaldo made his comeback in order to facilitate his rehabilitation. Throughout the workout, Mane did separate fitness routines.
Before the team's workout at Al-Awal Park, Castro spoke to the crowd, assuring them that they were prepared for the forthcoming campaign and dropping hints about potential acquisitions. He stressed the group's dedication to chasing victories and fulfilling its goals.
At the Al-Awal Park stadium in Riyadh, the presentation ceremony for the Arab Club Champions ran for 25 minutes. The team's superstars, like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, signed and threw footballs in appreciation to the enthused crowd.
