Angry Chinese fans stormed the hotel where Al Nassr Club is based, after they learned that Cristiano Ronaldo could not play.

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Sun Sports (UK) reported that today, January 24, angry football fans stormed the Al Nassr team hotel in China after Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to withdraw from the club’s tour. Ronaldo is the star attracting the greatest attention during the mid-season tour to China of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr team.

Ronaldo ‘s Al Nassr trained in Shenzhen city (China) ahead of scheduled friendlies against Shanghai Shenua and Zhejiang on January 24 and 28 respectively. However, 38-year-old Ronaldo withdrew out of the match after suffering a muscle injury.

A video circulating on social media showed fans storming the hotel where Al Nassr was stationed. PHOTO: SUN SPORTS

Fans who were eagerly waiting for Ronaldo’s appearance were shocked by this information. Therefore, Al Nassr announced that they will postpone the matches to a future date to allow Ronaldo to play. But some fans seemed unhappy with the match being postponed.

Video shared on social networks shows fans storming a hotel, believed to be the home base of Al Nassr, to express “disappointment over Cristiano Ronaldo not being able to participate in the friendly match”. Sun Sports wrote, “Former Manchester United star Ronaldo was later forced to issue an apology”.

Fans are angry and disappointed because they know Ronaldo cannot play. PHOTO: SUN SPORTS

Cristiano Ronaldo said: “As you know, in football there are some things you cannot control. I’ve been playing football for 22 years and I’m a player who hasn’t had too many injuries. So I’m really sad because Al Nassr and I went to China to enjoy the tour. I came to China in 2003/2004 so I feel at home, my second home.

I feel like I’m always special here. I feel sad. I know you are sad too, especially those who love Cristiano Ronaldo, but we have to look at this in a positive way.

We haven’t canceled the match, we want to continue the match and come back here. We will come back. Unfortunately I had some problems, but this is part of football and my life. I’m here, I’m with the fans, I’m with the Chinese people and we will continue to be here.

We can see externally the people who are with us. We are very sad because we know this could happen. We will return to make the Chinese people happy, this is my goal. I want to play for you guys. Don’t be sad because I will be sad too and I hope you understand the situation of a player.”

Although the match will not take place on the scheduled date, Al Nassr confirmed they will complete their training and coaching tour “as planned in Shenzhen”.

Ronaldo felt sorry and apologized for not being able to play football in China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr is second in Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Pro League , seven points behind leaders Al Hilal. Ronaldo’s injury also raises doubts about whether he can play for a rematch with Lionel Messi in the Al Nassr match against Inter Miami on February 1?