RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo experienced intense fatigue during a recent football match. Furthermore, Ronaldo stomach pains severely affected the 41-year-old Portugal forward. Consequently, he vomited after playing for Al-Nassr Football Club.
The Saudi Pro League team defeated Al-Ettifaq Football Club. This fixture occurred on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Saudi Arabia. Okay News reports that the player pushed through his illness.
Indeed, the forward remained on the pitch until the 89th minute. Afterwards, team officials substituted the legendary goalscorer. The match concluded at approximately 10:00 PM West Africa Time [WAT].
Jorge Jesus Explains Ronaldo Stomach Pains
Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus detailed the situation after the game. Specifically, he explained the poor physical condition of his captain. “I was thinking of not including him; he wasn’t in good shape,” Jesus said.
Moreover, the coach revealed the exact nature of the problem. “He was suffering from stomach pains and a general feeling of fatigue. When I substituted him, he went straight to the dressing room and threw up.”
Despite these severe Ronaldo stomach pains, the player performed well. He registered 10 shots during the domestic league encounter. Consequently, he managed five more attempts than any other player.
Al Nassr Extends Massive Winning Streak
Additionally, three of his impressive shots hit the target directly. One attempt struck the goalpost during the tense match. Another powerful strike required a critical clearance off the line.
Crucially, his early shot led to the only successful goal. Kingsley Coman capitalized on this play to score for Al-Nassr. Subsequently, Ronaldo hit the woodwork later in the game.
Later, the Portuguese star addressed his followers on social media. “+3. Great energy from the stand,” He wrote. Thus, he ignored the debilitating Ronaldo stomach pains publicly.
Looking Ahead to the World Cup
Currently, Al-Nassr sits eight points clear at the league summit. They maintain this solid advantage over rival team Al Hilal. Furthermore, the club has secured 15 consecutive victories across competitions.
The legendary attacker currently boasts 24 goals this season. However, he trails English forward Ivan Toney by three goals. Toney currently plays for the rival club Al Ahli.
Previously, the Portugal captain finished as top scorer twice. He dominated the Saudi Pro League for the last two seasons. Now, the 41-year-old prepares for international duty this summer.
Ultimately, he will feature in a record sixth World Cup. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association [FIFA] hosts this tournament. This global competition begins in June 2026 across North America.
