Excitement for the reopening of the Azteca Stadium and the match against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal received a knockout blow when it was confirmed that CR7 was not called up to face Mexico.<\/p>\n
During the broadcast of Nueva Jugada, sports experts Linda Cabazos and Alex Loe revealed a rumor that is setting the networks on fire: Al-Nassr’s coach has reportedly asked Cristiano Ronaldo not to travel for the friendly against Mexico.<\/p>\n
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The reason, as always, is the gentleman with the money.<\/p>\n
As discussed in the podcast, CR7’s absence in the Arab league represents a loss of millions for both the club and the image of the Saudi Arabian league.<\/p>\n
“Mexicans will pay anything to go see Cristiano Ronaldo, and tickets are already sky-high,” the drivers commented, noting that the economic pressure on the Portuguese star is brutal.<\/p>\n
However, in modern soccer, the player – and his national team – has the final say.<\/p>\n
Vasco” Aguirre breaks the internet: Fidalgo and Qui\u00f1ones called up!<\/p>\n
While CR7’s future is being decided, Mexico already has its list of warriors.<\/p>\n
In a production by Nueva Network and Qu\u00e9Onnda, Linda and Alex analyzed Javier “Vasco” Aguirre’s call-up for the matches against Portugal (March 28) and Belgium (March 31).<\/p>\n