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Mexico vs Portugal: Ticket prices crash over Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury
**Ticket Prices Crash for Mexico vs Portugal Friendly as Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Injury**
Fans of the beautiful game in Nigeria, get ready for some exciting news! Ticket prices for the upcoming friendly match between Mexico and Portugal have taken a dramatic dive, and it's all thanks to the latest update on Cristiano Ronaldo's injury.
For those who might not know, Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer, suffered a hamstring injury during a game with his club, Al-Nassr, on February 28. This news has left fans worried, especially since Ronaldo was scheduled to play in two international friendlies, including the one against Mexico on March 28.
To make matters worse, Al-Nassr's manager, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that Ronaldo's injury is more severe than initially thought, and he will be heading to Madrid for further treatment. While Ronaldo is expected to return to action later this month, his participation in the friendlies is now uncertain.
As a result, ticket prices for the Mexico vs Portugal friendly have plummeted from around 10,000 Mexican pesos to as low as 4,000 pesos or even less. For context, 4,000 pesos is approximately N1.2 million in Nigerian currency. Given that Cristiano Ronaldo has never played a game in Mexico before, this friendly match at the iconic Azteca Stadium is a rare opportunity for fans to witness a legend in action.
Even though Ronaldo's career is slowly coming to an end, he remains an integral part of the Portuguese national team, holding the record for the most caps and highest total goals scored. Fans in Nigeria, if you're planning to catch the match, now's the perfect time to grab those tickets at a significantly reduced price. Who knows, you might just get to see Ronaldo in action, even if it's just for a short while!