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Cristiano Ronaldo advises Rodrygo to be patient during recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:45 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo advises Rodrygo to be patient during recovery

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, continues to perform for Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following Portugal's 0-0 draw against Colombia, he met with injured Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo, who is recovering from an ACL injury. Ronaldo offered encouraging words, telling Rodrygo to be patient as he works through the recovery process. Rodrygo has been sidelined for six months, expressing his frustration but acknowledging he feels better. Ronaldo's advice underscores the mental challenges of recovering from injury, especially for a player of Rodrygo's caliber.

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•Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in World Cup group play.
•Rodrygo continues to recover from an ACL injury.
•Ronaldo advised Rodrygo to remain patient during recovery.
•Rodrygo has been out for six months, feeling better but frustrated.
•Real Madrid's transfer market moves may affect Rodrygo's importance.

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5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo offers advice to injury-hit Real Madrid forward: ‘Be patient’

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Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo may be 41, but he is still going strong for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.The all-time leading goalscorer for Los Bla...
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