The astonishment of fans was palpable upon witnessing the condition of Cristiano Ronaldo’s legs as he showcased his recovery process on social media. Ronaldo Displays Distressed Legs. On his personal page, Ronaldo posted a photograph of himself wearing Erakulis shorts – designed to expedite post-match recovery – at the St Regis hotel, priced at over 800 euros per night in Saudi Arabia. The image would have been unremarkable if not for Ronaldo’s legs being prominently displayed. Consequently, CR7’s legs appeared bruised and swollen, evoking sympathy from many supporters. The Portuguese superstar has consistently pushed himself to the limits throughout his career, thus such a sight may not be entirely unfamiliar to him.
On social media platform X, one fan commented: “A professional athlete for 22 years looking at his own legs. Surely, he wakes up to excruciating pain every day.” Another individual wrote: “Look at his legs, imagine the torment he endures every day.” A third person joked: “Ronaldo’s toes are crying for help.” Meanwhile, many fans believe this is a sacrifice Ronaldo must make to maintain his peak performance over an extended period. Indeed, CR7 has tirelessly strived since the inception of his professional career. By now, at the age of 39, Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down, diligently training day in and day out.
The match against Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League last Friday marked Ronaldo’s 1,001st club-level appearance – a remarkable milestone. CR7 also holds the record for the most appearances for the Portuguese national team with 205 caps. Currently, Ronaldo is taking a rest to recharge his energy in preparation for Portugal’s two upcoming friendly matches against Sweden and Slovenia on March 22nd and 27th, respectively.