Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of the UEFA Super Cub clash with Sevilla as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
The Portugal captain led his side to victory at the European Championship, although was forced out of the final after a clash with France's Dimitri Payet. He has been enjoying an extended break in his home island of Madeira before eventually returning to the Bernabeu.
Between visiting his personal museum - where he put some finishing touches to a waxwork model of himself - and having a hotel and the island's airport named in his honour, he gave an update on his return to club action - revealing he will miss the showpiece match between the Champions League winners and Europa League champions on August 9.
Cristiano Ronaldo, pictured with a waxwork model of himself at the CR7 museum, will miss the Super Cup
Ronaldo is to have an airport in Madeira named after him following his success at Euro 2016
Ronaldo led Real Madrid to victory over neighbours Atletico in the Champions League final
Ronaldo also captained Portugal to success at Euro 2016, although he was forced off injured in the final
Quoted by Portuguese news agency Lusa, he said: 'I am completely ruled out for the ninth because my return date is the 10th, there is no chance.'
The 31-year-old also addressed the prospect of renewing his contract in Madrid.
'I spoke to the president on the phone and when I get to Madrid, we will talk about it,' he said.
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'Obviously it's something I want, I have mentioned it many times, and the club also wants it. But we only spoke briefly, and there will be more concrete things to come.'
After leading Real Madrid to victory in the Champions League and ending Portugal's wait for a first international trophy at Euro 2016, the former Manchester United winger is favourite to reclaim the Ballon d'Or from arch rival Lionel Messi. And he is confident about the prospect of success.
'It's out of my hands,' he said. 'But I'll admit that I'm in a good position given that I won the Champions League and the European Championships.'
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