💣Bicho in Mexico? Reports claim CR7 will attend Azteca reopening | OneFootball

The wait is over: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to step onto Mexican soil on March 28th to face the Mexican National Team, according to Gibran Araige from TUDN. The match will serve as the main event for the reopening of the legendary Estadio Azteca, now renamed Estadio Banorte, marking the first time in the "Bicho's" career that he will play a match in this historic venue.

Just months before the 2026 World Cup, the Portuguese Federation has confirmed the presence of their captain, albeit under a strict protocol. For the Portuguese star, there are no friendly matches, so his participation is subject to top-level logistics that guarantee his performance and safety ahead of the clash against "El Tri".

The "Bicho's" demands for his stay

CR7's visit will not be a permanent one in the Mexican capital. According to the guidelines sent by the Portuguese delegation, these are the conditions for his stay:

The ticket pre-sale has caused unprecedented excitement, confirming that the reopening of the "Coloso de Santa Úrsula" will be one of the most important sporting events of the year on the continent.

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