Cristiano Ronaldo has been out of action since August 2019.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the pitch has sparked rumours that he is either injured or ill. The Portuguese forward was supposed to play for Juventus against Atalanta on October 26th, but he did not appear on the bench and was not seen at all during the match. The 33-year-old is known for his commitment to training and fitness, so fans were surprised to see him miss a game. Here’s what happened to Cristiano Ronaldo on October 26th and why he wasn’t able to play.

What happened to Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Juventus’ match against Atalanta on October 26th due to a stomach bug. He had been feeling unwell since the previous day, but still went through with training in order to be ready for the game.

Why didn’t Cristiano Ronaldo play?

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said that there were no plans for Cristiano Ronaldo to play in the match against Atalanta. Instead, Allegri decided that it would be best if he stayed home and rested instead of playing in an important Serie A game.