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.
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 sai
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