Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal concerned over Estadio Azteca delays

Portuguese media have raised concerns about renovation delays at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, now renamed Estadio Banorte, with less than two months to go before the friendly against Mexico. A Bola says members of Portugal’s coaching staff and federation officials are uneasy about whether the stadium will meet required safety and logistical standards for the March 28 match.

There is speculation that, in a worst-case scenario, FIFA could reconsider not only the friendly but other World Cup-related fixtures if key construction phases are not completed on schedule. The match is expected to draw global attention, particularly with the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo featuring in what would be his first appearance in Mexico.

Emilio Azcárraga acknowledged setbacks in the remodeling process but sought to calm fears about the March fixture: “There are many things that, due to the complexity of the project, cannot be completed now.

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