Revealed: Why Ronaldo Missed Real Madrid’s Kit Launch

Revealed:Why Ronaldo Missed Real Madrid’s Kit Launch

NEWS DIGEST – Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Real Madrid’ 2018/2019 kit launch was not linked with a potential summer departure , as per reports.

The La Liga outfit revealed their 2018/2019 kits on Tuesday, with Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos, and Karim Benzema all appearing in the new strips,

There was a notable absentee, however, as Ronaldo was not involved in the grand reveal.

There was a simple reason for Ronaldo not being involved in the shoot, however; the launch preparations took place on April 21, a date which the portuguese was otherwise occupied.

Ronaldo is also under strict obligations from Nike, with whom he has lucrative sponsorship deal with, and with the Madrid’s kit suppliers being Adidas there are sometimes complications when it comes to the club using the Portuguese in their marketing.