The Brazilian international star of Real Madrid, Rodrygo Goes, expressed his deep sadness after the announcement of his cruciate ligament injury, which will keep him off the field for a period ranging from at least 6 to 7 months.

Rodrigo wrote on his Instagram account: "This was one of the worst days of my life. I was so afraid of this injury... Life has perhaps been a bit harsh on me lately... I don't know if I deserve this, but what can I complain about? How many wonderful things have I already experienced that I didn't deserve either."

He added, "A major obstacle has appeared in my life, in my career, preventing me from doing what I love more than anything else for a while."

He added: "I will miss the rest of the season with my team and the World Cup with my national team, which is a dream that everyone knows how much it means to me. All I can do is be strong as usual, as this is nothing new."

He concluded: "Thank you all for your messages and love! You all mean so much to me. Although this is a difficult time, I promise not to stop here. I believe I have many wonderful experiences ahead to live and make everyone who trusts me happy. See you soon."