Real Madrid 's injured star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be fit for World Cup qualifying . The 24-year - old was named in the squad for friendly against Bosnia - Herzegovina . ( CNN ) -- Portugal have confirmed that captain Cristiano Ronaldo will not be fit for the World Cup playoffs against Bosnia-Herzegovina , thus ending a growing club-versus-country row . Coach Carlos Queiroz selected him despite Real 's objections due to his ankle problems . Real let Ronaldo travel to Portugal for tests , where it was confirmed that he could not play .
Real Madrid 's injured star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be fit for World Cup qualifying . The 24-year - old was named in the squad for friendly against Bosnia - Herzegovina . Coach Carlos Queiroz selected him despite Real 's objections due to his ankle problems . Real let Ronaldo travel to Portugal for tests , where it was confirmed that he could not play .