Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Travel to Goa for Al-Nassr‘s AFC Champions League Match
al-Nassr star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his team’s upcoming AFC Champions League group stage match against FC goa in India. The Saudi Arabian club confirmed Ronaldo’s absence is a precautionary measure focused on managing his fitness ahead of the 2026 World cup qualification campaign.
This decision impacts security preparations in Goa, where local authorities where finalizing arrangements anticipating Ronaldo’s arrival. While Al-nassr boasts a roster of international talent-including Sadio Mane,Joao Felix,Inigo Martinez,and Kingsley Coman-Ronaldo’s absence represents a significant shift for the match. FC Goa, currently without a point or a goal in the tournament after consecutive 2-0 defeats, now faces the challenge against a still-formidable Al-Nassr side.
Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus and his staff have prioritized Ronaldo’s long-term health and performance, emphasizing a carefully planned schedule to ensure his availability for future international competitions. The club communicated the change in travel plans to authorities in Goa, leading to a scaling back of previously planned security measures. Al-Nassr previously secured wins in earlier group stage matches with contributions from Mane, Felix, Martinez, and Coman.