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Ronaldo's Asian Champions League Match Delayed
Ronaldo's match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh.
In brief
Ronaldo's match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr match was delayed by an hour after a missile was intercepted near Riyadh, but he scored a goal in their 3-1 victory. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Missile Alert Delay
Ronaldo's Asian Champions League match delayed by an hour after Saudi-led coalition intercepted a Houthi missile near Riyadh.
“The region is exposed to a hostile aerial threat. Please remain calm and stay at home or in a safe place, away from windows and doors, and continue to follow civil defence instructions.”
Ronaldo Scores Despite Delay
Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr's second goal in a 3-1 victory, marking his 981st career goal just before half-time.
Ronaldo Provisionally Suspended
Portugal provisionally suspended Ronaldo after he walked out on the national team during the international break.
What matters most
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr match was delayed by an hour after a missile was intercepted near Riyadh, but he scored a goal in their 3-1 victory.
