Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh
A football match in Riyadh featuring Cristiano Ronaldo was delayed by one hour following a missile interception by the Saudi-led coalition. The incident occurred amidst ongoing regional tensions involving Houthi rebels and Saudi infrastructure.
Why it matters
It underscores the intersection of high-profile international sports and the volatile security environment in the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo (right) scored Al-Nassr’s second goal in a match that was delayed by an hour. Photograph: Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo (right) scored Al-Nassr’s second goal in a match that was delayed by an hour. Photograph: Reuters Asian Champions League Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh Kick-off put back by an hour after attack intercepted
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr had their Asian Champions League match delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis towards Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia has recently come under a series of attacks from the Iran-backed group, with strikes on oil facilities, tankers and transport hubs – including a string of lethal hits on Riyadh’s international airport.
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