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Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh

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The Saudi-led military coalition said it intercepted a missile headed towards Riyadh before Cristiano Ronaldo scored in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win against Neftchi Fergana

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Section: Football
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 12, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 12, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC

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FC Neftchi Fergana

Association football club in Uzbekistan

F.C. Neftchi Fergana An Uzbek football club based in the city of Fergana, playing in the top division of Uzbek football. The club is financed by the Fergana Oil Refinery. Founded in 1962, it played in the Soviet Second League under the name "Neftyanik Fergana" until 1991. In 1990, the club won the Soviet Second League and was promoted to the Soviet First League.

Riyadh

Capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an expansion of the 18th-century walled town, following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.

Al-Nassr FC

Association football club in Saudi Arabia

Al-Nassr Football Club, commonly known as Al-Nassr or simply Nassr, is a Saudi Arabian professional association football club based in Riyadh. Founded in 1955, the club competes in the Saudi Pro League, the top tier of football in Saudi Arabia, and is one of three teams never relegated from the top flight.

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Ronaldo waves Saudi flag scarf after missile alert delays Asian Champions League match in RiyadhEuronews.comFrance2 hr. ago
Ronaldo scores after match delayed by missile alertYahoo Sports10 hr. ago
Ronaldo, Al-Nassr see Champions League game delayed as missile attacks on Saudi Arabia continueUSA TodayUnited States22 hr. ago
Ronaldo & Al-Nassr's ACL match delayed due to missile alert in Saudi ArabiaFirstpost11 hr. ago
Why is Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr vs. FK Neftchi Fergana 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite match delayed?Bolavip US24 hr. ago
Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alertVanguard News21 hr. ago
AFC Champions League: Al-Nassr Beat Neftchi 3-1 After Security Alert Delays Kick-OffRediff15 hr. ago
Why was Al Nassr vs Neftchi Fergana kickoff delayed at 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite?World Soccer Talk24 hr. ago
Ronaldo's Riyadh match delayed by drone alerts as fans told to stay seated after deadly airport strikesYnetnews24 hr. ago
“Potential threat” delays Cristiano Ronaldo’s match by an hour following explosions in RiyadhDiario AS24 hr. ago
Ronaldo and Al Nassr’s Champions League game delayed by an hour due to missile threat in RiyadhSportstarIndia17 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 981st Goal Of Career After Missile Strike Delays Asian Champions League MatchNews1816 hr. ago

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Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh

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