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Ronaldo Rested as Al-Nassr Travel to Uzbekistan Amid Security Concerns for Asian Competitions

Ronaldo Rested as Al-Nassr Travel to Uzbekistan Amid Security Concerns for Asian Competitions
World Sports · 20:45:12 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Al-Nassr have departed for Uzbekistan ahead of their AFC Champions League fixture, with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo left out of the traveling squad. The decision to rest the Portuguese captain comes amid ongoing security concerns surrounding Asian club competitions, which have prompted heightened precautions for visiting teams.

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