Al-Nassr's match against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Farghona in the Asian Champions League in Riyadh was delayed by approximately an hour due to a rocket alert. Spectators were urged to stay in their seats, while the city's residents were advised to take shelter. SITA ↗
After the match resumed, Al-Nassr won 3:1. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his team's second goal, which, according to reports, was his 981st career goal. The Portuguese forward also scored in his second match since returning to the Saudi Arabian club. BBC News ↗
Ronaldo had earlier returned to Al-Nassr early following a controversy during the Portuguese national team's gathering. His goal helped the team get through a match whose course, besides the sporting aspect, was significantly affected by the security situation in Riyadh. denik.cz ↗
The rocket warning caused tension around the stadium. According to reports, the cause was a ballistic missile threat, although further details about the incident or any possible damage were not provided. Index.hu ↗
Al-Nassr thus continues its participation in the Asian Champions League, with Ronaldo remaining a prominent figure on the team. Further developments will depend on the security situation in Riyadh and on the continuation of the competition, in which the Saudi Arabian club is fighting for success against its Asian rivals.
Rocket alert delays Ronaldo's match in Riyadh
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Ronaldo scores after match delayed by missile alert
BBC News
| 11:23 13.10.
Nečakané gesto Cristiana Ronalda v Rijáde vyvolalo veľký ohlas
sport.sk
| 11:11 13.10.
Raketový poplach prerušil Ronaldov večer v Rijáde. Portugalčan potom strelil víťazný 981. gól kariéry
SITA
| 10:20 13.10.
Výkop Al Nassru se zpozdil kvůli hrozbě raketových útoků. Ronaldo pak skóroval
eurofotbal.cz
| 11:49 13.10.
Raketová hrozba narušila Ronaldův zápas. Portugalská hvězda pak znovu zářila
sport.cz
| 10:01 13.10.
Ronaldo za an-Nasr znovu skóroval. Výkop zápasu se zpozdil kvůli hrozbě útoku
denik.cz
| 09:54 13.10.
Rakétát lőttek ki a húszi lázadók Ronaldóék mérkőzésekor, pánikhangulat a stadionban
Index.hu
| 06:23 13.10.
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