Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Asian Champions League match is delayed by about an hour after a missile alert in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Outlets report the scheduled kick-off is pushed back following an interception announced by the Saudi-led military coalition, after a missile is fired by the Houthi group toward Riyadh.
After the alert, the game proceeds and Al Nassr wins 3-1 against Neftchi Fergana. Several sources note Cristiano Ronaldo scores during the match, with one outlet also framing the delay as having little impact on him personally. Coverage also places the incident within a wider context of recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including reported strikes on infrastructure and transport in the region, and specifically references prior incidents affecting Riyadh’s airport.
While all accounts agree on the cause of the delay and the outcome of the match, they differ mainly in emphasis—some focus more on the missile threat, while others stress Ronaldo’s on-field performance despite the disruption.
