Cristiano Ronaldo's playing status for tonight's Al-Nassr vs FC Goa game remains unclear: Report
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The striker could make a cameo against the Indian side.
Indian football supporters may soon be able to witness what they have been waiting for. The most famous player in world football, Cristiano Ronaldo, is reportedly included in the Al-Nassr team that will play FC Goa in their next AFC Champions League Two Group D match.
The game is set for tonight, November 5, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Many Indian fans were unhappy when Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, did not travel to India for the away leg in Goa, where they were eager to see Cristiano Ronaldo play.
Indian viewers are nevertheless quite interested in this match since it still has a lot of sentimental and athletic value, despite his reported absence last time.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against FC Goa tonight?
According to the Saudi Arabian publication Al-Riyadiyah, Cristiano Ronaldo may play against FC Goa later today. Jorge Jesus, the head coach of Al-Nassr, has previously intimated that the team was putting Ronaldo’s physical well-being first, particularly given his busy domestic and continental schedule.
Therefore, rather than being a reflection of the significance of the game, his absence from the Goa match was a calculated move.
In the meantime, FC Goa are in a difficult situation. The Indian Super League team has failed to get even a single point and are now at the bottom of Group D. Thus far, Goa have lost three straight games: 0–2 to Al-Zawraa, 0–2 to Istiklol Dushanbe, and a close 1–2 to Al-Nassr in Goa.
Brazilian forward Angelo and midfielder Haroon Camara scored goals for the Saudi team in their first meeting. Although FC Goa staged a late comeback, they were unable to tie the score.
With nine points from their three games, Al-Nassr, on the other side, have had a flawless run. They may now qualify for the knockout stage with just one point from this game.
FC Goa see the match as an opportunity to regain respect, take on one of Asia’s top teams, and potentially play against Cristiano Ronaldo—a moment that would have far-reaching effects.
Is Ronaldo included in the Al-Nassr squad to face FC Goa?
Yes. He has been included for this fixture, the ACL Two fixture.
Will he play tonight?
It’s doubtful, but he could come on as a substitute.
What was the result of their last meeting?
FC Goa suffered a 2-1 defeat in their last meeting.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.