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Ronaldo rested as Al-Nassr heads to Uzbekistan amid security concerns for Asian competitions

Ronaldo rested as Al-Nassr heads to Uzbekistan amid security concerns for Asian competitions
World Sports · 02:38:34 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Al-Nassr will travel to Uzbekistan for their upcoming AFC Champions League fixture without star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been rested for the trip. The Saudi club's decision comes amid ongoing security concerns surrounding Asian club competitions.

The match is part of the continental tournament, and organizers have emphasized enhanced security measures following recent incidents in the region.

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