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2 days ago
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo travel to India? FC Goa to play Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Two
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr will face India's FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two 2025. However, there are questions over Ronaldo's availability in the historic clash, especially in the away leg that will be played in Goa, India. Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two. The draw was held on Friday, August 15, and Al Nassr were placed in Group D along with FC Goa, Al Zawra'a from Iraq, and FC Istiklol from Tajikistan. Will Ronaldo play in India? This means Ronaldo is set to play his first official match against an Indian club if he remains fit. However, there are doubts about whether he will travel to India for the first leg of this fixture, as reports suggest his contract has a clause that limits some away trips. Still, fans can watch him play against FC Goa in the home leg in Riyadh. 'This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment for FC Goa. To host Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the biggest game in Indian club football history,' club CEO Ravi Puskur told The Associated Press. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'For Indian football, this is historic. We are here on merit, and a match like this gives us the chance to show that we can compete on the continental stage, becoming part of the sport's biggest narratives,' Puskur added. More from Football Meanwhile, some reports also suggest that Al Nassr will send their U21 team for the AFC Champions League Two fixture against FC Goa. The two teams will meet twice in the group stage, both home and away. For FC Goa, this will be one of the biggest matches in their history since the club was formed in 2014. FC Goa reached the group stage after beating Al Seeb of Oman 2-1 in the playoffs on Wednesday, August 13. India's Mohun Bagan Super Giant are also in the competition. They are drawn in Group C, where they will face Sepahan SC of Iran, Al Hussein of Jordan, and Ahal FC from Turkmenistan. This comes amid the ongoing crisis in Indian football, where the premier domestic league ISL has been suspended due to uncertainty over the renewal of an organising agreement between AIFF and commercial partner FSDL. Several clubs have already halted operations and stopped salaries.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
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- Business Upturn
Cristiano Ronaldo unlikely to play in India against FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two; Here's why
By Aman Shukla Published on August 15, 2025, 18:30 IST Cristiano Ronaldo's fans in India were thrilled when the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage draw placed his club, Al Nassr, in the same group as FC Goa. The draw, held on August 15, confirmed that the Saudi Pro League side will compete in Group D alongside FC Goa, Iraq's Al Zawra'a, and Tajikistan's FC Istiklol. The fixture raised hopes of seeing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in action on Indian soil for the very first time. However, reports indicate that Ronaldo's participation in away matches, including the one in India, is far from certain. According to multiple reports, the Portuguese superstar's contract reportedly includes clauses allowing him to skip certain away trips in continental competitions. This means the forward could opt out of travelling to India for the clash against FC Goa. If Ronaldo decides to give the trip a miss, Indian football fans may have to wait longer to watch him play live in the country. The final decision is expected closer to the match date, depending on Al Nassr's schedule, travel considerations, and the player's personal choice. For now, the possibility remains — but it's a slim one — that Cristiano Ronaldo will make his long-awaited debut in India this season. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
