Ronaldo's Al-Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana 3-1 after a missile delay
Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi missile fired towards Riyadh.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr had their Asian Champions League kick-off pushed back by an hour on Monday. The Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis towards Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia has recently faced a series of attacks from the Iran-backed group, including lethal hits on Riyadh's international airport. Riyadh residents got a phone alert telling them to stay in a safe place.
The coalition later said in a statement on X that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile. The stadium announcer said the match would be played and asked fans to stay in their seats.
Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal just before half-time as Al-Nassr won 3-1. The incident did not seem to affect Ronaldo.
Portugal provisionally suspended Ronaldo, 41, on Saturday after he walked out on the national team.
- One hour
- Kick-off delay
- 981st career goal
- Ronaldo's milestone
- Al-Nassr 3-1 Neftchi Fergana
- Final score
- Alawwal Park
- Venue
Why it mattersThe delay shows fixtures in Saudi Arabia can be held up at short notice by attacks.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, unless attacks on Riyadh affect Australian travel plans.
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