Ronaldo scores in delayed AFC Champions League match amid Riyadh security alert
The short version
- Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Neftchi Fergana was delayed by one hour due to a security alert in Riyadh.
- The delay was caused by a missile alert following a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal in the match, bringing him closer to 1,000 career goals.
- Ronaldo waved a Saudi flag scarf after the match, showing support for the country.
What we don’t know yet
- The exact number of missiles intercepted by Saudi Arabia's defense systems.
- Whether the Houthi attacks will lead to further disruptions in Saudi Arabia's sports or travel schedules.
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How coverage grew
First reported by Toronto Star Al-Nassr match in AFC Champions League delayed 1 hour after Riyadh security alert
The Guardian Ronaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh
Al Jazeera English Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert
The Times of India Ronaldo scores amid Riyadh security scare to close in on 1,000 career goals
All 9 articles
- The Guardian, left-leaningHouthi conflict casts shadow as Saudi Arabia scales back sporting pipe dreams
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningRonaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attacks
- Euronews, centreRonaldo waves Saudi flag scarf after missile alert delays Asian Champions League match in Riyadh
- BBC News, centreRonaldo scores after match delayed by missile alert
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningRonaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
- The Times of India, right-leaningRonaldo scores amid Riyadh security scare to close in on 1,000 career goals
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningRonaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert
- The Guardian, left-leaningRonaldo’s Asian Champions League match delayed by missile alert in Riyadh
- Toronto Star, left-leaningAl-Nassr match in AFC Champions League delayed 1 hour after Riyadh security alert