Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr have had their Asian Champions League Two quarter-final clash against Al-Wasl postponed due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision follows US President Donald Trump launching an operation against Iran, which resulted in the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and subsequent Iranian attacks on US and Israeli military bases.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed the postponement of several matches, including Champions League round of 16 games scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, as well as the Asian Champions League Two quarter-finals set for Tuesday and Wednesday. Al Nassr were due to face Al-Wasl in Dubai, but the fixture has been rescheduled, with a new date yet to be announced.
The postponement comes amid concerns over Ronaldo's fitness after he was substituted in the 81st minute of Al Nassr's 3-1 win over Al Fahya on Saturday, signalling to the bench before departing. Al Nassr boss Jorge Jesus revealed that Ronaldo suffered muscle fatigue and that the medical staff would conduct urgent tests to determine his condition. Ronaldo was seen with an ice pack on the back of his knee following the match.
The AFC stated that matches in the West Region across all club competitions would be postponed until further notice, while fixtures in the East Region would proceed as scheduled. The governing body emphasised its commitment to ensuring the safety of players, teams, officials, and fans amid the rapidly evolving situation.
