Cristiano Ronaldo to skip India journey for FC Goa vs Al Nassr, ISL membership made a number of requests for Portugal star: Report

Published on: Oct 20, 2025 01:17 pm IST

Cristiano Ronaldo was not within the Al Nassr squad for his or her first two matches within the competitors. He has been managing his workload.

FC Goa are set to face Al Nassr of their third AFC Champions League 2 Group D fixture, on Wednesday. The upcoming fixture is a highly-anticipated conflict for Indian soccer followers, and it’ll happen on the Fatorda Stadium in Margao. Will Cristiano Ronaldo come to India? There isn’t any official affirmation on if Ronaldo shall be a part of Al Nassr’s squad for the upcoming match.

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo earlier than a match.(REUTERS)

Earlier, reviews acknowledged that he utilized for an Indian visa for the match. But in keeping with the newest reviews from Saudi Arabian media, regardless of a number of requests from FC Goa, Ronaldo won’t journey to India for the match.

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Ronaldo was not within the Al Nassr squad for his or her first two matches within the competitors. He has been managing his workload as he gears up for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking to The Indian Express, FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur mentioned, “We do not have any clarity at present. His team has said they are exploring options and they will take a decision closer to time. We are following up and yet to get confirmation. As part of the protocol, every visiting club sends a list of their travelling contingent for visa applications, and in that squad of 28 players, Ronaldo’s application is also included.”

Speaking to A BOLA, Portugal coach Ricardo Carvalho lately spoke about Ronaldo’s future with the nationwide aspect. Carvalho is a part of Roberto Martinez’ workers.

“I really feel like it will likely be so long as he needs. The fact is, he is earned a lot credit score over all these years… And I feel he is doing properly, which is an important factor. It helps; you are feeling like he is a part of the group, and you are feeling like he may help. Coach Roberto, particularly, had all of the benefit in bringing him again to the nationwide group after the 2022 World Cup. The coach’s feeling, within the conferences we have had, is that Cristiano shall be able to making it to the World Cup.

“I have no idea how long he can go, if there’s a limit or not, but we’re all very happy that he’s our captain and leading the team the way he has.”

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