Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al-Nassr’s squad for security reasons

Cristiano Ronaldo was left off Al-Nassr’s roster for the trip to Uzbekistan as part of the AFC Champions League. Angelos Postecoglou stated that he wanted to give the 41-year-old superstar a rest, but the truth is different.

The decision was made amid broader security concerns in Tashkent, which continue to cause problems for the staging of matches.

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