Ronaldo left out of Al Nassr's ACL squad amid reported Saudi security concerns

Reports say Cristiano Ronaldo is missing Al Nassr's Asian Champions League trip to Pakhtakor, with security concerns cited. Coverage describes the reason as Saudi security concerns, but the items do not give an official explanation.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 13:00 UTCPicked up on News
2. 2 Nov, 13:00 UTCTimes of India cites growing security concerns
3. 2 Nov, 13:25 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• pakhtakor vs al-nassrGoogle Trends
• Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Al Nassr's AFC Champions League trip to PakhtakorOneFootball
• Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Today? Pakhtakor vs. Al Nassr Team NewsYahoo Sports
• Ange Postecoglou is leaning toward two changes for Pakhtakor trip — Pakhtakor Vs Al Nassrشبكة تواصل الإخبارية
• Ronaldo off Al Nassr's ACL squad due to Saudi security concernsESPN
• Postecoglou answers: why did he decide to leave Ronaldo out of the Asian battle?Goal.com
• Postecoglou settles on two changes to Al-Nassr's line-up against PakhtakorGoal.com
• Why isn't Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al Nassr vs. Pakhtakor today?USA Today