Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:43am on 15 Aug 2025,Friday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo may visit India later this year as his club Al Nassr faces FC Goa in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2, beginning September 16. Though Al Nassr missed qualification for the elite tier, they’ll compete alongside FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC (Iraq), and FC Istiklol (Tajikistan). FC Goa earned their spot by defeating Al Seeb Club of Oman 2–1. It’s unclear if Ronaldo will play in India, echoing Neymar’s absence in Mumbai last year. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi’s confirmed “GOAT Tour of India” begins December 12 in Kolkata, with stops in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, featuring meet-and-greets and youth masterclasses to inspire future Indian footballers. (PC: Mint)
