Lhe situation in the Middle East worsened dramatically on February 28. According to reports, explosions have been reported in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr reside, who have a match this Saturday afternoon.
This Saturday the world woke up to the news that Iran was being attacked and bombed by the United States and Israel, in which theoretically the target of the attacks was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
However, the situation has escalated in the Middle East and there is also an alert in Saudi Arabia. More precisely in Riyadh, capital of the Saudi country, where Cristiano Ronaldo lives and Al Nassr has its headquarters, a club in which the Portuguese has been playing for a couple of seasons now.
Saudi Arabia confirmed that Riyadh was attacked by Iran: Cristiano and Al Nassr have a match scheduled
Saudi Arabia confirmed that Riyadh was attacked by Iran and warned that it reserves the right to respond: “In the face of this unjustified aggression, the Kingdom affirms that it will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned.
There are multiple reports indicating that explosions have been heard in Riyadh, and that, due to the entire situation, the Al Nassr vs. Al Feiha, scheduled for this afternoon, is at risk of being suspended.
Tension continues to grow in the Middle East, and although there is still no official confirmation, the situation in the region keeps several sporting events on alert, including the aforementioned Saudi Pro League match that features Cristiano’s team as the protagonist.
